Kuwolsan (Nine Moon Mountain) is a rugged coastal range on the west coast of North Korea, where the Taedong River meets the sea. The mountains rise sharply from the shoreline and offer hiking trails through forest, past waterfalls, and to the remains of an old fortress and several former Buddhist shrines.
The Samsong Pleasure Ground south of the main peak is a domestic resort area used by local Koreans in summer. The Woljongsa Temple further south is a partially reconstructed Buddhist site, ancient in origin. The highest summit is Asasang Peak, a sustained climb from the Samsong side with views to the Yellow Sea coast.
Kuwolsan is not a standard inclusion on most tourist itineraries and requires a longer tour or specific interest in natural scenery to be worth the detour. For those who make it, the coastal mountain landscape is a genuine contrast to the flatlands around Pyongyang.