Palgongsan Provincial Park 팔공산도립공원(갓바위지구)

Palgongsan Mountain (1,192m in elevation), in the outlying reaches of the Taebaek Range, stands sentinel over the spot where the Nakdonggang River and Geumhogang River converge. In the past, Palgongsan Mountain was regarded as a sacred mountain because it resembles the shape of the Three Buddhas. This mountain has magnificent granite formations at higher elevations, and the beautiful valleys, seamlessly interwoven with rock formations and thick forests, make for a spectacular view.

Palgongsan Mountain borders Gyeongsan, Yeongcheon, Gunwi-gun and Chilgok-gun in the north and surrounds Daegu metropolitan city in the south. With Birobong Peak in the middle, it extends to Dongbong Peak – Gwanbong Peak (Gatbawi Stone Buddha) in the east and Seobong Peak – Gasan Fortress in the west (20km long). It also offers many beautiful trails.

Located to the north of Gyeongsan City, Palgongsan Mountain has a splendid history, as many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulguksa Temple are found on this mountain.
 

[Trails from Gyeongbuk Area]
Couse 1: Gasanbawi Rock – Chikibong Peak – Hantijae Pass – Dongbong Peak – Domajae Pass – Neupaejae Pass – Gwanbong Peak
Course 2: Gyeojeongsa Temple – Gasanbawi Rock
Couse 3: Moraejae Pass – Gasanbawi Rock
Course 4: Sudosa Temple – Domajae Pass
Course 5: Sudosa Temple – Jinbulam
Course 6: Haewonjeongsa Temple – Dongmun – Gasanbawi Rock
Course 7: Yeojijae Pass – Gasanbawi Rock
Course 8: Baekheungam – Newpaejae Pass
Course 9: Peokjeong – Inbong Peak
Course 10: Seonbonsa – Yaksaam – Gwanbong Peak (Gatbawi Rock)

To prevent the event of forest fires and protect the natural resources, certain areas are closed from Nov 1 to May 15.

※ All trails not listed as closed are open as regulations.
※ The park may be closed at other times depending on the possibility of forest fire. Please check with the Palgongsan Natural Park Management Office before visiting.

[Admission]
Adults
Individual: 1,000 won / Groups: 600 won / Overnight: additional 400 won
Youths
Individual: 600 won / Groups: 400 won/ Overnight: additional 200 won
Children
Individual: 300 won / Groups: 200 won / Overnight: additional100 won

※ Groups: 20 people or more / Overnight: 1 night 2 days stay
※ For one day visits, the hours are limited. Last admission 21:20 / exit at 22:00.
※ Facility use (volleyball court, 2 handball courts, football court) is from 9:00 to18:00.

Two-wheeled vehicels
One day: 400 won / Overnight: additional 400 won
Compact cars
One day: 1,000 won / Overnight: additional 1,000 won
Bus, large-sized vehicles, freight trucks
One day: 2,000 won / Overnight: additional 2,000 won

※ An example for fees calculation:
2 adults with 1 compact car staying overnight: 4,800 won (admission 1,400 won x 2 people + parking fee 2,000 won)

Outdoor camping site, rest area, picnic area, volleyball court, handball court, football court, drinking fountain, cooking area, parking lot, etc.
※ Inquiries for reservation: call +82-53-602-5900
※ Reservation requests will only be accepted through the website.