Mureung is located West of Donghae, not far from the cave we visited. The lot where we parked is wide and could accommodate infinite number of cars at once. This only proves how popular this is for tourists all year round.
This is where you could obtain tickets to enter the mountain. It's design reminiscence of ancient temple structures.
This is the first bridge we saw at the foot of the mountain.
...and it gave us a good view of the valley.
As we moved along the trail, the forest became dense, thick with trees and shrubs. There are parts where the trees are so thick sunlight couldn't pass through.
The hike lasts for almost two hours, though it's not really a strenuous climb. On my right side, and partly obscured by trees and shrubs, lies the valley which provides an awesome inspiration when you feel like stopping.
Mureung exudes an air of ancient mystery. Ancient Taoist hermits, Confucian scholars, and important historical figures called this their paradise, subject of different tales and legends. Since time immemorial, it gave visitors a taste of what it feels like to be in paradise. With sights so grand and superb, you would feel like you're being transported to a different era.
Monstrous rocks bouldering the path makes the climb more tiring than it really is. These rocks could very well be a million years old, and it boggles me how they get to be in some positions.
In a time where development and technology is rapidly unfolding, it's so nice that we still have places like this to find solitude and peace.
We left the valley a decade wiser from knowing it's history and cultural importance. We brought with us a bigger appreciation for nature, and zeal to preserve it for the next generations to see.
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