Natural Monument No. 103. It is about 15 meters high, with a trunk circumference of about 4.7 meters at chest height, and the length of the branches is 19.9 meters from east to west and 19 meters from south to north. The estimated age is 500 to 600 years. The crown [樹冠 : the part of the tree above the stem where many branches are attached] looks very elegant, resembling a straw hat [笠] or an umbrella. It stands in the middle of the road leading to Beopjusa Temple in Sobaeksan Mountain, and it got its name, Jeong-i-pum Pine, because of the following origin. In 1464 (the 10th year of King Sejo's reign), when King Sejo was going to Beopjusa Temple, the palanquin he was riding passed under this pine tree, but the branches were so low that the people said, "The palanquin is stuck." At that moment, the pine tree raised its branches to let the palanquin pass safely. For this reason, it is also called 'Yeon-geol-i Pine,' and later, King Sejo granted the pine tree the rank of Jeong-i-pum (second rank official) and named it Jeong-i-pum Pine. According to some, King Sejo passed by this place and sheltered from the rain under this pine tree. The name of the village in front of where this pine tree stands is Jinheo (陣墟), which is said to have originated from the fact that the soldiers who accompanied King Sejo set up camp and stayed there at that time. This pine tree, with its legendary loyalty, has survived for a long time, but it has also suffered various damages, especially from the pine needle black bug, which has caused great damage to pines in Korea since 1970. This bug also caused damage to this tree, so in 1982, a wide protection area was created, a fence was erected, and the road was slightly diverted, etc., to protect it, and it has regained its vitality.Source: Naver Encyclopedia

This place is called 'A Mountain to Escape from the World', meaning 'a mountain to escape from the world'.

It spans across Boeun County, North Chungcheong Province, Goesan County, North Chungcheong Province, Sangju City, North Gyeongsang Province, and Mungyeong City, North Gyeongsang Province.

The main peaks, Cheonwangbong Peak, Birobong Peak, and Munjangdae Peak, connect the Baekdudaegan mountain range.

Beopjusa Temple is located in the midst of lush forests and beautiful nature.

Hwayang Valley, Ssanggok Valley, and Mansu Valley,

combine with strange and fantastic rocks to create breathtaking scenery.

Source: National Park Stamp Tour Passport Introduction

I got a stamp at the Beopjusa Temple Visitors Center.

Sobaeksan Mountain, where I visited after a long time.

Because it was late, I decided to just visit Beopjusa Temple.

Shouldn't the entrance fee be paid at the national park, not the temple?

I think it's unfair that people who don't go to the temple have to pay an entrance fee.

Hwaomsa Temple in Jirisan Mountain doesn't charge an entrance fee, so what's the difference...?

Anyway, I paid the entrance fee to go to Beopjusa Temple.

I slowly walk while taking in the phytoncides.

It seems like there are fewer hikers because it's a weekday afternoon.

Entering Beopjusa Temple.

National Treasure No. 55, Beopjusa Temple's Palsaengjeon Hall

It is listed as a World Heritage Site,

and many national treasures and treasures are in Beopjusa Temple, so come visit!

National Park Designation Date: 1970. 3. 24

Highest point: Cheonwangbong Peak, 1.058m

Recommended Travel Spots

Jeong-i-pum Pine, Osong Waterfall, Sejo Trail, Bulmogi Old Trail, Solhyang Park

Food

Mountain vegetable bibimbap, pine mushroom chicken soup

Interpretation Program

[The Story of Nature on Sejo Trail]

-Beopjusa Temple Nature Observation Trail. 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM daily (Free)

Source: National Park Stamp Tour Passport Introduction

1. How to receive a stamp passport

• Where to receive: 22 National Parks nationwide / 109 park facilities

(From Wednesday, March 3, 2021, until the stock runs out at each park facility)

• Contact the Visitor Center of each National Park in advance to check availability!

• Quantity and price: 20,000 copies / Free to receive a passport

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2. Stamp authentication method (where to get stamps)

• Authentication Location: 22 National Parks nationwide / 109 park facilities

(Visitor Center of each National Park - see list below)

• Check the operating hours and closed days of each Visitor Center before visiting.

• Authentication method: Get a stamp from each National Park at the authentication location

on the corresponding page of your National Park passport to authenticate.

• Commemorative souvenir: Apply after collecting 10 stamps / 21 stamps

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