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Odaesan

National Park
East AsiaDesignated in 1975304 km²
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It holds Woljeongsa temple, founded in the 7th century and one of the most important historic seats of Korean Buddhism

Area

304 km²

Designated in

1975

Region

East Asia

Declared in 1975, Odaesan holds Woljeongsa temple, founded in the 7th century by the monk Jajang on his return from studying Buddhism in Tang China, and reckoned one of the five great historic temples of Korean Buddhism, with a nine-storey octagonal pagoda from the 10th century designated a National Treasure of South Korea, standing within the park's own boundaries.

Location

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Odaesan: 10 documented species

Mammals6Birds2Amphibians2

Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in South Korea, where Odaesan lies.

Temperate forestMarine / coastalWetland

Experiences in this park

Birdwatching

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Climate

Tropical, Arid / desert, Temperate

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Area
304 km²
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South Korea · East Asia
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OspreyLeast Concern

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Siberian Flying SquirrelLeast Concern

Siberian Flying Squirrel

Pteromys volans

Wild BoarLeast Concern

Wild Boar

Sus scrofa

Yellow-throated MartenLeast Concern

Yellow-throated Marten

Martes flavigula

European OtterNear Threatened

European Otter

Lutra lutra

Korean Brown FrogLeast Concern

Korean Brown Frog

Rana coreana

Asian BadgerLeast Concern

Asian Badger

Meles leucurus

Least Concern

Mandarin Duck

Aix galericulata

Least Concern

Raccoon Dog

Nyctereutes procyonoides

Least Concern

Oriental Fire-bellied Toad

Bombina orientalis

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CountrySouth Korea
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