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

  • 

    Daewonsa Temple (Jirisan Mountain) (대원사 (지리산))

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

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    Daewonsa Valley (대원사계곡)

    Region : Sancheong-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    If you listen closely, you’ll be able to hear the perfect harmony of running water over the rocks in the valley, the wind rustling through the thick forest near...

  • 

    Hansin Valley (Baengmu-dong Valley) (한신계곡(백무동계곡))

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

• Accommodation

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    Jirisan View Castle Pension - Goodstay (지리산뷰캐슬펜션 [우수숙박시설 굿스테이])

    Region : Sancheong-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    Nestled at the foot of Jirisan Mountain in Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jirisan View Castle Pension is surrounded by mountains, offering a peaceful and quie...

• Restaurants
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• Shopping
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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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