Chilbosan (North Hamgyong)

Chilbosan
Map of North Korea, showing location of Chilbosan.
Location
Location	North Korea
Coordinates	41°02′36″N 129°36′50″E / 41.04333°N 129.61389°E / 41.04333; 129.61389

Chilbosan (North Hamgyong)
Chosŏn'gŭl	칠보산
Hancha	七寶山
McCune–Reischauer	Ch'ilbosan
Revised Romanization	Chilbosan

Chilbosan (Ch’ilbo-san, Korean: 칠보산 ^[1]) is a mountain in North Hamgyong province (Hamgyŏng-bukto ), North Korea.

The name translates as seven treasures, stemming from the legend that Chilbo-san has seven treasures buried in it. Chilbo-san is particularly noted for its views when covered in snow.

The mountain is commonly divided into Inner Chilbo, Outer Chilbo, and Sea Chilbo. Amongst the main attractions apart from the views is the Kaesim Temple, dating from the 9th century.

References

1. ^ "칠보산: North Korea". http://www.geographic.org/geographic_names/name.php?uni=6540820&fid=3360&c=north_korea. Retrieved 2010-09-10. .