Along the range of Mt. Dorak-san are three brother-like peaks: Haseon-am,
Jungseon-am, and
Sangsoen-am.
Many people enjoyed carving elegant verses or their names on Haseon-am.
A solitary rock on it looks similar to a reclining Buddha, so it has become known as the Bulam
('Rock of Buddha'). Legend tells that gods once descended from heaven and banqueted here.
Haseon-am is the first place of scenic beauty, making up Samseongugok.
It combines steep mountains and deep valleys. The width of stair-white rock forms a garden. During the
Joseon Dynasty, Lim Jae-gwang christened it Son-am, which meant a rock where mountain wizards strolled.
One can imagine it looking like a banquet hall for mountain wizards. Immaculate water flows crystal clear,
and the rocks reflected in water are so clear and bright like rainbow that it is also called 'Hongam'.
Azalea and royal azalea in spring and maple trees in autumn add to its normal beauty. The area is also very
popular during the summer months as a family resort area.
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