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Jirisan Recreational Forest

Jirisan Recreational Forest

국립 지리산자연휴양림 · Gyeongnam · Parks & nature

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.

TypeParks & nature
RegionGyeongnam
Address152 Eumjeong-gil, Macheon-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Hours[Recreational forest] 09:00-18:00 · [Accommodation] Check in 15:00 / Check out 11:00 (next day)
ClosedTuesdays
ParkingAvailable

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Hours and admission change with the season and on public holidays — confirm with the venue before a long trip.

Nearby places

Jirisan Chilseongyegok Valley (칠선계곡(지리산))
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Jirisan Chilseongyegok Valley

Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple (쌍계사(하동))
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Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple

Jirisan Cheonwangbong Peak (지리산 천왕봉)
12.2 km away

Jirisan Cheonwangbong Peak

Hadong Tea Museum (하동야생차박물관)
13.1 km away

Hadong Tea Museum

Samseonggung (삼성궁)
13.7 km away

Samseonggung

Cheonghak-dong Etiquette School Seonbi Seodang (청학동예절학교 선비서당)
14.7 km away

Cheonghak-dong Etiquette School Seonbi Seodang

Road to Jirisan (지리산 가는길)
16 km away

Road to Jirisan

Hadong Hwagae Market (하동 화개장터)
17 km away

Hadong Hwagae Market