Yeonsu-gu
Origin of Mt. Cheongryang
Mt. Cheongryang is a mountain surrounding Songdo Resort and it is called as Mt. Cheongnyong, Mt. Cheongneung, and Mt. Cheoknyang. Since it was named as Mt. Cheongryang in Donggukyeojiseungnam (Augmented Survey of the Geography of Korea) because of its majestic appearance, Mt. Cheongryang is clearly the right name. The person who named this mountain as Cheongryang is thought to be Naonghwasang, who was a Royal Preceptor of King Gongmin during the Goryeo Period. Other interesting origin besides the above story is related to a famous mountain located in Shanxi, China. Its real name was Mt. Wutai, and Qingliang Temple was located in this mountain. The master Cheng-guan, who was one of the 6 great masters of Avatamsaka sect, stayed in the temple and many other priests were produced.
One day when the master Cheng-guan reached nirvana, he pronounced that his words would be flourished in a small land in the east where the sun rose. At that time, two of his best pupils headed to the small land in the east where the sun rose, as spoken by master Cheng-guan, to receive the mantle riding two white horses. They ran with their utmost efforts and finally reached the middle of a mountain facing China, which was Mt. Cheongryang in Songdo today. Upon reaching here, they were not able to make a step forward and stopped. For this reason, it is said that someone made two horse statues at the temple site of Hongryunsa Temple (Inmyeongsa Temple in the past). Based on such story, the name of Mt. Cheongryang is said to be originated from Mt. Wutai in Shanxi, China.
Location
Entire area of Ongnyeon-dong, Cheonghak-dong, and Dongchun-dong in Yeonsu-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City
Area
657,000m2
Height
172m
Climate characteristics
It is highly influenced by weather changes owing to continental and oceanic climate as it is located on surface of the sea. There are many instances when the entire mountain can be seen covered in fog.
Mountain shape
It forms vertical summit with radical inclination and rocks. It creates the sense of height since its surrounding is located on low land adjacent to the coast.
