Daedunsan
대둔산
A mountain of strange rock formations known as the “Little Kumgang of Honam.” After a cable car ride, you cross the Geumgang Cloud Bridge and climb the 127 steps of the Samseon Stairs, which are both thrilling and spectacular.
Daedunsan rises to about 878 meters and spans Wanju in North Jeolla Province and Nonsan and Geumsan in South Chungcheong Province. Its granite peaks are steep, and it is known as the “Little Kumgang of Honam.” The cable car on the Wanju side saves most of the climb. From the top station, you cross the Geumgang Cloud Bridge, a suspension bridge about 50 meters long, and then the Samseon Stairs, which have 127 steps set at an incline of about 50 degrees. The final stretch leads to the main summit, Machondae, where you can look out over the rows of rugged peaks. Autumn foliage season is the most beautiful time to visit, and also the most crowded. The round-trip cable car fare is about 13,000 won. From Jeonju, it is about 50 minutes by car, or you can take a bus bound for Daedunsan. On rainy or snowy days, the stairs are slippery, so take care.
Opening hours
Cable car about 9:00 am–6:00 pm (seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Wanggung-ri Site, Iksan
- Mireuksa Temple Site, Iksan
- Deokjin Park
- Jeonju Traditional Wine Museum
- Jaman Mural Village
- Hanbyeokdang Pavilion
- Jeonju Hyanggyo
- Omokdae