[National Park Stamp Tour] 4. Juwangsan National Park

One of the three major granite mountains in Korea, along with Seoraksan and Wolchulsan,

mountains like Taehangsan, Daedunsan, and Wanggeoam in the western part of the Bukhan Mountain range form a horseshoe shape

creating a magnificent mountain landscape.

With its unique rock formations, Yongchu Falls, and Jeonggu Falls, it was formed by lava flowing down 70 million years ago,

composed of solidified welded tuff, creating a unique scenery.

Source: Introduction within the National Park Stamp Tour Passport

Stamp and take a commemorative photo

Along the road leading up from the parking lot, there are many restaurants,

and restaurants provide water as a service along with business cards.

I received a bottle of water and went up, but in front of Daejeonsa Temple,

there was a ticket booth collecting entrance fees, so I turned back.

On the way down, I had a meal at the restaurant where I had received the water.

I wonder why I have to pay an entrance fee without even visiting Daejeonsa Temple.

I wish they would allow hikers to pass through for free. After the meal, I moved to Jusanji.

Jusanji is a reservoir that was started in August 1720, the first year of King Gyeongjong's reign in the Joseon Dynasty, and completed the following October. With a length of 200m and an average water depth of about 8m, Jusanji has never had its bottom exposed, even during the longest droughts since its completion. Under Jusanji lies a dense and hard rock called welded tuff, formed by the adhesion of hot volcanic ash, with non-welded tuff and sedimentary rocks piled on top, forming a large bowl-like terrain.

When it rains, the non-welded tuff and sedimentary rock layers absorb water like a sponge and release it gradually, maintaining such abundant water resources. In particular, Jusanji is home to over 150-year-old weeping willows, whose beautiful scenery attracts many tourists. Jusanji, where rocks, water, and trees harmoniously coexist, presents different landscapes in each season and is a valuable natural heritage, designated as National Treasure Scenic Spot No. 105 in 2013.

Source: Cheongsong National Geopark

National Park Designation Date: March 30, 1976

Recommended Nearby Tourist Destinations

Juwangam, Bogwangjeon, Yongchu Falls Cliff Trail, Yongyeon Falls, Jusanji, Gyaekju Literature Museum, Dalgi Yaksu Spring

Source: Introduction within the National Park Stamp Tour Passport

Food

Dalgi Nurungji Baekseuk (rice porridge chicken stew), Golburi Jorim (braised mountain catfish), Golburi Guk (mountain catfish soup),

Dak Bulgogi (marinated chicken), Deodeok Gui Jeongsik (Korean ginseng root set meal)

Interpretation Program

[The Rock Story Embracing the Legend of Juwang]

-Juwang Valley, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM daily (Free)

Source: Introduction within the National Park Stamp Tour Passport

1. How to Obtain a Stamp Passport

• Pick-up Location: 22 National Parks nationwide / 109 park facilities

(From Wednesday, March 3, 2021, until supplies last at each park facility)

• Call the visitor center of each national park in advance to check availability!

• Quantity and Price: 20,000 copies / Passport pick-up is free

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2. How to Authenticate with a Stamp (Where to Get Stamps)

• Authentication Location: 22 parks nationwide / 109 park facilities

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

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

• Authentication Method: Obtain stamps for each national park at the authentication location,

and authenticate by stamping the corresponding page in the National Park Passport.

• Commemorative Gift: 10 stamps / Can be applied for after collecting 21 stamps.

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