KUWOL SIGHTS

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Mt. Kuwol

Kuwol Moutains cover an area of 110 km² adjoining Unryul and Anak Counties, in South Hwanghae Province. The main peak is Sahwang (854m), while other peaks are Inhwang, Juga, Insa (688m) and O (859m). By declaring part of the area as a nature reserve the government tries to protect the many varieties of plants and animals inhabiting Kuwol.

Kuwol Revolutionary Site

There is a monumental site dedicated to the activities of Kim Hyong Jik, the father of Kim Il Sung, in the area.

Woljong Temple

The Woljong Tempel in Kuwol was first built in the middle of the 9th century, according to a sign at the temple in 846. Later it was rebuilt and the present temple is from the beginning of the Yi Dynasty (15th century). The main buildings are Kungnakbo Hall, Wolmyong Hall, Myongbu Hall, Suwol Hall and Manse Pavillion. You can find the temple in the Jol Valley, east of Asa Peak and 5 km north-west of Woljong-ri (Anak District). From the temple the view is magnificent.

Mausoleum of King Kogukwon

The Mausoleum of King Kogukwon in Oguk-ri (Anak District) dates from the middle of the 4th century. At that time the north of Korea was part of Koguryo (37 BC – 668 AD). From that period this mausoleum is the largest and most sophisticated. It comprises an area of 81 m² and has 7 sections. The mausoleum has very interesting murals depicting the daily life at the royal court.

The Mausoleum of King Kogukwon is also called Mausoleum No.3. In Taechu-ri there are 2 other mausoleums. These too are known for their murals showing the life of the people in Koguryo. Mausoleum No.1 is of an aristocrat and dates from the late 4th century. Mausoleum No.2 dates from the late 5th century..

Sinchon Museum

The Sinchon Museum is about 20 km from the Kuwol Mountains. It is dedicated to the "crimes committed by the US imperialists". During the Korea War the northern troupes had to make a retreat. The area was occupied for 52 days by US troops and allegedly 35,383 people, a quarter of the local population was killed.

Unryul

Unryul is located at the west coast, South Hwanghae Province. It is the approach to the Kuwol Mountains. The hilly area is for 60 percent covered with forests.

Unryul also is a centre for iron mining and related industries and because of that the big Long-Distance Unryul Belt Conveyor was built.

The Unryul Revolution Museum is devoted to the memory of the revolutionary Kim Hyong Jik.

Kwail Fruit Farm

Kwail is located 30 km south-west of Unryul and is the centre of the district with the same name. Kwail Fruit Farm was set up in 1967. It covers 70 % of the arable land in Kwail District. About 70 kinds of fruit are grown and processed here, among which apples, pears and peaches.

Jingang Lagoon

Jingang Langoon is located 8 km west of Kwail. Here the coastline streches for 16 km. The langoon offers clean water, white sandy beaches and nice surroundings.