Golangol was also called “Mudanggol” because many mudangs, or shamans, settled down here after Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule. This explains the piles of “wishing stones,” sotdae (poles that used to be erected at the entrance of a village as a symbol of a village guardian deity or village boundary), and the prayer area, features that were often found in rural villages in the old days.

Visitors are invited to take a moment and add a small stone to one of the piles of stones and make a wish. As they enjoy the simple but beautiful Korean flowers, such as Big Blue Lilyturfs, Day Lilies, and Aquilegia Japonica Nakai et H.Hara, while walking through the lush woodland of Golangol and Maejagol, visitors will be calmed by the peaceful, distinctive songs of the mountain birds. A good way to end a walk here is by stopping at Apsan Ppallaeteo Park, located on the other side of the Apsan Beltway, or continuing down to the Apsan Food Trail to try some unique dishes infused with local flavors.