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Chiaksan National Park (치악산국립공원)

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

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Experience the dramatic beauty of Chiaksan, a majestic mountain sanctuary featuring towering peaks and deep, verdant valleys. You can expect rigorous hiking along a 14-kilometer trail, surrounded by unique rock formations and cascading waterfalls. Serious hikers and nature enthusiasts seeking an impressive physical challenge will thrive here. Visiting during late spring or autumn offers the best chance to witness spectacular foliage alongside the soaring mountain views.

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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.

Information

Phone

+82-33-740-9900

Website

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

Hours

Information not available

Closed

* Subject to abrupt closure due to adverse weather conditions.

Parking

Available

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