One of the five famous mountains in Honam and one of the eight scenic spots representing Korea, it was designated as the 8th national park in Korea in 1971. The area is 80.708k㎡. Naejangsan, with Sinseonbong (763m) as its main peak, has peaks around 700m in height, but the peaks are each made up of unique rock formations, so it has been called 'Geumgang of Honam' since ancient times. Naejangsan was originally called Yeong-eunsan (靈隱山) after the main temple, Yeong-eunsaji, but it was called Naejangsan, meaning 'inside' (內) and 'hidden' (藏), because it was said that there were endless things hidden inside the mountain.

Source: Naejangsan National Park website

There is a visitor center in front of the shuttle bus stop after the entrance.

There is a free parking lot at the furthest point.

And two public parking lots, a private parking lot closest to the mountain.

I parked in the private parking lot.

Today's hiking course is to take the cable car up and visit Sinseonbong.

If you walk a little from the parking lot, you will see the shuttle bus stop.

The line was long, so I walked up, but there were many shuttle buses running.

The maple leaves end here.

Naejangsan seen from Yeonjabong, climbing up the difficult stairs.

There are no maple leaves.

I don't feel like hiking, so I decided to go down.

There is an exhibition space in the visitor center.

It was a disappointing hike because the maple leaves were gone.

It is said that the climate crisis is shortening the time we can see maple leaves, and I am worried whether I will be able to see them next year.

National Park Designation Date: 1971. 11. 17.

Highest point Sinseonbong: 763m

Recommended travel destinations

Ssanggyeru, Baekhaebong, Seoraebong, Ipamsan Fortress, Baekyangsa Temple, Soltisongjuk Village, Maple Tunnel

Food

Soltiatteok, Maple Tofu, Samchae dishes

Source: National Park Stamp Tour Passport

1. How to receive a stamp passport

• Pick-up location: 22 national parks nationwide / 109 park facilities

(From Wednesday, March 3, 2021 until the facilities of each park are exhausted)

• Call each National Park Visitor Center in advance to check availability!

• Quantity and price: 20,000 / Free passport

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2. Stamp verification method (where to stamp)

• Verification location: 22 parks nationwide / 109 park facilities

(Each National Park Visitor Center - refer to the list below)

• Check the operating hours and closed days of each visitor center before visiting.

• Verification method: Get a stamp at each National Park's stamp location

Get a stamp on the corresponding page in the National Park passport to verify.

• Commemorative gift: Available upon collecting 10 stamps / 21 stamps

[Source] National Park Stamp Tour + Passport Obtaining Method, Stamp Locations and Commemorative Gifts Summary|