Jirisan, known as Namak among the five sacred mountains of Silla, features Cheonwangbong Peak (1,915m), the highest peak in the South Korean m...
Jirisan, known as Namak among the five sacred mountains of Silla, features Cheonwangbong Peak (1,915m), the highest peak in the South Korean mainland, as its main summit. It forms a vast mountain range extending about 100 ri east to west, including peaks such as Nogodan (1,507m) and Banyabong (1,751m), creating the scenic 'Jirisan 12 Dongcheon.' It is recognized as the largest natural ecosystem in Korea and was designated as the first national park in 1967. The mountain's name originates from the belief that a foolish person who stays there becomes wise. Notable temples include Hwaeomsa, Cheoneunsa, Yeongoksa, and Ssanggyesa.
The main access points are Gurye, Jinju, and Hamyang. From Gurye, buses to Hwaeomsa run frequently, with 13 buses to Ssanggyesa and 8 to Seongsamjae daily. From Jinju, there are 16 buses to Jungsan-ri, and from Hamyang, 18 buses to Baekmudong. Gurye is best reached by the Jeolla Line train, which runs 13 times daily from Yongsan Station, while buses are convenient from Jinju and Hamyang. Jinju is served by express buses from Seoul Nambu Terminal every 30 minutes (3 late-night services), Busan Nopo-dong Terminal every 20 minutes, Daegu Seobu Terminal every 45 minutes, and Daejeon Dongbu Terminal hourly. Buses also operate from Incheon, Cheongju, Ulsan, Jeonju, Gwangju, and Yeosu. Hamyang is accessible via 12 buses daily (2 late-night) from Dong Seoul Terminal and 8 from Nambu Terminal. From Busan, buses run every 15 minutes, and from Daegu every 30 minutes, with additional services from Incheon, Suwon, Gwangju, and Jeonju. Taking the Honam Expressway and exiting at Jeonju IC, then using Routes 17 and 19, leads through Namwon to Gurye. Using the Namhae Expressway and exiting at Hadong IC, then Route 19, also leads to Gurye. From Daegu, the 88 Olympic Expressway exit at Jirisan IC provides access to Sannae, Macheon, Baekmudong, and Seongsamjae. Eastern Jirisan is reached via the Daejeon-Tongyeong Expressway exit at Sancheong IC, then Routes 59 and 20 to Jungsan-ri. Alternatively, exiting at Danseong IC and taking Route 20 is also possible.
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