Hallasan National Park

Jeju & Traveling

Standing at 1,947 m above sea level, Hallasan Mountain is the highest mountain in South Korea and a place where different climates coexist because of its location in the warm southern seas. It was designated as a protected area in 1966 and the seventh national park in Korea in 1970, as the mountain is home to nearly 2,000 species of plants and 500 species of animals. It is the only national park managed by a regional authority in Korea, and the love of the people of Jeju has spared the park from damage from development projects. There are seven trekking paths, from Eorimok to Yeongsil, Seongpanak, Gwaneumsa, Donnaeko, Eoseungsaengak, and Seokguram. The Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa courses lead to the summit of the mountain, Baengnokdam Crater. The two courses also operate under a strict system of reservation to protect the natural environment of Hallasan Mountain. Only 1,000 and 500 visitors are allowed per day in Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa courses, respectively.