Jirisan National Park (Hamyang Section) (지리산국립공원(함양))

Explanation

Designated as the first national park in Korea on December 29, 1967, Jirisan National Park stretches out over 483.022 square kilometers, making it the largest national park among all 22 national parks. It covers Korea’s three southernmost provinces; Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do, and Jeollabuk-do, one city, four counties, and 15 districts of eup and myeon. The area in Gyeongsangnam-do has Ssanggyesa Temple, Daewonsa Temple, Beopgyesa Temple, Chilbulsa Temple, and Chilsangsa Temple as well as valleys, falls, and other tourism resources. In particular, famous tourist spots in Hamyang area are Chilseongyegok Valley and Hansingyegok Valley.

Inquiry

+82-55-970-1000

Homepage

jiri.knps.or.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-970-1000,
+82-55-962-5354

Parking facilities : Available (Baengmu-dong Parking Lots, Chuseong-ri Parking Lot)

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

More information

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

Mountain Not Access Period
Period of restricted access for fire-prevention and natural scenery maintenance, natural environment protection, and forest protection
Spring: February 15-May 15 / Fall: November 1-December 15
* TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, precipitation levels, and other local conditions. Refer to the official website.

Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Fee applies to Cultural Asset admission

Parking Fees
Small-sized vehicles (under 1,000 cc): 2,000 won
Mid-sized vehicles (1,000 cc or more, under 25 passengers, under 4 tons): Peak Season 5,000 won / Off Season 4,000 won
Large-sized vehicles (25 passengers and more, 4 tons or more): Peak Season 7,500 won / Off Season 6,000 won

Location

Baengmudong-ro, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Directions