Jirisan Cheonwangbong Peak
지리산 천왕봉
📍 Jirisan-daero, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Introduction
Along with Geumgangsan Mountain and Hallasan Mountain, Jirisan Mountain is known to be one of the most sacred mountains in Korea. It was named ‘Jiri’ because it was believed to be a place that turns the innocent into the wise. On December 29, 1967 Jirisan National Park was declared the nation’s first and biggest national park. Its 440.517 square kilometer area covers Hadong, Sancheon and Hamyang in Gyeongsangnam-do; Gurye in Jeollanam-do ; and Namwon in Jeollabuk-do region. The total area is seven times that of Gyeryongsan National Park and 52 times that of all of Yeouido Island in Seoul.
At 1,915.4 meters high, Cheonwangbong Peak is the second highest peak in Jirisan National Park. Countless valleys and waterfalls surround the peak, as well as trails connecting to other peaks within the park.
At 1,915.4 meters high, Cheonwangbong Peak is the second highest peak in Jirisan National Park. Countless valleys and waterfalls surround the peak, as well as trails connecting to other peaks within the park.
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🗺 Location
Jirisan-daero, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
✏ Details
Available Facilities
Walking paths, hiking trails, exercise equipment, accommodations (3 campgrounds)
Restrooms
Available
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-972-7771~2
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-972-7771~2
Parking Facility
Available
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Opening Hours
Open 24 hr
