Introduction
Naejangsan is a famous mountain in Jeollabuk-do, and the best mountain in Korea for viewing autumn’s crimson leaves. The park is 76,032 sq. km. in size and was designated a National Park on November 17, 1971. Because of the bright crimson leaves that blanket Naejangsan Mountain in fall, the mountain is also referred to as “Geumgangsan of Honam.”
Inside the park, there are famous waterfalls, such as Dodeokpokpo Falls and Geumseonpokpo Falls, and temples such as Baekyangsa Temple and Naejangsa Temple. If you follow the valley left of the ticket booth, you can see the waters of Dodeokpokpo Falls, cascading down the cliff. If you go further along the valley you can see the waters of Geumseonpokpo Falls where even the gods have supposedly bathed. Baekyangsa Temple is both majestic and serene, surrounded by gulgeori trees that retain their lush green leaves even in winter, and also the bija trees. Along with Baekyangsa Temple, Naejangsa Temple is the place to visit during fall for its lovely autumn leaves. Besides these, there are about 760 kinds of local plants, designated Natural Monuments, and various wild animals living inside the park.
Naejangsan National Park is beautiful not only in fall, but also in spring when the azaleas and cherry blossoms bloom, in summer when the mountain turns green, and winter when the rock cliffs cover themselves with snow. All throughout the year, different kinds of wild flowers bloom here.
Address:
Bongdeok-gil, Bokheung-myeon, Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do[Google Map]
Homepage:
www.knps.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
How To Use
Parking Facilities:
Available
Naejangsan Region – 6 locations (Parking Lots 1-5, Campground parking)
Baegam Region – 5 locations (Parking Lots 1-4, Namchang Parking Lot)
Transportation
[Bus]
From Central City Terminal (Honam Line), take a bus to Jeongeup Intercity Bus Terminal.
Take Bus No. 171 and get off at Service Area.Naejangsan Bus Terminal Bus Stop.
Additional Info
Mountain Not Access Period:
* TBD by park directors based on fire weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions.
Restricted Mountain Areas :
* Kkachibong Peak Neungseon Samgeori (3-way Intersection) – Sunchanggogae Pass
* Jangseongsaejae Pass – Sangwangbong Peak
* Guamsa Temple – Baegyanggyegok Valley
Areas Open to the Public:
* Iljumun Gate – Naejangsa Temple
* Byeongnyeonam Hermitage – Seoraebong Peak
* Wonjeogam Hermitage – Bulchulbong Peak
* Naejangsa Temple – Geumseondae Cliff
* Geumseongyegok Valley – Kkachibong Peak
* Seoraebong Peak – Gugwansa Temple
* Naejangsa Termple – Yeonjabong Peak
* Parking Lot No.5 – Seoraeyaksu Mineral Water
* Ipam Ticket Office – Entrance of Saejae Pass
* Manhwaje – North Gate
* Daega – Sinseongbong Peak
* Deungcheon-ri – Eunseon-dong
* Baekyangsa Temple – Namgyeongseong Prayer House
* Chonnam Univ. Training Center – Eunseongol Samgeori
* Entrance of Yaksaam Hermitage – Gain Village
* Unmunam Crossroads – Ongdalsaem Crossroads
Natural Preservation Areas (closed to public):
* Wonjeok Ravine: until 2026
* Naejangdong: until 2026
* Saejae Crossroad~Nammun, Eunseongol (Hiking Path excluded): until 2026
* Ilgwangjeong~Yongsu Waterfall: until 2027
* Jahadonggol
Cave: until 2027
Night-time Hike Restriction Notice:
To prevent fires and ensure the safety of hikers, hiking is prohibited between sunset and two hours before sunrise.
Admission Fees:
Free
Parking Fees:
Small-sized vehicles 2,000 won
Mid-sized vehicles 4,000~5,000 won
Large-sized vehicles 6,000~7,500 won
* Free for regular shuttles bus (except the regular parking pass users.)
Facilities for the Handicapped:
Exclusive bathroom (separated by gender / folding screen door)
Free wheelchair rental available at information desk.
Path maintenance and raised foot path along Nature Observation path for blind visitors.
Handicapped-accessible Nature Observation path from information desk to the bathroom and danpung tunnel (2.5km)
“Meeting Naejangsan Mountain Through Love” program available for handicapped visitors.
Admission Fees:
Admission applies to Cultural Assets.
tel: +82-63-538-7875
zipcode: 56000
infocenter: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-538-7875~6,
+82-61-392-7288
