The Biseondae (비선대, 飛仙臺) are giant rock pillars that stand at the entrance to the Cheonbuldong Valley in outer Seoraksan Mountain. The rock cliffs are quite beautiful with the zigzagging water flowing down their wide flat face, forming waterfalls during the rainy season. The area was named Biseondae because it is said that the waterfalls cascading down the series of rocks looks like the lower ends of an angel's robes flapping in the wind, and because it is believed that angels ascended to the sky from that location. The rocks are one of the most popular attractions at Seoraksan Mountain, with the many small waterfalls formed through the zigzagging streams of Cheongbuldong Valley.

Korea Post's 2006 stamps show Biseondae Janggunbong Peak (left) and Ulsanbawi Rocks.

Ulsanbawi Rocks are another attraction at Seoraksan Mountain. The rocky outcrop is on the northern side of Seoraksan and consists of 30 gorgeous granite peaks stretching 4 kilometers. The highest of Ulsanbawi Rocks tops out at 873 meters and the steep peaks unfold like a screen, creating a grand view of Mother Nature.

The third stamp set in the 'Celebrated Mountains of Korea' series shows many of Seoraksan Mountain's scenic spots.

By Limb Jae-un
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: Korea Post
jun2@korea.kr