2. Mt. Sokri National Park (Designated on March 24, 1970. Area : 105 sq km): This park consists of a branch of the Sobaek Mountains, whose spectacular peaks, including 1,057m - high Cohnhwang Peak, offers a magnificent scenery. In the park is the Bopju-sa Temple, which was built by Uishinchosa, a noted Buddhist priest, in the 14th year of King Chin-hung of the Silla Dynasty (553 A.D.). The temple abounds in masterpieces of Silla arts such as the Palsang Hall and the Ssangsaja Stone Lantern. These, together with the Sokyon Pond, are officially designated as national treasures. Along with the Kyongju National Park, this park present a year-round attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. Especially famous is the beauty of its red-tinged autumn foliage.