Mountain sights in Busan
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Geumjeong Mountain
Travellers climbing Geumjeongsan - Geumjeong Mountain - expecting to see a fort will be disappointed because there isn't one. Geumjeong Fortress (금정산성) is a long stone wall with four gates serving as expensive trail markers. Not all is lost because this is where you'll find some of the city's best hiking. Outdoor enthusiasts seeking an intimate experience with nature should avoid the mountain on holidays and weekend mornings - peak times for maddening crowds of fashionable hikers.
The journey to Geumjeong Mountain is as good as the destination. Most hikers start at the north end of the trail that begins with a mildly steep climb along the left side of Beomeosa tem…
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