Gayasan National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park of South Korea
About Gayasan National Park
Mt. Gaya is named after the Indian town ofGaya, where the Buddha achieved enlightenment. "Gaya" is Sanskrit for "cow", and indeed, the locals say that the peaks resemble a cow's head. This is one of the most remote parts of Korea and it survived Korea's wars largely unscathed. The landscape is primarily mountainous, but includes plains filled with reeds, flowers and much variety over the four seasons. It is home to eight mountains: Gaijisan, Goheonsan, Cheonhwangsan, Jaeyaksan, Ganwolsan, Sinbulsan, Yeongchuksan and Unmunsan. The area is humid in summer, with highs over 30°C. In winter snow can fall on the mountain tops, although heavy hiking spikes are rarely needed. The national park is accessible all year.
Top Attractions in Gayasan National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Gayasan National Park:
- ★Haeinsa Temple
Where to Stay in Gayasan National Park
- 🏨Haeinjun Motel
Gayasan National Park Travel Guide Sections
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