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Bonghwasan (Korean: 봉화산; Hanja: 峰火山; lit. 'Beacon Fire Mountain') is a mountain located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. It lies at the midpoint of the southern section of the Baekdudaegan mountain range, between Deogyusan and Jirisan. The mountain straddles the borders of Beonam-myeon in Jangsu County, Ayeong-myeon in Namwon City, and Baekjeon-myeon in Hamyang County, Gyeongsangnam-do. It was named after the historic beacon towers on its summit, which likely date back to the Unified Silla period, and were used for long-distance military communication. Geographically, Bonghwasan forms a natural ridge dividing multiple administrative regions and is bordered by several notable mountain ranges. Its slopes are rich in wildflowers and mountain vegetation. The mountain is renowned for its vibrant azalea blooms each spring, celebrated annually in the Bonghwasan Azalea Festival, which features traditional rituals, scenic flower tunnels, and historical sites near the mountain dating back to Korea's Three Kingdoms period.