Natural world · Evidence-led place record

Mt Paektu UNESCO Global Geopark

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Hike to Lake Chon, a vast caldera lake formed by a major eruption in 946 A.D., and explore volcanic features such as lava towers, hot springs, and mushroom-shaped rocks along Mt. Paektu’s summit rim.Experience geothermal activity at Rimyongsu Falls, where magma-heated groundwater cascades from volcanic rock, and unwind in nearby hot springs surrounded by alpine landscapes.Discover food traditions based on potato starch, shaped by the community’s adaptation to a cold, mountainous climate.