Songnisan Mountain, which has nine peaks, including Cheonhwangbong (1,057m), used to be known as Gubongsan Mountain (literally meaning “Nine Peak Mountain”), but was given its current name during the Silla Period. Upon his return from a period of study in India in 553, Buddhist Monk Uisin located a suitable site at which to build a temple, and founded Beopjusa Temple. Beopjusa Temple preserves a number of valuable cultural heritages including the Twin Lion Stone Lantern (National Treasure No. 5), Palsangjeon Wooden Pagoda (National Treasure No. 55), Stone Lotus Basin (National Treasure 64), Stone Lantern of the Four Guardian Kings (Treasure No. 15), and Rock-carved Seated Buddha (Treasure No. 216). Other notable objects in the area include Samnyeonsanseong Fortress (Historic Site No. 235), Jeongipumsong Pine Tree (Natural Monument No. 103), and a Korean Berchemia (Natural Monument No.207).The area boasts great scenic beauty and valuable cultural heritage objects, including those kept at Beopjusa Temple.