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Jirisan
1
National Park,
Namwon
est. 1967 (1st)
지리산국립공원
Jiri Mountain
1,915m (Cheonwang Peak)
Byeon-san
(510m)
Seonun-san
(336m)
Gochang
Gunsan
Iksan
Cheongam-san
(118m)
Gimje
Naejang-san
(763m)
Mireuk-san
(430m)
Buan
4
Jeongeup
3
Jeonju
Godeok-san
(603m)
Moak-san
(794m)
Gangcheon-san
(584m)
Wanju
Imsil
Sunchang
Daedun-san
(879m)
Jinan
Mai-san
(680m)
Sungsu-san
(876m)
Namwon
Jangsu
Jangan-san
(1,237m)
1
Muju
2
Jiri-san
(1,915m)
Deogyu-san
(1,614m)
1 JIRI MOUNTAIN is located in the heart of
Jirisan National Park, which was the first and
largest national park designated in South Korea
in 1967. Jirisan rises above the clouds to 1915m
and is the second tallest mountain in Korea after
Halla Mountain on Jeju Island. It also enjoys
the second largest amount of biodiversity,
National Parks
after Hallasan, with 1,500 different species of
plants growing on its peaks, many of which are
endemic, or limited only to that region.
Jiri Mountain includes a shrine to the three
mythical founders of Korea. At Samseonggung,
(the "Three Sages Palace") visitors can pay
homage to Hwanin, Hwanung, and Dangun
(the father-son-grandson trio) who founded
the country. There are additionally seven
major Buddhist temples resting within
its bounds, the most famous of which is
Hwaeomsa which contains several national
treasures that are mostly stone artworks
from 600-900 CE.
智 異 山
지리산
Namwon
cloud-su SUN TREE Snowflak
Rank: 1 st 1 st 1 st 1 st 3 rd
36 Jeonbuk Life Magazine / Fall 2020 • Issue 20
Summer and fall are the most popular
months for visiting Jirisan, both for its
beautiful valleys and cascading streams,
as well as for its vivid fall foliage.
Jirisan's “10 Scenic Views” are the most
popular destinations. There are also
several hiking courses, including a
43km trek that takes nearly 20 hours
(3-4 days) along the full ridge of the
mountain.
http://www.koreasanha.net/san/jiri.htm