Jirisan National Park (Nogodan Peak Section) (지리산국립공원 (지리산 노고단))

Jirisan National Park (Nogodan Peak Section) (지리산국립공원 (지리산 노고단))

– Homepage
jiri.knps.or.kr

– Tel
+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.

– Address : 356, Hwaeomsa-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-780-7700

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Night-time Hike Restriction Notice
[Night-time hiking restriction]

From sunset to two hours before sunrise

* Subject to change depending on the time required to reach the peak. Please confirm before visiting.

– Areas Open to the Public
* Subject to change every year; refer to the official website for details

– Mountain Not Access Period
Seasonal Forest Fire Watches by Park

February 1 – May 15

November 1 – December 15

* TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions.

– Parking Fees
[For the first 1 hour]

Light-weight vehicles 500 won / Small & Mid-sized vehicles 1,100 won / Large vehicles 2,000 won

* Additional parking fees apply for every 10 minutes after one hour

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
Shelter, visitor information center, etc.

– Admission Fees
Fees apply to cultural assets

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Hotel Jirisan Haetsal (지리산햇살)

– Tel
+82-61-783-9600

Jirisan Haetsal hotel (haetsal means ‘sunshine’) stands at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, Jeollanam-do. It’s just 300m from Jirisan National Park’s Nambu Visitor Center, and the scenery is very beautiful, with Jirisan rising up behind the hotel and the Masancheon mountain stream flowing past it. The hotel has a 4-person ondol room, with all the other rooms having beds; there is also a 6-person special room with a terrace. Guestrooms are cleaned dailly. Guests can enjoy a barbecue outside while listening to the babble of the stream. Gurye Bus Terminal, Hwaeomsa Temple, Gurye 5-day Market, and Gurye Unjoru Old House are all about 10 minutes away by car.

⊙ Hwaeomsa Temple (화엄사)

– Homepage
www.hwaeomsa.org
www.templestay.com

– Tel
+82-61-783-7600

Situated at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, 5.4 kilometers east of Gurye-eup, Hwaeomsa Temple was constructed in the 22nd year of King Seong’s reign (544) during the Baekje era, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple was rebuilt in 1636 after seven years of reconstruction. The temple has various cultural assets including National Treasures, Treasures, a Natural Monument, and local cultural assets as well as 20 different buildings.