Shiri Pension [Korea Quality] / 쉬리펜션 [한국관광 품질인증]

7.3 Km 0 2022-03-31

4310-46, Seomjingang-daero, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-4583-8255

Shiri Pension is a wooden pension surrounded by beautiful nature of Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do. In front is the Seomjingang River along with the flowing waters of Piagol Valley, and behind stretches the ridges of Jirisan Mountain. The landscape itself can be the reason for you to stay here. It also provides a free pick-up service at Hwagae Intercity Bus Terminal, which means it is highly accessible. All six rooms finished with wood have spacious, split-level structure. Haebichi and Prugio are detached pensions that provide cozy stay while Miribyeol and Narsha has a terrace where a tent is installed for camping mood. Each pension has a living room with a kitchen that is equipped with a rice cooker, gas range, and microwave oven, enough tools for cooking. Basically two and up to four air-conditioners are installed to cool the sweat in hot summer. There are lots of things to enjoy, including the barbecue in the terrace in front of the room, outdoor swimming pool operated in summer, and rafting on the Seomjingang River.

Cheonghak-dong Etiquette School Seonbi Seodang (청학동예절학교 선비서당)

7.5 Km 43010 2024-03-04

60-10 Wonmuk-gil, Cheongam-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Cheonghak-dong, located at the foot of the ridge facing Hadong on Jirisan Mountain, is a village inhabited by 200 residents from thirty families. It hosts several seodangs (village schools), among which Seonbi Seodang stands out for its educational programs focusing on etiquette, character development, and Chinese characters. Additionally, the village offers a variety of experience programs, including traditional culture, farming activities, and perseverance training.

Piagolgyegok Valley (피아골계곡)

7.5 Km 16089 2024-02-02

Piagol-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-780-7700

Piagolgyegok Valley is located in Jirisan Mountain between Nogodan and Banyabong Peaks. The name of the valley comes from the crimson red maple leaves that fill the valley in fall. It is also one of the ten most beautiful highlights of Jirisan Mountain. The valley is famous for its fall colors, but it is also a beautiful place to visit all year around, from azaleas in spring to snow-covered rocks in winter.

Near the entrance to Piagolgyegok Valley is the largest temple in Jirisan Mountain, Yeongoksa Temple, and national treasures. The valley is not steep, providing an easy walk for all visitors. The trail stretches 6 kilometers from the ticket booth, and passes many beautiful places like Yeonjudam and Samhongso Pond. At the end of the valley, the trail continues another 2 kilometers up a steep hillside to reach Imgeollyeong Pass.

Hadong Hwagae Market (하동 화개장터)

8.1 Km 40033 2019-07-31

15, Ssanggye-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-880-6051

Hwagae Market is one of the five biggest traditional market, which once flooded with people. It also appears as the background setting in Kim Dong-ri's novel, Yeokma (which means stagecoach in English). The market is one of the most visited attractions along with Ssanggyesa Temple and Jirisan Mountain due to it's location near a cherry blossom path. A market that offers a variety of local products and delicacies, you could count the number of markets of this scale in Korea on one hand.

Gabiwon Motel [Korea Quality]가비원모텔[한국관광 품질인증]

8.1 Km 0 2023-09-12

13 , Ssanggye-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-883-3699, +82-10-3889-6663

Gabiwon Motel stands near the entrance to the famous Hwagae Market in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do - at the place where Hwagaecheon Stream, flowing down from Jirisan’s Banyabong Peak, meets the Seomjingang River. Hwagae offers excellent natural scenery, including kudzu flowers that bloom even in snowy winter. Nearby attractions include Chilbulsa Temple, Ssanggyesa Temple, Sibaeji Dajeong (where tea was first planted in Korea), and Seiam Rock.

Jirisan Recreational Forest (국립 지리산자연휴양림)

9.9 Km 114590 2024-02-23

152 Eumjeong-gil, Macheon-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Jirisan Recreational Forest safeguards the splendid natural beauty of Jirisan Mountain. Positioned 600 to 700 meters above sea level, the region surpassing 700 meters is designated as a national park. The forest features a range of amenities including accommodations, a forest student camp, various trails, a forest park, and a suspension bridge. The significant temperature variation in the area contributes to the breathtaking display of autumn foliage.

Baemsagolgyegok Valley (뱀사골 계곡)

10.0 Km 27826 2024-04-07

Buun-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do
+82-63-630-8900

Located in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do, Baemsagolgyegok is a 9-km grand valley, situated at the northern foot of Jirisan Mountain. Stretching from Banyabong Peak and Tokkibong Peak toward Sannae-myeon of Namwon-si, the valley is renowned for its beautiful autumn foliage.

Baemsagolgyegok Valley is popular as a summer vacation destination because there’s always an abundance of water and trees. In the fall, the hills become ablaze with autumn tints, small streams flow over rock beds, and small pools of clear water from under the rocks create a beautiful sight. Other notable places nearby include Seonindae, Seoksil, Yoryongdae, Tagyongso, Byeongso, Byeongpungso, Jeseungdae and Ganjangso.

Jirisan Cheonwangbong Peak (지리산 천왕봉)

10.1 Km 20945 2021-05-14

Jirisan-daero, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-972-7771

Along with Geumgangsan Mountain and Hallasan Mountain, Jirisan Mountain 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. On December 29, 1967 Jirisan National Park was declared the nation’s first and biggest national park. Its 440.517 square kilometer area covers Hadong, Sancheon and Hamyang in Gyeongsangnam-do; Gurye in Jeollanam-do ; and Namwon in Jeollabuk-do region. The total area is seven times that of Gyeryongsan National Park and 52 times that of all of Yeouido Island in Seoul.

At 1,915.4 meters high, Cheonwangbong Peak is the second highest peak in Jirisan National Park. Countless valleys and waterfalls surround the peak, as well as trails connecting to other peaks within the park.

Jirisan National Park (Sancheong) (지리산국립공원(산청))

10.2 Km 74998 2024-02-27

320-2 Jirisan-daero, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-1000

Jirisan National Park is the first national park established in South Korea, featuring peaks like Cheonwangbong Peak (1,915m), Banyabong Peak, and Nogodan Peak, which rank as the next highest after Halla Mountain. It's a popular destination for mountain enthusiasts, offering beautiful natural landscapes such as Naewonsagyegok Valley. The park also provides convenient facilities like Jirisan Recreational Forest, Naewonsa Temple, mountain lodges, campgrounds, and pensions.

Hadong Agyang [Slow City] (경남 하동 악양 [슬로시티])

11.8 Km 11880 2021-02-02

357, Agyangseo-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-880-2370

Agyang-myeon is located in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, surrounded by Jirisan Mountain and cut through by the Agyangcheon Stream. The unique geographical features allow the village to grow 80% of all persimmons harvested in Hadong. The area is also famous for its green tea, brought over from China during the Unified Silla period.

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