Chiaksan National Park (치악산국립공원)

  • Chiaksan National Park (치악산국립공원)
  • Chiaksan National Park (치악산국립공원)
  • Chiaksan National Park (치악산국립공원)

Explanation

Chiaksan Mountain has several peaks reaching x_heights of over 1,000 meters, including Namdaebong, Cheonjibong, Hyangnobong, Sambong, and Birobong Peak, the tallest of the peaks at 1,288 meters. Chiaksan National Park, designated in 1984, encompasses a 182.09 ㎢ area with a 14-kilometer trail connecting the peaks from Birobong Peak in the north to Namdaebong Peak in the south.

In addition to these soaring peaks, the park also includes many deep valleys, unique rock formations, waterfalls, and tourist attractions. Some of the more popular destinations are Geumdaegyegok Valley, Taejongdae Rock, Seryeompokpo Falls, and Guryongsa Temple. The park draws in hikers all year round, with bright azaleas in spring, lush forests in summer, vibrant foliage in fall, and a white wonderland in winter.


Inquiry

+82-33-740-9900


Homepage

chiak.knps.or.kr
https://www.wonju.go.kr/tour


Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-740-9900

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : * Subject to abrupt closure due to adverse weather conditions.


More information

Mountain Not Access Period
Varies depending on weather advisories, snow/precipitation levels, and other local conditions. Please visit the official website to check before visiting.

Natural Preservation Areas (closed to public)
Seonghwangnim (54,314 ㎡): until 2026

Hiking Course
[Geumdae Ranger Station - Namdaebong Peak Course (2 hr 40 min / 5.2 km)]
Geumdae Ranger Station - Yeongwonsa Temple - Namdaebong Peak

[Haenggu Park Ranger Post - Hyangnobong Peak Course (1hr 30 min / 2.8 km)]
Haeunggu Park Ranger Post - Bomunsa Temple - Hyangnobong Peak

[Seongnam Park Ranger Post - Namdaebong Peak Course (2 hr 30 min / 5.9 km)]
Seongnam Park Ranger Post - Sangwonsa Temple - Namdaebong Peak

[Bugok Park Ranger Post - Birobong Peak Course (3 hr / 8.9 km)]
Bugok Park Ranger Post - Godeunjae - Birobong Peak

[Guryong Information Center - Seryeompokpo Falls Course (1 hr 45 min / 3 km)]
Guryong Information Center - Guryongsa Temple - Daegok Campground - Seryeompokpo Falls

[Guryong Information Center - Birobong Peak Course (3 hr 30 min / 5.7 km)]
Guryong Information Center - Guryongsa Temple - Daegok Campground - Seryeompokpo Falls - Sadari Byeongchang - Birobong Peak

[Guryong Information Center - Seongnam Park Ranger Post Course (10 hr / 23.8 km)]
Guryong Information Center - Birobong Peak - Hyangnobong Peak - Namdaebong Peak - Seongnam Park Ranger Post

Hwanggol Information Center - Birongbong Peak Course (2 hr 30 min / 4.1 km)]
Hwanggol Information Center - Ipseoksa Temple - Birobong Peak

Tour Course Information


Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won
Groups: Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 800 won / Children 400 won

Available Facilities
Campground, visitor's center

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
[For the first 1 hour]
Light-weight vehicles 500 won / Small & Mid-sized vehicles 1,100 won / Large vehicles 2,000 won

[Every additional 10 minutes]
Light-weight vehicles 100 won / Small & Mid-sized vehicles 250 won (peak season 300 won) / Large vehicles 400 won (peak season) 500 won

[Parking for over 9 hours]
Light-weight vehicles 5,000 won / Small & Mid-sized vehicles 13,000 won / Large vehicles 20,000 won

[Monthly parking]
Light weight vehicles 50,000 won / Small & Mid-sized vehicles 150,000 won / Large vehicles 200,000 won

* In the case of losing a parking ticket, the fee will be charged based on the time from the parking lot opening hour to the exiting time.

Korean Info. Service


Location

26, Musoijeom 2-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do

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