Baemsagolgyegok Valley (뱀사골 계곡)

18.1Km 2024-04-07

Buun-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-630-8900

Located in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, Baemsagolgyegok is a 9-km grand valley, situated at the northern foot of Jirisan Mountain. Stretching from Banyabong Peak and Tokkibong Peak toward Sannae-myeon of Namwon-si, the valley is renowned for its beautiful autumn foliage.

Baemsagolgyegok Valley is popular as a summer vacation destination because there’s always an abundance of water and trees. In the fall, the hills become ablaze with autumn tints, small streams flow over rock beds, and small pools of clear water from under the rocks create a beautiful sight. Other notable places nearby include Seonindae, Seoksil, Yoryongdae, Tagyongso, Byeongso, Byeongpungso, Jeseungdae and Ganjangso.

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

19.0Km 2025-03-28

320-2 Jirisan-daero, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-1000

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.

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.

Baemsagol Jirisan Sikdang (뱀사골 지리산식당)

19.3Km 2024-04-07

271 Jirisan-ro, Sannae-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-626-8800

Baemsagol Jirisan Sikdang specializes in baeksuk (whole chicken soup) and heukdwaeji gui (grilled black pork). They prepare healthy dishes using wild vegetables and traditional Korean medicinal ingredients collected from Jirisan Mountain. In addition to bibimbap and acorn jelly salad, they also offer dishes like grilled deodeok. Visitors can also enjoy their meals on the outdoor tables set up by Dalgunggyegok Valley.

Jirisan Cheonwangbong Peak (지리산 천왕봉)

19.3Km 2025-03-28

Jirisan-daero, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-1000

* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).

** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the Korea Forestfire Information website and the National Disaster and Safety Portal.

Along with Geumgangsan Mountain and Hallasan Mountain, Jirisan Mountain is known to be one of the most sacred mountains in Korea. It was named "Jiri" because it was believed to be a place that turns the innocent into the wise. On December 29, 1967 Jirisan National Park was declared the nation’s first and biggest national park. Its 440.517 square kilometer area covers Hadong, Sancheon and Hamyang in Gyeongsangnam-do; Gurye in Jeollanam-do ; and Namwon in Jeollabuk-do region. The total area is seven times that of Gyeryongsan National Park and 52 times that of all of Yeouido Island in Seoul.

At 1,915.4 meters high, Cheonwangbong Peak is the second highest peak in Jirisan National Park. Countless valleys and waterfalls surround the peak, as well as trails connecting to other peaks within the park.

Anuijang Market (5th & 10th Day Market) (안의장 (5, 10일))

19.7Km 2024-01-08

25-10 Yakchosijang-gil, Anui-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

As a traditional fifth-day market, this market started in 1948 in Seokcheon-ri, Anui-myeon, Hamyang-gun. Anui-myeon is a transportation hub connecting the surrounding areas such as Geochang and Hamyang, and many merchants gather from nearby areas on the 5th and 10th (5th, 10th, 15th, 25th, and 30th) every month when the market is held. There are plenty of things to see as the merchants sell local specialties and fresh produce in season, such as homegrown apples, strawberries, watermelons, dried persimmons, garlic, and vegetables. At a native herb market building, customers can find excellent medicinal herbs from Hamyang at a low price, making it fun to look around. Visitors can also enjoy hearty meals such as sundae gukbap (sundae and rice soup) and galbi tang (galbi soup), as well as delicious street foods and donuts.

Anui Wonjo Galbijip (안의원조갈비집)

19.7Km 2024-02-23

127-2 Gwangpung-ro, Anui-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
055-962-0666

Located near Anui-myeon Bus Terminal, Anui Wonjo Galbijip specializes in hanu galbi (Korean beef galbi). Designated as a local specialty restaurant by Hamyang County, its signature dish is hanu galbijjim (braised Korean beef galbi), known for its tender meat and flavorful soup. Additionally, it's a delicacy to stir-fry the leftover galbijjim (braised galbi) with kimchi and rice.

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