[Jeollabuk-do] Maisan Mountain Tafoni Terrain (마이산 타포니지형)

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Tafoni terrain refer to clusters of small caves resembling bombarded peaks. On the southern slope of Ammaibong Peak in Maisan Mountain, various-shaped honeycomb caves are widely spread out. These formations are believed to have been formed during the 4th Ice Age and subsequently shaped by frost action. Such caves are commonly found along coastlines.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Jinan Red Ginseng Spa (진안홍삼스파) 🔗Distance: 1.9km | 16-10, Oesayang-gil, Jinan-eup, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
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  Jinan Red Ginseng Festival (진안홍삼축제)Distance: 1.5km | 160 Maisan-ro, Jinan-eup, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
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  Maisan Hwaeomgul Cave (마이산 화엄굴) 🔗Distance: 0m | 367, Maisannam-ro, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
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  Tapsa Temple (마이산 탑사) 🔗Distance: 184m | 367, Maisannam-ro, Maryeong-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
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  Eunsusa Temple (은수사) 🔗Distance: 161m | 406, Maisannam-ro, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do
• Maisan Provincial Park (마이산도립공원)Distance: 785m | 126-3, Danyang-ri, Jinan-eup, Jinan-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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