Sobaeksan National Park in South Korea

Sobaeksan National Park in South Korea is a branch of what could be called the backbone of Korea - Mt. Taebaeksan. In 1987, Mt. Sobaeksan was designated as National Park No.18. Its whole dimension is 320.50km. The features of Sobaeksan National Park in South Korea include:



  • On the highest peak, called Birobong, there are many wild flowers and royal azaleas.
  • Between the 1st Yeonhwabong and Birobong is the Northwest Samyeon (1,200-1,350 m above sea level) where you can find the largest thriving yew tree community.
  • The west side of Mt. Sobaeksan is steep. Streams from Nakdonggang River flows to Jukgyaecheon River. This is often used as a mountain climbing course.
  • From Birobong, follow down Jukgyaecheon and you can enter the Seokryun Mine.
  • Move further to find Choamsa Temple, Seokcheon Pokpo Waterfall and Seonghyeolsa Temple. If you go 4 km southwest of Birobong there is a leveled walkway that leads to Yeonhwabong.
  • You can also visit the National Astronomical Observatory situated nearby. 4km south of this mountain is a high valley called Jukryeong.
  • On the east of the Mt. Sobaeksan there are old temples from the Silla Dynasty, the Huibangsa and Birosa Temples.
  • At the entrance of Huibangsa Temple there is the Huibang Pokpo Waterfall, considered the most beautiful waterfall of Gyeongsangnam-do.
  • Sobaeksan National Park in South Korea has a fantastic view and is known to have many animals and plants and trees living on the mountain.