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• Information
  Introduction
  Gayasan Mountain stretches along the border of Gyeongsangnam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do in an area of approximately 76 square kilometers. The mountain's peak, Sangwangbong Peak, reaches 1,430 meters above sea level. Gayasan Mountain was designated as Scenic Site No. 5 in 1966 and National Park No. 9 in 1972 due to its breathtaking scenery. Gayasan Mountain is known to offer one of the best scenic views in the country and also as the home of Haeinsa Temple.
  
  Mountain Not Access Period
  Spring Fire Prevention Period: February 1 - May 15
  Fall Fire Prevention Period: November 15 - December 15
  * Refer to the official website for details.
  
  Restricted Mountain Areas
  Singgye ~ Sangwangbong Peak
  Bongnyang-ri ~ Beopjeon-ri
  
  Night-time Hike Restriction Notice
  From sunset to 2 hr before sunrise
  * Check the official website for details
  
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• Tourist Sites

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    Hongryudonggyegok Valley (홍류동계곡)

    Region : Hapcheon-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    The 4 km valley between the entrance of Gayasan Mountain National Park entrance and Haeinsa Temple is called Hongryudonggyegok Valley. It was named so because t...

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    Hapcheon Haeinsa Temple (해인사 (합천))

    Region : Hapcheon-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Haeinsa Temple is one of Korea's three largest temples, and was founded during the third year of King Ae-jang's reign (802) by two monks Suneung and Ijung. The ...

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    Gayasan Wildflower Botanical Garden (가야산 야생화식물원)

    Region : Seongju-gun Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
    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 plan...

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

    Region : Seongju-gun Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
    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 S...

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    Pocheongyegok Valley (포천계곡)

    Region : Seongju-gun Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Pocheongyegok Valley is a representative valley of Gayasan Mountain with clear water and a lush forest. The valley used to be a learning place for local scholar...

• Accommodation

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    Gaya Hotel (가야호텔)

    Region : Seongju-gun Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    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 ...

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    Dals Garden [Korea Quality] / 달의 정원 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Hapcheon-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Inn/Motel
    The ‘Dals Garden’ is a modern facility grafted on a traditional Korean style house. The old but graceful walls with the garden beyond them welcome the guests f...

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    Haeinsa Tourist Hotel (해인사관광호텔)

    Region : Hapcheon-gun Gyeongsangnam-do
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Situated in the midst of Haedongmyeongsan Mountain's Gayasan Mountain forest, Haeinsa Tourist Hotel offers visitors a well-being life and relaxation. The guests...

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    Sangbiwon[Korea Quality] / 생비원[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Goryeong-gun Gyeongsangbuk-do
    Type : Hanok
    Saengbiwon is a traditional hanok pension located 400 m above sea level on Gayasan Mountain, Goryeong, North Gyeongsang Province. Its picturesque front garden, ...

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