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Introduction

Designated as the first national park in Korea on December 29, 1967, Jirisan National Park stretches out over 483.022 square kilometers, making it the largest national park among all 22 national parks. It covers Korea’s three southernmost provinces; Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do, and Jeollabuk-do, one city, four counties, and 15 districts of eup and myeon. The area in Gyeongsangnam-do has Ssanggyesa Temple, Daewonsa Temple, Beopgyesa Temple, Chilbulsa Temple, and Chilsangsa Temple as well as valleys, falls, and other tourism resources. In particular, famous tourist spots in Hamyang area are Chilseongyegok Valley and Hansingyegok Valley.
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🗺 Location

Baengmudong-ro, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

✏ Details

Night-time Hike Restriction Notice

Hiking is prohibited from sunset to 2 hours before sunrise.

Mountain Not Access Period

Period of restricted access for fire-prevention and natural scenery maintenance, natural environment protection, and forest protection
Spring: February 15-May 15 / Fall: November 1-December 15
* TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, precipitation levels, and other local conditions. Refer to the official website.

Restrooms

Available

Admission Fees

Fee applies to Cultural Asset admission

Parking Fees

Small-sized vehicles (under 1,000 cc): 2,000 won
Mid-sized vehicles (1,000 cc or more, under 25 passengers, under 4 tons): Peak Season 5,000 won / Off Season 4,000 won
Large-sized vehicles (25 passengers and more, 4 tons or more): Peak Season 7,500 won / Off Season 6,000 won

🔎 Information

Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-970-1000,
+82-55-962-5354
Parking Facility
Available (Baengmu-dong Parking Lots, Chuseong-ri Parking Lot)
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)