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'''Jirisan''' is a mountain in the south of [[South Korea]]. It is often considered one of the three most important mountains in South Korea, with [[Hallasan]] and [[Seoraksan]] being the other two.
'''Jirisan''' is a mountain in the southern region of [[South Korea]]. It is often considered one of the three most important mountains in South Korea, with [[Hallasan]] and [[Seoraksan]] being the other two.


The mountain rises to 1915 metres above sea level and is located in a designated national park of the same name. Jirisan National Park spans three provinces: [[North Jeolla|North]], [[South Jeolla]] and [[South Gyeongsang]] and is the largest in Korea. The largest proportion of the national park is in the province of South Gyeongsang. The highest peak of the mountain, Cheonhwangbong is also located in this province. Another well-known peak is Samsinbong (peak of the three spirits).
The mountain rises to 1915 metres above sea level and is located in a designated national park of the same name. Jirisan National Park spans three provinces: [[North Jeolla|North]], [[South Jeolla]] and [[South Gyeongsang]] and is the largest in Korea. The largest proportion of the national park is in the province of South Gyeongsang. The highest peak of the mountain, Cheonhwangbong is also located in this province. Another well-known peak is Samshin-bong (Three Spirits Peak).


Jirisan is considered the southern end of the mountain range [[Baekdudaegan]], the "spine" of the peninsula incorporating the [[Taebaek Mountains|Taebaek]] and [[Sobaek Mountains|Sobaek]] mountain ranges. The northern end of the Baekdudaegan is found at [[Baitou Mountain|Baekdusan]]. Some people dream of walking along the whole mountain range.
Jirisan is considered the southern end of the [[Sobaek Mountains|Sobaek]] mountain range, and therefore also the southern end of the [[Baekdudaegan]] mountain range, the "spine" of the [[Korean Peninsula]] incorporating the [[Sobaek Mountains|Sobaek]] mountain range and most of the [[Taebaek Mountains|Taebaek]] mountain range.


There are seven temples on Jirisan that are considered major Buddhist temples. [[Hwaeomsa]] is the largest and best known temple amongst these. It is home to a number of treasures. The mountain is also home to Samseonggung, the place of the Three Sages. It is a recently developed site to celebrate one of Korea's foundation myths.
There are seven Buddhist temples on Jirisan that are considered major Buddhist temples. [[Hwaeomsa]] is the largest and best-known temple among these, and contains a number of national treasures (mostly stone artworks from about 600-900 CE). The mountain is also home to the Cheonghak-dong (Azure Crane Village) alpine valley, which includes the Samseong-gung (Three Sages Palace), which is a recently-developed site to celebrate one of Korea's foundation myths.
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===Peaks===
===Peaks===
Samshinbong is 1,400 meters high and a popular, but strenuous, day-hike from the Ssangyessa entry point (it is the closest peak from this approach). The hike is 6.9km from the turn-off near Buril Falls. Ssangyesa to the falls is an additional 2.3km (for a grand round-trip total of 18.4km). Starting from Ssangyesa, you can reach the peak in 4 hours at a steady pace. It takes about 3 hours to get down. It's an extremely steep hike.
Samshin-bong is 1,284 meters high and a popular, but strenuous, day-hike from the Ssanggye-sa entry point (it is the closest major peak from this trailhead). The hike is 6.9km from the turn-off near Bulil Falls. Ssanggye-sa to the falls is an additional 2.3km (for a grand round-trip total of 18.4km). Starting from Ssanggye-sa, you can reach the peak in 4 hours at a steady pace. It takes about 3 hours to get down; it's an extremely steep hike.


==GETTING THERE==
==GETTING THERE==
Buses depart regularly from Busan's Seobu Terminal at Sasang for Hadong, the easternmost entry point into the park. Fare: W9,900
Buses depart regularly from Busan's Seobu Terminal at Sasang for Hadong, the south-eastern entry point into the park. Fare: W9,900


From the Hadong Bus Station, take a bus to Ssangyessa. Fare: W2,200
From the Hadong Bus Station, take a bus to Ssanggye-sa. Fare: W2,200


'''Bus Timetable'''
'''Bus Timetable'''
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7:20 7:45 8:40 9:10 10:00 11:10 12:10 12:40 13:35 14:10 15:20 16:10 17:35
7:20 7:45 8:40 9:10 10:00 11:10 12:10 12:40 13:35 14:10 15:20 16:10 17:35
==See also==
==See also==
* [[National parks of South Korea]]
* [[National Parks of South Korea]]
* [[List of Korea-related topics]]
* [[List of Korea-related topics]]
* [[List of mountains in Korea]]
* [[List of mountains in Korea]]

Revision as of 05:49, 25 July 2007

Jirisan
Korean Name
Hangul 지리산
Hanja 智異山
Revised Romanization Jirisan
McCune-Reischauer Chirisan
Elevation: 1,915 metres (6,283 feet)
Coordinates: 35°20′N 127°43′E / 35.333°N 127.717°E / 35.333; 127.717
Location: South Korea
Easiest route: hike

Jirisan is a mountain in the southern region of South Korea. It is often considered one of the three most important mountains in South Korea, with Hallasan and Seoraksan being the other two.

The mountain rises to 1915 metres above sea level and is located in a designated national park of the same name. Jirisan National Park spans three provinces: North, South Jeolla and South Gyeongsang and is the largest in Korea. The largest proportion of the national park is in the province of South Gyeongsang. The highest peak of the mountain, Cheonhwangbong is also located in this province. Another well-known peak is Samshin-bong (Three Spirits Peak).

Jirisan is considered the southern end of the Sobaek mountain range, and therefore also the southern end of the Baekdudaegan mountain range, the "spine" of the Korean Peninsula incorporating the Sobaek mountain range and most of the Taebaek mountain range.

There are seven Buddhist temples on Jirisan that are considered major Buddhist temples. Hwaeomsa is the largest and best-known temple among these, and contains a number of national treasures (mostly stone artworks from about 600-900 CE). The mountain is also home to the Cheonghak-dong (Azure Crane Village) alpine valley, which includes the Samseong-gung (Three Sages Palace), which is a recently-developed site to celebrate one of Korea's foundation myths.

Peaks

Samshin-bong is 1,284 meters high and a popular, but strenuous, day-hike from the Ssanggye-sa entry point (it is the closest major peak from this trailhead). The hike is 6.9km from the turn-off near Bulil Falls. Ssanggye-sa to the falls is an additional 2.3km (for a grand round-trip total of 18.4km). Starting from Ssanggye-sa, you can reach the peak in 4 hours at a steady pace. It takes about 3 hours to get down; it's an extremely steep hike.

GETTING THERE

Buses depart regularly from Busan's Seobu Terminal at Sasang for Hadong, the south-eastern entry point into the park. Fare: W9,900

From the Hadong Bus Station, take a bus to Ssanggye-sa. Fare: W2,200

Bus Timetable

Hadong to Ssangyesa 8:00 9:50 10:55 11:40 12:40 13:50 14:50 15:30 16:45 17:30 18:40 20:40

Ssangyesa to Hadong (buy tickets at the restaurant next to the stone bridge leading to Ssangyesa) 7:20 7:45 8:40 9:10 10:00 11:10 12:10 12:40 13:35 14:10 15:20 16:10 17:35

See also

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