Piagol Valley in South Korea
South Korea - Daegu - Incheon - Jeju - Seoul - Daejeon
Fast Facts of Piagol Valley in South Korea
- Location: Piagol Valley, Naedong-ri, Toji-myeon, Guri-gun, Jeollanam-do
- For more information, contact at Mt. Jiri National Park South Administration
Office (061-783-9100) Homepage: http://www.gurye.net (Kor, Eng, Jap, Chi)
- National Park & Cultural Tour ticket fee:
- Individual: (age 20 or older) - 2,600 won, (age 14-19) - 1,300 won, (age
13 or younger) - 700 won
- Group: (age 20 or older) - 2,400 won, (age 14~19) - 1,100 won, (age 13
or younger) - 550 won
Facilities of Piagol Valley in South Korea
- We don't suggest you to visit Piagol Valley in South Korea only during
autumnal fall. Rather take your time and explore this valley at any time of
the year.
- You will spot Yeongoksa temple at the entrance to Piagol Valley, also
known to be the largest temple in Mt. Jirisan.
- Even if you can't tread for long, getting to Piagol Valley in South Korea
is not tough because it is not steep at all.
- There are various other cultural treasures in Piagol Valley in South
Korea and even the trail from the mouth of the valley to Samhongso, is spectacular.
- Samhong is a blend of three red colors - Sanhong, the mountain red, Suhong,
the water red and Inhong, the person red.
- Piagol Valley in South Korea is also the site where the Piagol Autumn
Leaves Festival is organized annually during which valley trail walk, sale of
local products and photo exhibitions are prominently showcased.
How To Reach Piagol Valley in South Korea
- You can avail bus from Gurye Station or Gurye Bus
Terminal to Yeongoksa Temple or Piagol. You will also get bus towards Yeongoksa
Temple from the neighborhood.
- You can also take a cab from Gurye Station to Yeongoksa
Temple.
