Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Jirisan National Park (Namwon)


Located on Jirisan Mountain, the Jirisan National Park is Korea's first official national park. The Jirisan mountain range extends across five cities in three provinces: Gurye-gun in Jeollanam-do; Namwon-si in Jeollabuk-do; Hadong-gun, Sancheong-gun and Hamyang-gun in Gyeongsangnam-do. The Jirisan has over 10 peaks including Nogodan (1,507m), Banyabong (1,732m), Jeseokbong (1,806m) and Cheonwangbong (1,915m), several valleys including Baemsagol and Chilseon, and waterfalls including Guryong, Buril, Yongchu and Chilseon. Also, it is home to such cultural assets as Hwaeomsa, Ssanggyesa and Daewonsa Temples.

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