Naejangsan National Park
내장산
The national park known as “Korea's Finest Autumn Foliage.” In deep autumn, the maple tunnel before Naejangsa Temple and the cable car viewpoints draw huge crowds.
Naejangsan National Park is in Jeongeup city. It takes its name from the many hidden scenic spots within the mountain, and it is South Korea's most famous autumn foliage destination. The road from the entrance to Naejangsa Temple, about 2 kilometers, is lined with maple trees, forming a red tunnel in early November. A cable car takes you to a viewpoint overlooking the ring-shaped valley. Fit hikers can complete the Naejangsan loop trail, which passes around eight peaks. Weekends during foliage season are extremely crowded, so it is best to visit on a weekday and use public transport. From Jeonju, it takes about 1 hour by car, or you can take a KTX or bus to Jeongeup and transfer to Bus 171. The coordinates given are for Naejangsa Temple.
Opening hours
Open all day (cable car approx. 09:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Gochang Dolmen Site
- Geumsansa Temple & Moaksan
- Seonunsa Temple
- Naesosa Temple
- Jeonju National Museum
- Samcheon-dong Makgeolli Alley
- Jeonju Nambu Market
- Pungnammun Gate