Gayasan National Park

Gayasan National Park is a mountain reserve in eastern South Korea featuring dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and deep valleys. The landscape includes multiple peaks and contains Haeinsa Temple, an important religious site.

The park was established in 1972 as South Korea's ninth national park, officially protecting the area's natural features and ancient sites. The region has held religious significance for centuries before this designation.

Haeinsa Temple functions as a living center of Buddhist practice within the park, where monks continue daily routines visible to visitors. The temple's presence shapes how locals and pilgrims move through and experience this mountain landscape.

The park has three campgrounds and multiple hiking trails, with the main entrance accessible via an information station near Haeinsa Temple. Wear sturdy footwear and bring layers for changing mountain conditions.

The park houses the Tripitaka Koreana, a collection of over 80,000 carved wooden blocks containing Buddhist scriptures from the 13th century. This rare collection draws scholars and pilgrims from around the world.

Location: South Gyeongsang

Inception: 1972

GPS coordinates: 35.81667,128.11667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07