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Destinations Geochang-gun |
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Geochang is surrounded by
ten mountain ranges beginning with Mt. Deogyusan. The mountains are
dotted with countless valleys, and are widely traveled in the summer.
The apples and watermelons of Geochang are famous throughout the
entire country
Tourist Sites
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Recommended Sites
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Mt. Deogyusan National Park
Address : Wolseong-ri, Byunggok-ri, Sojeong-ri Buksang-myeon
Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Description :
Designated as National Park in 1975, Mt. Deogyu Mountain
National Park (1,614m) covers four counties. The ridgeline from the
Hyangjeokbong peak of Mt. Bukdeogyusan to Mt. Namdeogyusan is
17.5km, and the altitude is 1,200m high. There are five peaks over
1,330m sea level and eight large valleys. Mt. Deogyusan can be
called one of the best tourist sites with its fantastic scenery,
temples and relics representing the country, and also a ski resort.
Of the many wonderful sites, Mujuguchon-dong, the 25km valley range
from Najetong gate to Baekryeonsa Temple, is especially noted as one
of the 10 best tourist areas of Korea. Every valley has scenic spots
and Gucheon-dong is particularly famous. Baekryeonsa Temple is
located at the end of Gucheon-dong Valley. It is famous for the
Stone Samjon Buddha made during the Goryeo Dynasty and many monks
came from this temple in the periods before and after the
Injinwaeran (War provoked by Japan's invasion 1592-1598). Also,
Jeoksangsanseong Fortress, Anguksa Temple, Guebul and many other
relics are scattered throughout the park. Mt.Deogyu sa boasts of
beauty for all four seasons, and the 600 species of animals and
plants, including the unique landscape of the yew trees are
especially eye-catching.
Directions :
At Nambu Bus Terminal, take the Gucheon-dong bound bus.
Buses depart for Muju 9 times a day : (07:00 - 16:30)
From Muju to Seoul - 40 times a day : (05:40 - 22:15
Information :
- Contact : National Park Control Office Tel : 063-322-3174,
3374 (Kor)
- Homepage : http://www.npa.or.kr/togyu (Kor/Eng)
- Admission
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Classification |
Age 20 or older |
Age 14-19 |
Age 13 or under |
Notes |
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Individual |
Group |
Individual |
Group |
Individual |
Group |
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Samgong ticket booth |
2,600 |
2,400 |
1,200 |
1,000 |
600 |
500 |
Cultural Monument Baekryeon Temple included |
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Jeoksang ticket booth |
2,600 |
2,400 |
1,200 |
1,000 |
600 |
500 |
Cultural Monument Ahguk Temple is included |
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Seochang, Anseong, Songgye, Yeonggak ticket booth |
1,300 |
1,100 |
600 |
500 |
300 |
250 |
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Information provided by Korea National Tourism Organization. |
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