Paekdusan
The extinct volcano of Peakdusan is the highest peak on the Korean Peninsula. It towers 2744 m (10700 feet) above the surrounding wilderness and it is covered year-round with snow and ice, hence its name, which means 'White Head Mountain'. At the summit, surrounded by rocky crags, is a huge crater lake, known as Chonji, or 'Lake of Heaven'. Chonji is one of the world's deepest alpine lakes, as well as one of its coldest, despite it being fed by two hot springs.[2] More > [0] North Korea [*] Home
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