Bomunsan is a 457.6m high mountain rising in the southern part of Daejeon and is one of the eight scenic spots of Daejeon, serving as a representative urban park. There are about 20 mineral springs in the valleys, and under Sirubong, in Gochoksa Temple, there is a natural rock resembling a Maitreya statue. Bomunsan is a mountain still beloved by citizens, but it was also important to ancestors. During the Three Kingdoms period, Bomunsanseong Fortress, which served as the frontline of Baekje at the border with Silla, remains. In addition, there are cultural properties and monuments such as the rock-carved seated Buddha and Bomunsaji stone relics. There are about 10 hiking courses, including Sirubong Trail, Munpilbong Trail, and Fortress Trail. The representative 4.8km course starts from the old Bomunsan Cable Car Plaza, goes to the observatory Bowundae and Bomunsanseong, heads toward Sirubong, then descends into the valley passing the outdoor music hall and Songhaksa Temple, returning to the old cable car plaza. Another 4.3km course begins at Sajung Park parking lot, climbs the steep slope behind Gochoksa to Sirubong, follows the west ridge down, then heads north down the ridge from the Bomunsaji fork. Other than hiking, there are Sajung Park sports facilities, an outdoor music hall, Youth Square, and an observatory.
Sajeong Park is located in Sajeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon. The park has sports facilities such as a soccer field and an inline skating rink, sufficient for local residents to enjoy a healthy leisure life, and especially serves as a lively space for children and adolescents. Additionally, the Sajeonggol Botanical Garden is established for observing various plants and natural ecology according to the seasons. There are also the Anti-Communist Youth Movement Martyrs' Memorial Tower and the Patriotic Martyrs' Memorial, as well as a natural forest playground and walking trails, making it a place where family visitors can heal and spend relaxing time in nature.
Bokjeonam is a temple located on the foothills of Bomunsan, also called Bokjeonseonwon. It is a practice site where Buddhist truth is cultivated and a field of blessings is plowed, with several bhikkhuni monks practicing there. The temple consists of five tiled buildings including the Daeungjeon, and has a neat and tidy atmosphere characteristic of a temple home where bhikkhuni monks reside. Many monks diligently study and pray in the Dharma, creating a very quiet and peaceful environment throughout the temple. Nearby tourist attractions include the Bomunsan Ma-ae Buddha statue, Hanwha Life Eagles Park, and Chungmu Gymnasium.
The Bomunsan Rock-Carved Seated Buddha Statue is located about 1 km up the hiking trail from Bokjeonam to Bomunsanseong, carved on a rock about 6 meters high facing south. This Buddha statue, sitting with soles of the feet facing upward, is also called the 'Longevity Buddha.' The outline is shown by leaving the natural rock unpolished, while the interior was chiseled with a hammer to make the outline clear. Traces of red coloring remain partially on the lines. The clothing is a full garment draped over both shoulders. The right hand is raised in front of the chest, with the left hand placed above it, but heavy wear makes the exact shape of the hands unclear. Overall, it is simply and briefly processed while demonstrating excellent sculptural techniques. On May 28, 1990, it was designated as a tangible cultural property of Daejeon Metropolitan City in recognition of its cultural value.
Jung-gu is the heart of Daejeon Metropolitan City and is home to Bomunsan Mountain and Banghwasan Mountain. Bomunsan Mountain is located in the southern part of the city and was once called "Bomulsan" meaning "treasure mountain" because it was believed that treasure was buried in the mountain. Bomunsan Mountain was designated as a park in 1965. There are many mineral springs and the azaleas and cherry blossoms that bloom in spring. In autumn, the leaves change to a beautiful color in the maple forest. This park has the Bomunsanseong Fortress and Bomunsa Temple Site, an outdoor music hall, an observatory, amusement facilities, a cable car, and about 10 hiking trails, making it a great place to exercise. There are also recreational facilities such as mountain climbing as well as leisure facilities including an indoor roller skating rink in Sajeong Park, soccer field, outdoor music hall, Greenland, and Youth Square.
The Bomunsan Forest Trail is a 13-kilometer walking trail that circles Bomunsan Mountain. The dense forest along the trail creats a cool shade to walk under and boasts beautiful fall foliage in autumn.
Bomunsan Happy Forest Dullegil is a walking trail built around Bomunsan. Bomunsan (457.6m) was originally called 'Bomulsan' because it was said that treasures were buried there, later becoming Bomunsan, and it is a representative mountain beloved by the citizens of Daejeon. The trail circles around Bomunsan and returns to the starting point, with a length of about 13 km. You can walk refreshingly under the dense tree shade of Bomunsan, and the autumn foliage is impressive. In addition, you can also enjoy Bomunsanseong, the observatory, and Gochoksa Temple. Nearby are Hanwha Life Eagles Park, Chungmu Gymnasium, and Daejeon Aquarium.
