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

320-2 Jirisan-daero, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

About This Place

* 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.
Address
320-2 Jirisan-daero, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Operating Hours
November-March 04:00-13:00 / April-October 03:00-14:00
Closed Days
N/A (Open all year round)
Parking Information
Available
Inquiry Center
+82-55-970-1000
Experience Guide
Not available
Hiking Course
* Guyronggyegok Valley Course (2 hr / 3.1 km) * Samsinbong Peak Course (5 hr / 8.3 km) * Baemsagol Valley Course (4 hr 20 min / 9.2 km) * Baraebong Course (6 hr 10 min / 12.8 km) * Manbokdae Course (3 hr / 5.4 km) * Hwaeomgyegok Valley Course (4 hr / 7 km) * Piagol Course (5 hr / 8.8 km) * Banyabong Course (3 hr 30 min / 5.5 km) * Burilpokpo Fall Course (3 hr / 4.8 km) * Jungsanri (Jangteomok) Course (9 hr / 12.4 km) * Jungsanri (Kalbawi) Course (8 hr / 10.8 km) * Baengmudong-Jungsanri Course (9 hr / 12.9 km) * Baengmudong Course (10 hr / 15 km) * Georim Course (11 hr / 18.9 km) * Yupyeong (Daewonsa) Course(12 hr 30 min / 21.5 km) * Nogodan Course (1 hr / 4.7 km)
Mountain Not Access Period
Spring fire watch period (subject to change by year): Feb 15-May 15 / Nov 1-Dec 15. * Find more details at the official website.
Night-time Hike Restriction Notice
Hiking at night is prohibited (from sunset to 2 hours before sunrise).
Restrooms
Available
Admission Fees
Free
Available Facilities
Refuge, campground
Parking Fees
[Fixed parking fares / Daewonsa Temple, Hwaeomsa Temple, Jungsan-ri, Cheoneunsa Parking Lot, etc.] Light-weight car (under 1,000 cc) 2,000 won Small-sized / Mid-sized vehicle (1,000 cc or more / under 25 person-seating / under 4 tons) Peak Season 5,000 won / Off Season 4,000 won Large-sized vehicle (25 person-seating or more / 4 tons or more) Peak Season 7,500 won / Off Season 6,000 won
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320-2 Jirisan-daero, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

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