Mt.Chrisan National Park

The interwined mountain ranges of small and big, forming a backbone, embraced in its
bosom, the persisting history of 5,000 years of Korea. Chi-Ri Mountain is a great
mountain made appearance in the southern part of the Korean peninsula.  From
ancient times, Chi-Ri Mountain, together with Keum-Kang Mountain and Halla
Mountain, was known to be one of the Sam-Shin (three gods) mountains, and was
one of the 5 peaks of Shilla.  It was believed that"A foolish man staying in the mountain
becomes a wise man", hence the name of the mountain, Chi-Ri (knowing wisdom).
Designated as a first national park on December 29, 1967, it covers a total area of
440,485km in the three provincial areas.  The park boasts of peaks,waterfalls, big
temples and cultural assets.  There are some 10 conspicuous peaks such as
Chonwang-Bong, a seccond highest peak in South Korea, Chesok-Bong, Panya-Bong,
Nohgo-Dan.  About 6 famous valleys include Pamsa-gol valley, Chilsun valley,
Daewon-Sa valley and 10 prominent waterfalls include Kuryng waterfall, Pulil
waterfall, Yongchoo waterfall.