Discovering Gongam Pungbyeok at Unmun Dam: A Scenic Jewel Resembling Buso Damak
[Our Mountains and Rivers]
After ascending Munbok Mountain on a sweltering, windless day, I made my way with weary steps to Gongam Pungbyeok at Unmun Dam, known for its stunning scenery.
Unmun Dam, which blocks the lower reaches of the Dongchangcheon, Sinwoncheon, and Unmuncheon streams between Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, and Sannae-myeon, Gyeongju-si, is a rockfill dam constructed in 1993 to secure water from the Milyang River system, a tributary of the Nakdong River. It stands 55m high and 407m long.
The dam has a drainage area of 301㎢, a flood level of 152.6m, a full water level of 150m, and a total storage capacity of 135 million ㎥. It supplies 168 million ㎥ of water for industrial use and for the daily needs of residents in Daegu and the surrounding areas.
Gongam Pungbyeok is a cliff mountain that extends far into the waters of Unmun Dam, much like Buso Damak in Okcheon.
Gongam (孔巖) refers to Gongam-ri in Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, a hereditary settlement of the Papyeong Yun clan. Pungbyeok (楓壁) is a breathtaking 30-meter cliff in Gongam-ri, and is one of the Eight Scenic Views of Cheongdo.
The way to Gongam Pungbyeok is about 1.1km from Geoyeonjeong, located at the end of Gongam-ri village. Be sure to visit Geoyeonjeong, Punghodae, and the Pungam Deck Observatory. Along the way, you'll be treated to picturesque lake views and striking cliffs. The scent of the Harlequin Glorybower flowers offers a bit of relief from the stifling heat.
Tip:
• Dongchangcheon and Sinwoncheon streams, tributaries of the Milyang River that flow on either side of Munbok Mountain, are havens for summer vacationers. They are incredibly popular as people seek to escape the heat.
• The two valleys, Dongchangcheon and Sinwoncheon, offer numerous restaurants with diverse menus.
• The ancient temple of Unmunsa is located nearby.
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