KOREA
The first view of the entire Tapsa Temple (Photo by Chihon Kim)

The first view of the entire Tapsa Temple (Photo by Chihon Kim) ()

When it comes to mountains, height isn’t always everything. At a mere 685 meters, Maisan Mountain, located in Jianan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, may not be very tall, but it offers a great view of neighboring peaks and unique topography. From its peak, the view of Tapsa Temple, with its mysterious 80-stone pagodas, is worth the leisurely climb alone.

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