Jirisan National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Jirisan National Park
Jirisan National Park is the largest – and perhaps most famous – national park in South Korea. It spans three provinces:South Jeolla,North Jeollaand South Gyeongsang and is 1,915 m above sea level. Within the park is Jiri mountain, which is considered one of the three holy mountains on the Korean peninsula. The literal meaning of Jirisan Mountain is 'the mountain of wise people'. In the past, many hermits entered Jiri Mountain to train their minds. Their population was enough to influence the name of the mountain. It offers some of Korea's best hiking and is the beginning of the Baekdu Deagan (백두대간) Ridge, the "spine" of Korea, which extends all the way toBaekdusan(백두산) on the border of China and North Korea. The park has 12 peaks over 1,000 m with a 40km ridge. The highest peak is Cheonwa
Top Attractions in Jirisan National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Jirisan National Park:
- ★Banyabong Peak
- ★Buril waterfall
- ★Byeoksoryeong
- ★Cheoneunsa Temple
- ★Cheonwangbong peak
- ★Chilseon Valley
- ★Hwaeomsa temple
- ★Nogodan
Where to Eat in Jirisan National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴baekryeonsanbang
- 🍴chatnipmasul
- 🍴dalgungsikdang
Where to Stay in Jirisan National Park
- 🏨Byeoksoryeong Shelter
- 🏨Chibatmok Shelter
- 🏨Hwaeomsa Temple
- 🏨Jangteomok Shelter
- 🏨Nogodan Shelter
- 🏨Piagol Shelter
Jirisan National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: