16.4Km 61 2021-03-27
386-3, Hwaeomsa-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-783-9600
This hotel is located about 300 m away from Jirisan National Park’s Nambu Visitor Center. Built with red bricks and having an orange roof and grass lawn, the hotel resembles a country home. The hotel is surrounded by Jirisan Mountain to the back, and the Masancheon Stream, a branch of Seomjingang River, flowing through the area offers a great view for the visitors. There are five types of rooms, accommodating 2, 4, and 6 guests. A cleaning service is offered every day. The rooms have white walls and wood floorboards, tastefully furnished in a minimalist style. The wide windows offer a great view of the lawn and the mountains. All rooms other than the 4-person ondol (under-the-floor heating system) room are bedrooms, and the 6-person Special Room comes with a wooden terrace. Visitors can enjoy grilling by the valley. The hotel is located about 10 min by car from Gurye Public Bus Terminal. Hwaeomsa Temple, a temple with a thousand-year history, is located only 2 km away from the hotel, while a 10-min drive brings one to Gurye Fifth-day Market and “Unjoru House, Gurye,” which is the Folk Cultural Heritage No. 8 of Korea.
16.6Km 46018 2021-02-24
Samjang-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-7201
Daewonsagyegok Valley is a place where one can be appreciate nature's musical harmony of stream water, wind brushing against the leaves, and the chirping of birds. The nearly 12-kilometer-long Daewonsagyegok Valley's stream water originates from the highest peak of Jirisan Mountain called Cheonwangbong Peak, and flows through Jungbong and Habong Peaks, as well as Ssukbatjae Pass, Saejae Pass, Wangdeungjae Pass, Bammeorijae Pass, and Ungseokbong Peak. Before reaching the valley, the water joins the currents from Sinbatgol, Jogaegol, and Bambatgol Valleys. The volume of water increases as it passes Saejae and Oegok Village and reaches Yupyeong-ri where Daewonsa Temple is located. The incessant sound of running water fills the silence of the forest as if Buddhist nuns were chanting blessings.
16.6Km 41718 2021-12-25
356, Hwaeomsa-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-780-7700
Jirisan National Park covers a vast amount of land in three provinces, including one city and three counties. The countless mountain peaks both large and small blend harmoniously, giving off a comforting ambiance. The valleys feature streams, waterfalls, and more natural attractions beautiful all year round. The mountain is the starting point for the Seomjingang River, which flows into the southern sea.
The park is home to many plants and animals, including the Asiatic black bear. There are many hiking paths crossing the park; it is recommended to make a plan for the courses in advance, checking the lengths and time required. As Jirisan Mountain changes with the different seasons, hikers can enjoy various aspects of the mountain’s terrain. However, some areas will be closed off for hikers' safety in the case of incliment weather or to prevent forest fires in the dry season.
17.3Km 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.
17.3Km 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.
18.6Km 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.
18.6Km 1 2023-05-23
116-68 , Cheonbyeon-gil, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-7353-1802
Pension Yeoneu in Gurye, Jeollanam-do, stands on the site where Korean independence activist Wang Jae-il was born. The mint-green roof gives the place a fairy tale feel, while inside it’s friendly and welcoming. The pension is let out as a single house, which includes an annex building with a large bathtub, a sunroom, and a sun deck. Throughout the house, guests will notice vintage items collected from the owner’s travels in the US, Europe and Korea.
19.0Km 228 2020-12-10
610, Gumanje-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-783-0011
Jirisan Lake Resort stands on a hillside overlooking the Gumakje Lake, which was created by water from the Surakpokpo Fall of the Jirisan Mountain. The accommodation provides wonderful views of the big and beautiful lake and peaks of the Jirisan Mountain. Rooms arranged in a shape of steps on the sloping hill offers uninterrupted views. Located in front of the entrance to the resort is a pedestrian-only bridge over the lake, which is a great place for a walk. Across the lake is a ranch where cheese-making experience is conducted.
The resort offers glamping-style rooms with roofs in red and blue. The outdoor barbecue site, meanwhile, is the perfect spot to enjoy the true glamping. Guests can have a barbecue on the outdoor table in the terrace in front of each room. The wild flower farm located on the top of the resort is a place for guests to appreciate the flowers and for children to learn about nature.
19.5Km 0 2023-03-17
1590-62 , Saneop-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
Chowon Ranch, which started milking with two cows in 1979, built Jirisan Cheese Land, an experience ranch, in 2012 to introduce the dairy industry and milk to more people based on its 30 years of experience. Jirisan Cheese Land distributes homemade cheese and yogurt, and at the experience center, you can experience making mozzarella cheese, feeding calves, and riding a grass sleigh. Over 130 dairy cows are grazing in the green meadow pasture, and the lake is adjacent to it, creating beautiful scenery. The specialty of Jirisan Cheese Land is nature. The dazzling greenery and fragrance of scenery, flowers, and grass are the special features.
19.6Km 18145 2020-06-30
Guhyeongwangneung-ro, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-970-6411
This stone grave is known to be the tomb of King Guhyeong, the 10th King of the Gaya Kingdom. He is also known as King
Guhae or King Yang, and is the grandfather of Kim Yoo Shin. Since becoming
the King of Gaya in 521 AD, he reigned for 11 years until he handed over his
country to King Beopheung of the Silla Kingdom in 532 AD.
There are two
different scholarly opinions about this tomb. One is that it should be classified as a stone pagoda and the
other, a royal tomb. The reason why this was regarded as a pagoda is
that there are similarly shaped stone pagodas in the Andong and Uiseong regions.
The basis for it being called Wangreung, or royal tomb, is that there is a record in Dongguk Yeoji Seongram (an
ancient history book published during the rule of King Seongjong in the Joseon dynasty) and
in Saneum-hyeon Sancheonjo (a record of events in the region) of it being a
tomb. The
notes state that "there is a structure with steps on
the four faces, in the form of nine dragons piled up of stones at a distance
of about 16 km (40 ri in traditional Korean scale) from the village, so
people believe it must be a royal tomb".
The record describing the name of the king buried
in this tomb can be extracted from a record of travels called Wangsan Shimreunggi
written by Hong Ui Young, a Joseon dynasty scholar. In addition, there’s also
an entry in Wangsansagi, a book on the history of Wangsansa Temple (a
temple located west of the tomb) that the person buried in the tomb is King Guhyeong.
Unlike ordinary
graves, the tomb is built at the middle part of the hill's slope. The tomb
has a unique appearance made up of steps and layers, with the highest point
being 7.15 meters high. There are seven layers at the front and no steps at
the back due to it being built on an inclined surface. The overall shape of
this tomb is different from the pyramids built on level ground. The top of the tomb is oval in
shape. At the center, there is a stone tablet with the words "Royal Tomb of King Yang of the
Garak Nation". In front of the tomb, there are several stone pieces that
have been added to the original tomb.
During the 17th Year of King
Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty (1793), a wooden box that was passed down from generation
to generation in Wangsansa Temple was discovered. The box contained portraits
of King Guhyeong and his queen, their clothes, an archery bow, and other objects. To
preserve these, a royal building called Deogyangjeon Hall was
constructed. To this date, a memorial service is held here in spring and
autumn of every year.