Gayasan National Park (Baegundong Area) (가야산국립공원-백운동 지구)

Gayasan National Park (Baegundong Area) (가야산국립공원-백운동 지구)

– Homepage
gaya.knps.or.kr

– Tel
+82-55-930-8000

Gayasan Mountain in Gyeongsangbuk-do was designated as a national park in 1972. The mountain’s main peak, Chilbulbong Peak, towers at 1,433 meters. It borders Seongju-gun, Hapcheon-gun and Geochang-gun. In particular, the mountain range stretching along Suryun-myeon, Seongju-gun is famous for its scenic nature. Furthermore, the beautiful Gayasan Beltway, which extends from Suryun-myeon to Gayasan Mountain, highlights the splendor and grandeur of the precipitous crimson cliffs.

– Address : Baegun-ri, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-930-8000

– Parking
Available (Baegun Parking Lot)

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Mountain Not Access Period
Refer to the official webiste

– Night-time Hike Restriction Notice
From sunset to two hours before sunrise

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

– Natural Preservation Period (closed to public)
Special Protection Area: until 2032

– Parking Fees
Free

– Available Facilities
Baegun campsite, Chiin campsite, Samjeong vehicle campsite, Baegun-dong Visitor Information Center, etc.

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Gaya Hotel (가야호텔)

– Homepage
http://www.gayahotel.kr (Korean only)

– Tel
+82-54-931-3500

Gaya Hotel is located 560 meters above sea level on Gayasan Mountain in a pristine natural environment. The hotel also offers a sauna that uses natural mineral water. Near the hotel is the only Korean wild flower botanical garden.

⊙ Gayasan Wildflower Botanical Garden (가야산 야생화식물원)

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– Homepage
sj.go.kr

– Tel
+82-54-931-1264

Gayasan Wildflower Botanical Garden opened on June 16, 2006 as the nation’s first botanical garden dedicated to wildflowers. The garden is home to over 400 plant species, ranging from wildflowers to trees, and serves as a cultural space with educational research and preservation training. In addition to the general exhibition hall, there is a greenhouse on the basement level. There are 92 tree types including pine, 54 bush types including royal azalea, and 257 wildflower types including windflowers. The garden is beautiful all year round, showcasing the changing of the seasons.

⊙ Nonggamatjip Mil (농가맛집 밀)

– Tel
054-931-2660

Nonggamatjip Mil is located near Gayasan Wildflower Botanical Garden. This establishment serves dishes made from vegetables harvested from Gayasan Mountain, in-house produced honey, and agricultural products from Seongju. Their signature offering is the Mil hanjeongsik (Korean table d’hote), featuring borigulbi (barley-aged dried yellow croaker), grilled chicken, and japchae. Additionally, they offer handmade bowls, honey, and flower tea for sale.