Piagol Valley
피아골
Jirisan's top autumn foliage spot, the “Three Reds” valley of red mountains, red water and red people, where maple color fills the valley and glows in the stream.
Piagol Valley lies in Tuji-myeon, Gurye-gun, South Jeolla Province. From Yeongok Temple, it is about 6 km up the valley to Piagol Shelter. In autumn the whole valley is covered in red leaves, known as the “Three Reds”: red mountains, red reflections on the water, and people themselves tinted red. It is one of Korea's most famous spots for autumn foliage, and a red leaf festival is held every year from late October to early November. The lower section, down to the Samhongso Pond area, has a gentle trail, and a round trip takes about 2 hours. Near the entrance you will find Yeongok Temple and a parking lot. Weekends in foliage season are very busy, so arrive early.
Opening hours
Open all day (hiking-in times restricted by season)
Nearby sights
- Ssanggyesa Temple
- Hwagae Market & Cherry Blossom Road
- Nogodan Peak
- Unjoru House
- Baemsagol Valley
- Hwaeomsa Temple
- Samseonggung Shrine
- Cheoneunsa Temple