Jirisan National Park (Sancheong Section) (지리산국립공원(산청))

Jirisan National Park is the first national park established in South Korea, featuring peaks like Cheonwangbong Peak (1,915m), Banyabong Peak, and Nogodan Peak, which rank as the next highest after Halla Mountain. It's a popular destination for mountain enthusiasts, offering beautiful natural landscapes such as Naewonsagyegok Valley. The park also provides convenient facilities like Jirisan Recreational Forest, Naewonsa Temple, mountain lodges, campgrounds, and pensions.

Experience Guide

Not available  

Opening Hours

November-March 04:00-13:00 / April-October 03:00-14:00  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available  

Inquiries

+82-55-970-1000  

Hiking Course

* Guyronggyegok Valley Course (2 hr / 3.1 km)
* Samsinbong Peak Course (5 hr / 8.3 km)
* Baemsagol Valley Course (4 hr 20 min / 9.2 km)
* Baraebong Course (6 hr 10 min / 12.8 km)
* Manbokdae Course (3 hr / 5.4 km)
* Hwaeomgyegok Valley Course (4 hr / 7 km)
* Piagol Course (5 hr / 8.8 km)
* Banyabong Course (3 hr 30 min / 5.5 km)
* Burilpokpo Fall Course (3 hr / 4.8 km)
* Jungsanri (Jangteomok) Course (9 hr / 12.4 km)
* Jungsanri (Kalbawi) Course (8 hr / 10.8 km)
* Baengmudong-Jungsanri Course (9 hr / 12.9 km)
* Baengmudong Course (10 hr / 15 km)
* Georim Course (11 hr / 18.9 km)
* Yupyeong (Daewonsa) Course(12 hr 30 min / 21.5 km)
* Nogodan Course (1 hr / 4.7 km)

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).

Restrooms

Available

Admission Fees

Free

Available Facilities

Refuge, campground

Parking Fees

[Fixed parking fares / Daewonsa Temple, Hwaeomsa Temple, Jungsan-ri, Cheoneunsa Parking Lot, etc.]
Light-weight car (under 1,000 cc) 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