16.0 Km 0 2024-02-08
119-3 Guryong-ri, Hamyang-eup, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Jianjae Pass, renowned for its picturesque winding roads, is a celebrated attraction in Hamyang. It was also selected as one of the "100 Most Beautiful Roads in Korea." While the pass is navigable by car, it's best appreaciated by stopping to soak in the views from the observation deck. An observatory is situated at the end of Jianjae Pass, providing visitors with an excellent vantage point for capturing stunning photographs.
16.0 Km 0 2024-02-08
Jirisanganeun-gil, Hyucheon-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Road to Jirisan is a 12 km road from Hamyang-eup to the vicinity of Jirisanjeilmun Gate. You go through Jianjae Pass and Odojae Pass to Macheon, where you will find Jirisanjeilmun Gate and Jirisan View Park. From here, you can see the entire ridge of Jirisan Mountain, and there are also hiking trails to Beophwasan Mountain and Sambongsan Mountain. The road is also renowned for its biking trails and attracts many motorcycle enthusiasts.
16.1 Km 61 2021-03-27
386-3, Hwaeomsa-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-783-9600
This hotel is located about 300 m away from Jirisan National Park’s Nambu Visitor Center. Built with red bricks and having an orange roof and grass lawn, the hotel resembles a country home. The hotel is surrounded by Jirisan Mountain to the back, and the Masancheon Stream, a branch of Seomjingang River, flowing through the area offers a great view for the visitors. There are five types of rooms, accommodating 2, 4, and 6 guests. A cleaning service is offered every day. The rooms have white walls and wood floorboards, tastefully furnished in a minimalist style. The wide windows offer a great view of the lawn and the mountains. All rooms other than the 4-person ondol (under-the-floor heating system) room are bedrooms, and the 6-person Special Room comes with a wooden terrace. Visitors can enjoy grilling by the valley. The hotel is located about 10 min by car from Gurye Public Bus Terminal. Hwaeomsa Temple, a temple with a thousand-year history, is located only 2 km away from the hotel, while a 10-min drive brings one to Gurye Fifth-day Market and “Unjoru House, Gurye,” which is the Folk Cultural Heritage No. 8 of Korea.
16.2 Km 46440 2024-02-08
103 Mogap-gil, Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Situated 720 meters above sea level, Burilpokpo Falls stands as the tallest waterfall on Jirisan Mountain, boasting a x_height of 60 meters and a x_width of 3 meters. It features a distinctive two-tier structure, with the enchanting Yongchumot and Hangmot Ponds nestled below, adding to its profound natural allure. Conveniently located just 3 kilometers from Ssanggyesa Temple, it's an ideal spot to visit following a trip to the temple.
16.4 Km 41718 2021-12-25
356, Hwaeomsa-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-780-7700
Jirisan National Park covers a vast amount of land in three provinces, including one city and three counties. The countless mountain peaks both large and small blend harmoniously, giving off a comforting ambiance. The valleys feature streams, waterfalls, and more natural attractions beautiful all year round. The mountain is the starting point for the Seomjingang River, which flows into the southern sea.
The park is home to many plants and animals, including the Asiatic black bear. There are many hiking paths crossing the park; it is recommended to make a plan for the courses in advance, checking the lengths and time required. As Jirisan Mountain changes with the different seasons, hikers can enjoy various aspects of the mountain’s terrain. However, some areas will be closed off for hikers' safety in the case of incliment weather or to prevent forest fires in the dry season.
16.5 Km 37157 2024-03-08
59 Ssanggyesa-gil, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Ssanggyesa Temple was founded on the southern foothills of Jirisan Mountain in 722 during the reign of Silla King Seongdeok. The temple is famous for the 6-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom trees that bloom each spring. The temple was originally called Okcheonsa Temple, but was changed to the current Ssanggyesa Temple in 887. The current temple buildings were all built in 1632, after having been burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple grounds and nearby area feature many historic and beautiful attractions, including Burilpokpo Falls and a large tea plantation.
16.7 Km 228 2020-12-10
610, Gumanje-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-783-0011
Jirisan Lake Resort stands on a hillside overlooking the Gumakje Lake, which was created by water from the Surakpokpo Fall of the Jirisan Mountain. The accommodation provides wonderful views of the big and beautiful lake and peaks of the Jirisan Mountain. Rooms arranged in a shape of steps on the sloping hill offers uninterrupted views. Located in front of the entrance to the resort is a pedestrian-only bridge over the lake, which is a great place for a walk. Across the lake is a ranch where cheese-making experience is conducted.
The resort offers glamping-style rooms with roofs in red and blue. The outdoor barbecue site, meanwhile, is the perfect spot to enjoy the true glamping. Guests can have a barbecue on the outdoor table in the terrace in front of each room. The wild flower farm located on the top of the resort is a place for guests to appreciate the flowers and for children to learn about nature.
16.7 Km 13636 2024-04-07
54, Yangnim-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-620-2324
The Namwon National Gugak Center, located in the birthplace of pansori, invites visitors to the enchanting world of Korean folk music, a genre known for its explicit beauty. Opened in March 1992, the center offers a variety of regular folk performances and educational programs.
16.9 Km 8819 2024-04-07
43, Yangnim-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-620-5724
Located in Namwon, the birthplace of gugak (Korean classical music), the Chunhyang Culture & Art Center was established to preserve and promote the cultural asset, while providing spaces for art and culture.
16.9 Km 74998 2024-02-27
320-2 Jirisan-daero, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-1000
Jirisan National Park is the first national park established in South Korea, featuring peaks like Cheonwangbong Peak (1,915m), Banyabong Peak, and Nogodan Peak, which rank as the next highest after Halla Mountain. It's a popular destination for mountain enthusiasts, offering beautiful natural landscapes such as Naewonsagyegok Valley. The park also provides convenient facilities like Jirisan Recreational Forest, Naewonsa Temple, mountain lodges, campgrounds, and pensions.