Korea / Southwestern Region / Mt. Chirisan

the first national park in Korea, is the second highest mountain next to Mt. Hallasan on Chejudo Island. It is vast in size and its peaks, including the 1,915-meter-high Ch'onwangbong, stretch across three provinces; Chollanam-do, Chollabuk-do and Kyongsangnam-do.

This is a majestic mountain but it is advisable that only climbers with proper moun tain-climbing equipment and plenty of experience should attempt to hike to the peaks in this area.

With streams running through thick virgin forests and a sea of clouds covering the peaks of the mountain, Mt. Chirisan offers magnificent scenery. The foot of the mountain is dotted with many Buddhist temples including Hwaomsa Temple and many remains of the past.

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