Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival (산청한방약초축제)

13.0Km 26047 2023-09-14

Maechon-ri, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-6601~5

The Sancheong Medicinal Herb Festival is held in September at Sancheong, home of Jirisan Mountain where over 1,000 medicinal herbs can be found. Jirisan Mountain is also famous as a place where notable physicians in the past researched and practiced medicine. The festival includes various exhibitions and events to learn about and experience Korea's medicinal herbs firsthand. Visitors can also enjoy traditional games and wear clothes from the Joseon dynasty.

Sancheong Museum of Herbal Medicine (산청 한의학박물관)

13.0Km 18969 2020-09-05

45-6, Donguibogam-ro 555beon-gil, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-7216

Sancheong Museum of Herbal Medicine is the first herbal medicine museum in Korea. The museum is located at the foot of Wangsan Mountain, where the two prominent doctors of the mid-Joseon dynasty (1394-1910), Ryu Ui-tae and his apprentice Heo Jun practiced Korean herbal medicine. As a medicine-themed tourist park, it offers visitors a variety of health-related experiences. It is growing into a popular tourist attraction in the area with a wide range of recreational facilities including the Museum of Herbal Medicine, a medicinal herb garden, medicinal herb forest park, accommodations, herbal medicine facilities, shops, and more.

Jirisan National Park (Hadong Section) (지리산국립공원(하동))

13.2Km 24078 2021-06-24

Hwagae-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-883-1750

Designated as the first national park in Korea on December 29, 1967, Jirisan National Park stretches out over 483.022 square kilometers, making it the largest national park among all 22 national parks. It covers Korea’s three southernmost provinces; Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do, and Jeollabuk-do, one city, four counties, and 15 districts of eup and myeon. The area in Gyeongsangnam-do has many temples including Ssanggyesa Temple and Chilbulsa Temple, as well as valleys, falls, and other tourism resources.

Samseonggung (삼성궁)

13.7Km 56428 2024-02-21

86-15 Samseonggung-gil, Cheongam-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Samseonggung is a Taoist shrine located at 850 meters above sea level on Jirisan Mountain. It serves as a spiritual hub for practicing Sinseondo, embodying traditional Korean culture. In 1983, Kang Min-ju (Taoist Priest Hanpul), along with his disciples, restored the sodo, a sacred altar from the Gojoseon period. This shrine stands as a revered sanctuary, honoring the primal ancestors of the Korean people: Hwanin (Lord of Heaven), Hwanung (Supreme Divine Regent), and Dangun (legendary founder of Gojoseon).

Suseonsa Temple (수선사)

13.9Km 0 2024-02-23

1117 Nae-ri, Sancheong-eup, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Suseonsa Temple is a temple situated on Ungseokbong Peak in Jirisan Mountain. Renowned for its picturesque hydrangea and lotus, it has become a favored destination for many visitors. The temple offers a temple stay program, allowing participants to restore both body and mind. Nearby, the café run by Suseonsa Temple provides a pleasant retreat, adding to the enjoyment of visitors' experiences.

Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival (하동 야생차문화축제)

14.0Km 25614 2023-05-17

571-25, Ssanggye-ro, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-55-880-2052~4

Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival is held every May in Hadong, where tea cultivation started approximately one thousand years ago. Grown in an area with the perfect conditions for tea cultivation, the green tea from Hadong was called “the King’s green tea.” Hadong Wild Tea Cultural Festival offers visitors various exhibitions and programs with high-quality teas.

Baraebong Peak (바래봉)

14.4Km 34639 2024-04-07

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

Baraebong Peak gets its name from its resemblance to an upside down barittae (a wooden rice bowl used by temple priests). The mountain is characterized by round slopes and fields of royal azalea flowers in spring. Trekking starts at Yongsan Village, 1.5 kilometers away from Unbong-eup. The trail follows a gentle path through a forest reserve behind a ranch and up to the peak. The last section of the trail before reaching the summit is covered in royal azaleas in full bloom from late April until May. The view from the peak includes the whole vista of Jirisan Mountain.

Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple (쌍계사(하동))

14.8Km 37157 2024-03-08

59 Ssanggyesa-gil, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Ssanggyesa Temple was founded on the southern foothills of Jirisan Mountain in 722 during the reign of Silla King Seongdeok. The temple is famous for the 6-kilometer stretch of cherry blossom trees that bloom each spring. The temple was originally called Okcheonsa Temple, but was changed to the current Ssanggyesa Temple in 887. The current temple buildings were all built in 1632, after having been burned down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple grounds and nearby area feature many historic and beautiful attractions, including Burilpokpo Falls and a large tea plantation.

[Jirisan Trail Course] Inwol-Geumgye

14.8Km 5195 2024-04-06

308-1 Junggun-ri, Inwol-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do

Inwol-Geumgye Trail Course is part of the Jirisan Trail, starting from Inwol-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do, and passing through Deunggujae in Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, before reaching the village of Geumgye. Covering a distance of 20.5 kilometers, completing the trail typically takes around 10 hours, leading many travelers to plan a 1-night, 2-day itinerary. Along the way, hikers can enjoy the majestic landscapes of Jirisan Mountain, vast rice paddies, and visit six mountain villages.

Goundonggyegok Valley (고운동계곡)

15.2Km 24907 2024-03-20

Bancheon-ro, Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Goundonggyegok Valley, nestled within Jirisan Mountain, is renowned for its extraordinary beauty. It also has historical significance as a resting place for the esteemed Confucian scholar Choe Chiwon during his journeys around the mountain. Characterized by crystal-clear waters and dense forests, the valley boasts a breathtaking landscape. In the summer, it becomes a sought-after destination for those seeking respite from the heat, while in autumn, its celebrated vibrant foliage draws numerous visitors.

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