Geumjeonsan

Geumjeonsan Mountain (668m), located behind Naganeupseong Fortress in Nagan-myeon, was formerly known as Soesan Mountain, but it is said to have been changed to Geumjeonsan Mountain about 100 years ago. The meaning of the Chinese character is that the name is derived from the gold mountain or Buddha, and Geumgangam monks say that it was taken from the golden monk among the five hundred monks (five hundred arhats) who were outstanding disciples of Buddha.
Geumjeonsan Mountain, which corresponds to the Jiji Line branched off from the Honam vein that connects Baekisan Mountain, Godongsan Mountain, and Jogyesan Mountain, has its western side entirely covered with rocks, forming an oddly shaped cliff. At sunset, the rocky mountain is dyed red, creating a sense of mystery and awe. The mountain is made of large rocks, giving it a massive feel, and when viewed from a distance, it looks like the letter gold. The hiking route to the summit includes a course that goes from Buljae Peak to Guneungsu, a course that climbs from Ogeumjae, a hill that connects Nagan to Sangsa Lake, and a course that goes directly from Nagan Hot Springs to Geumgangam.
Geumgangam, popular among hikers, was founded during the reign of King Wideok of Baekje. Seungju Hyangji Temple reports that Geumdunsa Temple was founded in the 30th year of King Wideok's reign, and that Master Uisang later rebuilt it as a great temple with over 30 temples, including Geumgangam, Sujeongam, and Munjuam. The current Geumdunsa Temple was rebuilt as a Seonwon temple in 1985 and belongs to the Taego Order, and Geumgangam is a sandstone of the Jogye Order belonging to Songgwang Temple.

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