• Start
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• Gaepyeong Hanok Village
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• Josaenzip
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• Sangrim Park
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• Hamiang Wine Valley
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• Anui Wonjo Galbee restaurant
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• Odojae
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• Seoamjeong Temple
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• Maum Hotel
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• Hyeon Restaurant
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• Gwanghalluwon Garden
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• Guryong Falls
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• Silsangsa Temple
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• Finish

My friend said, “Go to Jirisan mountain if you have nowhere to go.” It really makes sense. The natural scenery of Jirisan mountain is amazing. And there are a lot of historic sites and temples with a long history. Jirisan Dulle-gil would be the best, I guess. In particular, now is the best time to take a walk. Today, I am going to walk 3 kilometers course from Guyong valley to Guryong falls.

“Yungmojeong Pavilion” is located at the entrance of Guyong valley. The name of the village is “Yonghodong” that means nine dragons. Yungmojeong was named after hexagon pavilion where classical scholars had a quality time 400 years ago. Originally, it was located on the rock of the valley, but it was swept away in the flood. Now it has been restored on the hill.

Yungmojeong Pavilion was used to be on the rock of the valley. Yangbans in the Joseon dynasty period built a pavilion and enjoyed a taste for the arts. This is “Yongso”, the first scenery among eight sceneries in Namwon. I think it was named after the ascending dragon. Anyways, there are a lot of Yongso in Korea.

The valley surrounded with rocks looks wonderful. Like you saw Seoamjeong temple, the valleys are made of rocks around here. Guyong valley stretches out from Hogyeong-ri, Jucheon-myeon to Deokcheon-ri. The oddly formed rocks and strangely shaped stones and beautiful mountain are awesome.

There is high stairs in the middle of the hill right across Yungmojeong pavilion. This is “Tomb of Chunhyang”, the tomb of Chunhyang. There is a tombstone written “Mango yeolne Seong Chun-hyang jimyo” in front of the tomb. Isn't she the real person? Anyways...

I tried to go to Yonghoseowon, but the road was blocked with gold rope. Then a puppy came to me and barked. Maybe I cannot go inside. :-)

Okay, let's take a walk~ Guryong falls are about three kilometers far from here. It is quite a short distance, so you can walk within three hours. Oh, you can also drive your own car. The sky is so blue. It is spring. It might have covered with snow a couple of days ago. The trip is the best in the daytime on weekday. I am the only person in the valley! Maybe I can meet Jirisan black bear. :-)

Catkin in the riverside welcomes the spring. This tracking course is quite easy. But you should prepare equipments thoroughly. You should keep that in mind!

The mountain top is covered with snow yet, but the bottom has been almost melted. A brook is flowing in the middle of the road, so you can enjoy taking a walk.

Some roads are made of deck or steel stairs, but others are uneven and inclined. So you must wear right shoes.

You can arrive at the fall with suspension bridge after walking for about three kilometers. It was raining heavily. I could listen the sound of the water from a distance.

Wow! What a wonderful suspension bridge! You would be so surprised on the observatory of Guryong falls. The scenery is like that of TV documentary program. You would find the beauty of Jirisan mountain.

Walking on the suspension bridge is funny. I had a pleasant time alone. I would be swept away to Gwanghalluwon Garden in Namwon if I fall off!

Wow! Guryong falls are picturesque! The huge water falls from the upside. I am so surprised. I am going to go along the steel stair.

It's hard to recognize the picture since I took my camera obliquely. Now I can see the picture.

I found an extraordinary place after climbing the steel stairs. The water of Guryongjeong flows between rocks, making waterfall. It is a huge amount of water. The dragon might have ascended here.

The stairs that I had climbed were so steep. The ridge of Jirisan mountain stretches out above the valley.

Jirisan Dulle-gil continues. But the road of Guryong falls is not included in Jirisan Dulle-gil. However, it has become popular with many people. So the road of Guryong falls and the road of tree rest area have been included in Jirisan Dulle-gil course. You can meet Guryongchi, Soljeongji, Naesong village and Wuipyeong village along the road. It is about 12 kilometers from Yungmojeong pavilion to Wuipyeong village. Why don't you take a walk on weekends in spring? In particular, I strongly recommend today's course.

+ Address of Yungmojeong pavilion: Hogyeong-ri 16, Jucheon-myeon, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk

+ Contact information: 063-625-8911

Address: 전라북도 남원시 주천면 호경리 16 / 대한민국 전라북도 남원시 주천면 호경리 16