Korea has twenty national parks, designated in areas of outstanding beauty along the coast and deep in the mountains. Since Korea is a very mountainous country, it is not surprising that climbing is such a popular sport with Koreans. There are lofty peaks in the vicinity of the most cities where the avid climbers can test their skill.
Korea National Park
Located about 7 miles southeast of wonju, is the site of Kuryongsa Temple which preserve many of the mountain's legends.For years Chiaksan has inspired hikers with its towering mountain sides and magnificent deep valleys. Its was once referred to as "Jeokak," but the name has since changed over time, due in large part to a mythical story. [Read More]
Mt. Jirisan (6,283 ft)
This park was the first national park designated in Korea and also the best known for Hwaomsa Temple which contains many national treasure.Along with Mt. Geumgansan and Mt. Hallasan, Mt. Jirisan 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. Mt. Jirisan, located in the south, is one of the five mountain peaks that surround the capital of old Shilla
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Mt. Juwangsan (3,061 ft)
This park is good for moderate hiking. Mt. Juwangsan is also called Mt. Seokbyeongsan, Mt. Jubangsan and Mt. Dedunsan. There is a legend that King Juwon of Silla (57 B.C.~A.D. 935) lived on this mountain after turning Silla over to Goryeo.. [Read More]
Mt. Hallasan (6,398 ft)
The highest mountain in Korea. It is an extinct volcano and is particularly famed for its unusual flora and fauna. From its warm climate to the cooler areas, Mt.Hallasan is famous for its vertical ecosystem of plants. Over 1,800 kinds of plants and 4,000 species of animals (3,300 species of insects) are known to exist here, and due to the well-developed climbing course, you can carefully observe the surroundings. . [Read More]
Mt. Gayasan (4,692 ft)
The home of Korea's best known temple Heinsa, which houses more than 80,000 wooden printing blocks of the Tripitaka Koreana. Featuring the highest peak, Sanghwangbong, Mt. Gayasan is composed of many summits each over 1,000m in height. From the Taebaek Mountains, the Gayasan stretches from east to west. In 1972, it was designated as National Park No.9 due to its breathtaking scenery. [Read More]
Mt. Kyeryongsan (2,772 ft)
This park has many beautiful temples, including Tonghaksa and Kapsa Temple. Gyeryongsan National Park stretches across Daejeon, Gwangju, and Nonsan. This spectacular mountain is 845.1m above sea level and was made a national park in 1968. The origin of the word Gyeryong comes from the fact that the ridgeline looks like a dragon wearing a chicken's crest on its head.. [Read More]
Mt. Naejangsan (2,503 ft)
Mt Naejangsan boasts glorious autumn foliage and the splendid temples of Paegyangsa and Naejangsan. Inside the park, there are famous waterfalls, such as Dodeok Falls and Geumseon Falls, and temples such as Baekyangsa and Naejangsa temples. If you follow the valley left of the ticket booth, you can see the waters of Dodeok Falls, cascading down the cliff. If you go further along the valley you can see the waters Geumseon Falls where even the gods have supposedly bathed..
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The home of Wolchongsa Temple with its octagonal pagoda and Sangwonsa Temple. Featuring the 1563m high Birobong Peak, Odaesan spreads southwest with Mt. Sodaesan, Horyeong Peak and Mt. Sogyebangsan. The east side is connected with Sangwang peak and Duro Peak, which are over 1,000m high. The representative temple of Odaesan, Woljeongsa Temple, was named after the bright, full moon that rises above Manwoldae (Mt. Dongdaesan).. [Read More]
providing good hiking and rock climbing. Mt. Bukhansan has such smooth curves that the large granite rocks sometimes look as if they would slide down the mountain. The sharp peaks provide contrast to the dozens of valleys and rivers flowing below.
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It is soars up at the begining of Sobaeksanmaek Mountain range. Nearby is Pusoksa Temple, noted for having some of the oldest wooden architecture in Korea. The nationwide Sobaeksan Royal Azalea Festival is held near Danyang-gun in early June every year. . [Read More]
The home of Popchusa Temple where Korea's tallest Buddha statue is found, gilded in bronze. The peak used to be called “Unjangdae” because the summit is always covered with clouds and mist. A legend says that King Sejo supposedly recited a poem on the summit. .[Read More]
Mt. Soraksan (5,604 ft)
This is the most beautiful mountain in Korea. This 354 kms2 park is famous for its granite peaks, lush green valleys, mysterious temples, and glorious waterfalls. Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak because the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white. In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a Natural Monument preservation area. .[Read More]
Mt. Togyusan(5,229 ft)
It is famous for its beautiful scenery. Of the many wonderful sites, Mujuguchon-dong, the 25km valley range from Najetong gate to Baekryeonsa Temple, is especially noted as one of the 10 best tourist areas of Korea. [Read More]
Mt. Wolch'ulsan (2,654 ft)
This mount is famous for its craggy, strange rock formations.
Because this place always has water, it is said that a dragon used to live here. Another 500m further down you can see Maaeyeoraejwasang, the sitting Buddha statue, which is designated as National Treasure No. 144..[Read More]
Mt. Woraksan (3,599 ft)
Mt. Woraksan lies close to the wellknown Suanbo Hot springs, Ch'ungju Dam and Tanyang P'algyong ( Tanyang's Eight Scenic Wonders ). The park contains an abundance of wildlife and plants, many of which are extremely rare, so some hiking courses are regulated to prevent forest fires and ensure their protection.. [Read More]
The ancient capital of the Shilla Kingdom,Pulguksa Temple, Sokkuram Grotto and many other historic sites are located in this area.
Unlike the other parks located in the area, this park is segmented into individual districts. However, admission fee covers entry to the entire park because the districts are segmented for the government administration. Because Gyeongju itself is a historic city with many important historic sites and relics, Gyeongju is divided into 7 districts, and.. [Read More]
This maritim park consists of a stretch of water 93 nautical miles long, running from Hansan-do island, south of Pusan, to Yosu in the west. The park is encompasses some 400 islands and islets. The sea-view of the Namehae section of Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park is particularly breathtaking. .[Read More]
Byeonsanbando National Park
This park is famous for the old temples scattered over its mountainous region. The park is divided into two large sections: the shore area, called Oebyeonsan (Outer Mt. Byeonsan), and an inland area called Naebyeonsan (Inner Mt. Byeonsan). Chaeseokgang River and Byeonsan Beach are the main tourist attractions of Oebyeonsan. [Read More]
This maritime park includes many beach areas and picturesque rock formations. The area was designated as a national park in October, 1978, and at present, nearly 250 different species of plants grow within its boundaries.
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The park is comprised of several beaches and islands. Hongdo island is famous for its camellia forest and unusual rock formations. Dadohae is also where Jang Bo-go, a historical maritime figure, built a maritime kingdom in the Silla period and it served as a maritime trade road in Goryeo times. In addition, in the Joseon era, it was a battlefield where Admiral Yi Sun-shin defeated the Japanese troops.. [Read More]
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