Chilbosan (Korean: 칠보산; MR: Ch’ilbo-san[1]) is a mountain in North Hamgyong province (Hamgyŏng-bukto ), North Korea. The name translates as seven treasures, stemming from the legend that Chilbo-san has seven treasures buried in it. Chilbo-san is particularly noted for its views when covered in snow. The mountain is commonly divided into Inner Chilbo, Outer Chilbo, and Sea Chilbo. Amongst the main attractions apart from the views is the Kaesim Temple, dating from the 9th century.

Chilbosan
Map of North Korea, showing location of Chilbosan.
Highest point
Elevation	1,103 m (3,619 ft)
Coordinates	41°02′36″N 129°36′50″E
Geography
Location	North Korea

Environment

Major part of the mountain is covered by mixed broadleaf and coniferous forest and protected in a 30,000 ha national park. It has been identified by BirdLife International as an Important Bird Area (IBA) because it supports populations of Oriental storks and critically endangered Baer's pochards.[2]

A view of Chilbosan. Much of the mountain is covered by mixed broadleaf and coniferous forest

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chilbosan.

• The Scenery of Mt. Chilbo at Naenara
• A slide show about Chilbosan (in German)

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[fr] Chilbosan (Hamgyong du Nord)

[ru] Чхильбосан