Jirisan National Park (Sancheong) (지리산국립공원(산청))

Published 2003-01-09 Updated 2024-02-27 View 74997

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Jirisan National Park (Sancheong) (지리산국립공원(산청))0

Designated as Korea's first national park on December 29, 1967, Jirisan National Park covers three provinces, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do, one city, four counties, and fifteen eup or myeon districts. With a total area of 483.022 square kilometers, it is the largest mountain-type national park among all 22 national parks, and has abundant animal life and plants.

There are countless valleys throughout the park and ridges connect the 20 smaller peaks to the main peaks of Cheonwangbong, Banyabong, and Nogodan. The park is covered with rivers on the north and south, providing plenty of fresh water. In addition to being a deep, wide, and huge mountain, the park also has many attractions to see.

Telephone

+82-55-970-1000

Homepage

jiri.knps.or.kr

Detailed Information

Hiking Course
* Guyronggyegok Valley Course (2 hr / 3.1 km)
* Samsinbong Peak Course (5 hr / 8.3 km)
* Baemsagol Valley Course (4 hr 20 min / 9.2 km)
* Baraebong Course (6 hr 10 min / 12.8 km)
* Manbokdae Course (3 hr / 5.4 km)
* Hwaeomgyegok Valley Course (4 hr / 7 km)
* Piagol Course (5 hr / 8.8 km)
* Banyabong Course (3 hr 30 min / 5.5 km)
* Burilpokpo Fall Course (3 hr / 4.8 km)
* Jungsanri (Jangteomok) Course (9 hr / 12.4 km)
* Jungsanri (Kalbawi) Course (8 hr / 10.8 km)
* Baengmudong-Jungsanri Course (9 hr / 12.9 km)
* Baengmudong Course (10 hr / 15 km)
* Georim Course (11 hr / 18.9 km)
* Yupyeong (Daewonsa) Course(12 hr 30 min / 21.5 km)
* Nogodan Course (1 hr / 4.7 km)

Mountain Not Access Period
Spring fire watch period (subject to change by year): Feb 15-May 15 / Nov 1-Dec 15.
* Find more details at the official website.

Night-time Hike Restriction Notice
Hiking at night is prohibited (from sunset to 2 hours before sunrise).

Available Facilities
Campsites, shelter, information center, etc.

Admission Fees
[Shelter facility]
Rotary, Seseok, Chibanmok Shelter: Weekends 13,000 won / Weekdays 12,000 won
* Standard: One day

[Camping site]
Jungsan-ri: Weekends 7,000 won / Weekdays 5,000 won
Somakgol: Weekends 9,000 won / Weekdays 7,000 won
Naewon Auto Camping Site: Weekends 19,000 won / Weekdays 13,000 won
* Separate fee for electricity use.

Parking Fees
[Fixed parking fares / Daewonsa Temple, Hwaeomsa Temple, Jungsan-ri, Cheoneunsa Parking Lot, etc.]
Light-weight car (under 1,000 cc) 2,000 won
Small-sized / Mid-sized vehicle (1,000 cc or more / under 25 person-seating / under 4 tons) Peak Season 5,000 won / Off Season 4,000 won
Large-sized vehicle (25 person-seating or more / 4 tons or more) Peak Season 7,500 won / Off Season 6,000 won

Restrooms
Available