Gimhae Gujibong Peak (김해 구지봉)
Gusan-dong, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Quick answer
Gimhae Gujibong Peak (김해 구지봉) is a attraction in Gusan-dong, Gimhae-si,. Gujibong Peak in Gusan-dong, Gimhae in Gyeongsangnam-do is believed to be the birthplace of King Suro, the founder of the Gaya kingdom. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Gimhae Gujibong Peak (김해 구지봉)
Gujibong Peak in Gusan-dong, Gimhae in Gyeongsangnam-do is believed to be the birthplace of King Suro, the founder of the Gaya kingdom. The peak was originally named Gusubong (“gu” meaning “turtle,” “su” meaning “head”) after its resemblance to the head of a turtle. The flat part of the peak (the turtle’s “head”) is home to the Tomb of King Suro. On the summit is a southern-style dolmen dating back to the 4th century BC that consists of 5 or 6 support stones and a large cover stone measuring 2.5m in diameter. The cover stone bears the inscription “Gujibongseok,” said to be written by Han Ho. Gujibong Peak is considered a sacred place by the local people because, according to legend, it is the place where the creation of the Gaya Kingdom took place. During the Japanese colonial rule, the “neck” of the turtle was destroyed by the construction of a mountain road. Years later, a pedestrian road was built to rejoin the neck and restore the feng shui of the mountain.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- Gusan-dong, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
- Postal code
- 50899
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-055-331-0086
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- Updated
- 2021-07-13
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Gimhae Gujibong Peak (김해 구지봉) FAQ
Where is Gimhae Gujibong Peak (김해 구지봉) located?
Gusan-dong, Gimhae-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
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