Maisan Provincial Park (마이산도립공원)

Description

Maisan Provincial Park is located in Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. The peak has a variety of names depending on the season. In the spring, it is called Dotdaebong; in the summer, Yonggakbong; in the fall, Maibong; and in the winter, Munpilbong.

There are two main trails leading up Maisan Mountain, located on the southern side and the northern side. The southern course is very popular, showcasing the many stone pagodas of Tapsa Temple. This temple has around 80 tall stone pagodas that do not sway no matter how strong the winds may blow. Another attraction of the mountain is Eunsusa Temple, where King Taejo stopped to give a 100-day prayer during his trip to Seongsusan Mountain.

Maisan Provincial Park is also well-known as a leisure retreat. Of the many hiking trails, there is a three kilometer-long cherry blossom tunnel that blooms every year in mid-April. This cherry blossom tunnel serves as the venue for the annual Jinan Cherry Blossom Festival, with exciting performances and beautiful scenary.

data provided by Korea Tourism Organization