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This is the stop of the bus leaving from Gurye. Use it to explain your destination to reach the national park. This temple built in AD 544. It is located at the southwest foot of Nogodan. There is a hiking course that goes through this place. It is also a traditional temple with many national treasures of Korea and the largest temple in Jirisan. You can see beautiful temples and red plum blossoms. They exist here Like Gakhwangjeon, the largest wooden building among existing Korean cultural properties, Gwangmyeongdeung, the largest stone lantern among existing Korean cultural properties. It is a work of the Unified Silla Period (676-935).
Hwaeomsa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is located on the slopes of Jirisan, in Masan-myeon, Gurye County, in South Jeolla Province, South Korea.
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Built in 828 and reconstructed in 1774, this Buddhist temple is often overshadowed by its neighbor Hwaeomsa. It does, however, hold the unique honor of being one of the last places in South Korea where the endangered wild pigeon is still common, with visitors to the temple being very likely to see one.
At the time of reconstruction, a large serpent frequently appeared near the spring of Gamnosa Temple, so a monk caught it and killed it, and after that, the spring did not rise, and the spring hid Therefore, it is said that it was renamed Cheongeunsa Temple.
섬진강
Seomjin Cheongryu. To be exact, the Seomjin River, which means this tourist attraction, means the Seomjin River overlooking Jirisan. Or, paradoxically, it also means the Seomjin River, which flows with Jirisan as the background seen around the Seomjin River. In the local area, this attraction is called Seomjin Cheongryu (blue flowing Seomjin). Since the Seomjin River flows through Gurye-gun in Jeollanam-do, you cannot see Seomjin Cheongryu in the eastern part of Jirisan, which belongs to Gyeongsangnam-do, including Cheonwangbong, Jangteomok, and Yeonhabong. Nogodan Peak in the west of Jirisan is a peak that is relatively easy to see Seomjin Cheongryu. Therefore, the map shows the vicinity of Nogodan, but as described above, the location is not a clearly defined tourist destination.
노고단
The highest peak on the west side of Jirisan Mountain's main ridge. You can see a spectacular view of clouds made from the Namhae Sea and Seomjingang River flowing between the ridges. The harmony of azaleas living on peaks and clouds is worth seeing.
The sea of clouds seen from here is famous. Nogodan Unhae is one of the 10 scenic views of Jiri, and it is also called Nogounhae.
반야봉
The second highest peak (1732m) in Jirisan, is located on the west side of Jirisan, so it is a better to see the sunset than the sunrise. Watching the sunset from Banyabong Peak and watching Banyabong Peak & Sunset together on other nearby hiking trails are all included in 'Banya Sunset'. For the second case, it is recommended to reserve and watch accommodation at the hiking route with a shelter. Because descending after sunset is dangerous.
Banyabong Peak has frequent clouds, making it easier to see clouds than other areas of Jirisan Mountain. Nogodan (1,507m) is the most famous for the Unhae of Jirisan Mountain, but Banyabong Unhae is also quite famous. Since Banyabong Peak is 225m higher than Nogodan Peak, it is more advantageous to see the Unhae than Nogodan Peak. The reason why the sea of clouds is often formed in Banyabong Peak is because of the rising air flowing from the valley around Banyabong Peak. Since these ascending currents raise the water vapor in the valley below the mountain to form clouds, clouds often appear in Banyabong Peak. Banyabong Peak, where Unhae spreads out, is said to have a beautiful feeling like an ink-and-wash painting.
피아골
From mid-October every year, Piagol Valley, the largest hardwood forest in Jirisan, is colored with autumn leaves. Unlike most other mountains, the color of autumn leaves here is subtle.
벽소령
It is a place name given because the moonlight rising above the green forest looks very blue beyond white.
Byeoksoryeong Shelter, a national park shelter, is located in Byeoksoryeong, so you can stay there. Thanks to this, you don't have to go hiking at night to see Byeokso Myeongwol. In addition, Byeoksoryeong Pass is one of the major hubs of Jirisan Mountain's Jongju, so you can meet Byeoksomyeongwol if the date and weather match during the Jongju.