National and Provincial Parks
As most of the peninsula is mountainous, Korea has many jagged mountain peaks and
rolling hills offering breath taking views of the surrounding areas. Many parks
have abundant plant and animal life. Korea also has several marine parks designated
as national parks along its coastline.
Koreans love hiking in the mountains, and all non-marine national parks have dozens
of trails for all levels of expertise. (The Hiking
section has more details, as well as several recommended
Hiking Routes to follow.)
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Daegu (Taegu) City-
Palgong-san Provincial Park (Daegu side)
Gangwon (Kangwon) Province-
Odae-san National Park, Seorak-san National Park (Inje), Seorak-san National Park (Sokcho), Seorak-san National Park (Yangyang)
Jeju (Cheju) Island-
Halla-san National Park
North Chungcheong Province-
Songni-san National Park, Worak-san National Park (North Chungcheong side)
North Gyeongsang Province-
Geumo-san Provincial Park, Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park, Palgong-san Provincial Park (North Gyeongsang side)
North Jeolla (Cholla) Province-
Jiri-san National Park (North Cholla area)
South Chungcheong Province-
Daedun-san Provincial Park, Gyeryong-san National Park, Taean Haean National Park
South Gyeongsang Province-
Gaya-san National Park (South Gyeongsang Area), Jiri-san National Park (South Gyeongsang area)
South Jeolla (Cholla) Province-
Duryun-san Provincial Park, Jiri-san National Park (South Cholla area)
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