Rock peaks
Sheer walls.
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Juwangsan National Park lies in Cheongsong and Yeongdeok counties, North Gyeongsang Province, in eastern South Korea, part of the Taebaek mountain range, about 12 km east of the town of Cheongsong in a straight line. It was designated South Korea's 12th national park in 1976. The park covers about 107 square kilometres and, according to sources, is home to 88 plant species and 924 animal species. Juwangsan itself rises to 721 metres. Its highlights include Jusanji lake, Dalgi Waterfall and small mountain hermitages, and a Royal Azalea Festival is held in the first week of May. Towering rock peaks with sheer grey walls rise in the park, with narrow valleys between them where clear streams and green pools run below the cliffs. In Jusanji lake, old willow trees stand right in the water, and in the morning mist they look like a quiet painting. Trails from the park entrance follow the valley to waterfalls and cliffs, while harder routes climb to the peaks, so choose by your fitness and time. Autumn is finest for the colours and spring for the azaleas.
Sheer walls.
Willows in the water.
In the valley.
Cheongsong, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Valley trails are easier; the peak routes are harder.
Autumn and spring.