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Discover the Natural Secrets of Geumjeongsan with a Certified Mountain Trail Guide

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The Busan Metropolitan City announced that it is operating a Certified Mountain Trail Guide program at the Bukmun Trail Culture & Exploration Support Center and major trails of Geumjeongsan to help visitors better understand the mountain’s ecology, history, and cultural significance.

These guides are forest education specialists who provide a wide range of hiking services, ensuring that citizens can enjoy safe and pleasant hiking experiences. More than just trail guides, they share rich stories about the mountain’s geography, the origin of landmarks such as Geumsaem and Godangbong, and the diverse flora and fauna inhabiting the area.

Visitors—locals, tourists, and foreigners alike—can gain insights into the ecological value and scenic beauty of native plant species such as Chambissalnamu (Cleyera japonica), Jjokdongbaek (Evergreen shrub), Eolreji (Erythronium), Aengcho (Primula), and Matari (Patrinia scabiosifolia). These interpretations foster a greater appreciation for environmental preservation.

In addition to regular trail guiding, the center actively promotes responsible hiking culture and visitor safety through various campaigns. Visitors can also enjoy exhibits of historical mountaineering records at the center’s exhibition hall and educational programs in its forest culture space on the second floor.

The guides also emphasize the "Leave No Trace (LNT)" principles to promote environmental awareness. They provide basic education on hiking etiquette, walking techniques, and proper use of trekking poles.

Anyone visiting Geumjeongsan can meet a Certified Mountain Trail Guide without the need for prior reservations.

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Geumjeongsan Trail Culture & Exploration Support Center

• ●Location: Bukmun-ro, Geumjeong-gu

• ●Facility size: 131.32 m²

• ●Operating hours: Daily from 9 AM to 6 PM

• ●Inquiries: Forest Policy Team, Green Forest City Division, ☎ 051-888-3844

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Efforts to Preserve Geumjeongsan

• ●To protect and manage Geumjeongsan, the city has implemented a rest-year policy for Zone 3, effective from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2026, covering an area of 1,400 hectares.

• ●To enhance safety and prevent forest degradation, the city recently inspected and reinforced damaged safety ropes and trail signs on hiking trails No. 9 to No. 21.

• ●Later this April, in partnership with civic groups, the city will conduct fertilization and environmental maintenance activities around the camellia planting zone near the watchtower. The initiative also includes wildfire prevention campaigns and litter cleanup activities to protect the mountain ecosystem.

Ahn Cheol-soo, Director-General of Busan’s Green Urban Bureau, stated,

“Geumjeongsan is a natural treasure representing Busan, with its picturesque landscapes where diverse plants and animals coexist. We hope visitors will have a meaningful experience connecting with nature through the Mountain Trail Guide program.”

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[Appendix] Photos of the Certified Mountain Trail Guide in Action

• ●Interpretations of mountaineering records at the Trail Culture & Exploration Center

• ●Guide explaining the Godangbong summit marker

• ●Navigation along major hiking routes