Gajisan Provincial Park (Miryang)

Gajisan (elevation 1,241m), located on the border of Miryang-si and Ulju-gun in Gyeongsangnam-do and Cheongdo-gun in Gyeongsangbuk-do, is the highest peak among the nine peaks of the Yeongnam Alps. To the west, it neighbors Unmunsan (1,188m). The area around Ssalbawi Rock near the summit and the ridge connecting the peaks consists of rock walls and rocky peaks, making it considered the most beautiful mountain in the Yeongnam region. Throughout Gajisan, rocky peaks and silver grass fields harmonize, and the hiking course leading to Unmunsan is a popular route for many hikers. In autumn, the section from Seoknam Pass to the summit features spectacular rock formations and autumn foliage. From the summit of Gajisan, one can overlook Unmunsan, Jaeyaksan, Cheonhwangsan, Sinbulsan, and Goheonsan. Gajisan is the source of the Miryang River, and to the south lies Cheonhwangsan (1,189m). At the foot of Gajisan sits Seoknamsa Temple, which houses cultural properties such as the Seoknamsa Budo (Treasure No. 369) and the Three-Story Stone Pagoda (Local Tangible Cultural Property No. 22). The path from the entrance to the temple is a walking trail lined with maple trees, old pine trees, and other lush forests.