Odaesan National Park

The park covers 303 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with five major peaks connected by plains, reaching heights of 1,563 meters.

Established as South Korea's eleventh national park in 1975, the protected area contains archaeological sites from the Goryeo Dynasty period.

Woljeongsa Temple, dating from the seventh century, stands within the park boundaries, representing traditional Korean Buddhist architecture and spiritual practices.

Multiple marked hiking trails traverse the park's landscape, with designated camping areas and pension accommodations available for overnight stays.

The park hosts 3,788 documented species, including 1,040 plant varieties, 28 mammal types, and 1,976 different insects within its protected boundaries.

Location: Gangwon Province

Inception: 1975

Website: http://english.knps.or.kr/Knp/Odaesan/Intro/Introduction.aspx

GPS coordinates: 37.79528,128.54306

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:40