national park
Jirisan National Park
South Korea's first national park, centred on the 1,915-metre Cheonwangbong peak, crossed by the Jeongnyeongchi pass road.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea · Asia
Baekjeon is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Byeonggok, 26km from Jirisan National Park.
Baekjeon is a town located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Baekjeon sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Baekjeon to your route.
Bonghwasan (Korean: 봉화산; Hanja: 峰火山; lit. 'Beacon Fire Mountain') is a mountain located in Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. It lies at the midpoint of the southern section of the Baekdudaegan mountain range, between Deogyusan and Jirisan. The mountain straddles the borders of Beonam-myeon in Jangsu County, Ayeong-myeon inRead more
Namwon City, and Baekjeon-myeon in Hamyang County, Gyeongsangnam-do. It was named after the historic beacon towers on its summit, which likely date back to the Unified Silla period, and were used for long-distance military communication.
Geographically, Bonghwasan forms a natural ridge dividing multiple administrative regions and is bordered by several notable mountain ranges. Its slopes are rich in wildflowers and mountain vegetation. The mountain is renowned for its vibrant azalea blooms each spring, celebrated annually in the Bonghwasan Azalea Festival, which features traditional rituals, scenic flower tunnels, and historical sites near the mountain dating back to Korea's Three Kingdoms period.
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Baekjeon is located in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.5534 latitude, 127.6356 longitude.
Baekjeon has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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Tourist helpline (English): 1330.
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national park
South Korea's first national park, centred on the 1,915-metre Cheonwangbong peak, crossed by the Jeongnyeongchi pass road.
26 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A remote mountain temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana, the world's most comprehensive collection of Buddhist texts carved on 80,000 woodblocks.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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A charming neighborhood of over 700 traditional hanok buildings, considered the birthplace of Korean bibimbap and home to vibrant cultural traditions.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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