Notices

* Be aware of the natural monument protection area inside of Jirisan National Park (habitat of black bear)

Address

320-2, Jirisan-daero, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
경상남도 산청군 시천면 지리산대로 320-2

Type

National & Provincial & County Parks

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-970-1000,
+82-61-780-7700, +82-63-630-8900

Homepage

english.knps.or.kr
(Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

• Information
  Introduction
  Designated as Korea's first national park on December 29, 1967, Jirisan National Park covers three provinces, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do, one city, four counties, and fifteen eup or myeon districts. Among all 22 national parks, it is the largest mountain-type national park with abundant animal life and plants. Jirisan Mountain has other attractions in addition to being a deep, wide, and huge mountain.
  
  Telephone
  +82-55-970-1000, +82-61-780-7700, +82-63-630-8900
  
  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).
  
  Restricted Mountain Areas
  Seseok, Byeoksoryeong, Yeonhacheon Shelter (not allowed to use)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available (Daewonsa Temple / Jungsan-ri parking lot)
  
  Parking Fees
  [Fixed parking fares / Daewonsa Temple, Hwaeomsa Temple, Jungsan-ri, Cheoneunsa Parking Lot, etc.]
  Light-weight car (under 1,000cc) 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
  
  
  Admission Fees
  [Camping site]
  Jungsan-ri: Peak Season 7,000 won / Off Season 5,000 won
  Somakgol: Peak Season 9,000 won / Off Season 7,000 won
  Naewon Auto Camping Site: Peak Season 16,000 won / Off Season 13,000 won
  * Separate fee for electricity use.
  
  [Shelter facility]
  Rotary, Seseok Shelter: Peak Season 8,000 won / Off Season 7,000 won
  Chibanmok Shelter: 5,000 won
  * Standard: One day
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Not available
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

  • 

    Jirisan Chilseongyegok Valley (칠선계곡(지리산))

    Region : Hamyang-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Chilseongyegok Valley is most beautiful valley in Jirisan Mountain, and is one of the top three valleys in the nation, along with Cheonbuldonggyegok Valley in S...

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    Daewonsa Temple - Sancheong (대원사(산청))

    Region : Sancheong-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Located at the eastern foot of Jirisan Mountain, Daewonsa Temple was first built in 548 during the Silla dynasty, but it remained closed for over a thousand yea...

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    Daewonsagyegok Valley (대원사계곡)

    Region : Sancheong-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    The water flowing in the nearly 12 kilometer-long Daewonsagyegok Valley originates from the highest peak of Jirisan Mountain called Cheonwangbong Peak, as well ...

  • 

    Hansingyegok Valley (Baengmudonggyegok Valley) (한신계곡(백무동계곡))

    Region : Hamyang-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Located in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam, Hansingyegok Valley starts from Chotdaebong Peak and Yeongsinbong Peak of Jirisan Mountain, runs down to meet with Hansinjigy...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Jinju.
  From Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal, take a bus to Daewonsa Temple (대원사) OR take a bus to Jungsan-ri (중산리).
  
  
  

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