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	Jirisan - Galbijim
		Jirisan is a mountain in the south of South Korea.
		Jirisan is considered the southern end of the mountain range Baekdudaegan, the "spine" of the peninsula incorporating the Taebaek and Sobaek mountain ranges.
		Dogodan (도고단) is the third highest peak of Jirisan, at 1,507 meters.
	wiki.galbijim.com /Jirisan (379 words)

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		Jirisan (Mt.) has been known as one of the 3 mountains of gods along with Geumgangsan (Mt.) and Hallasan (Mt.), and as one of the O-ak (5 mountains) in Korea, holding the position of Namak (southern mountain).
		Jirisan (Mt.) was designated as the first national park of Korea on December 29th, 1967, and covers parts of 3 provinces, 5 cities or counties, and 15 towns including Gurye-gun in Jeollanam-do, Namwon-si (city) in Jeollabuk-do, Hadong-gun, Sancheong-gun, Hamyang-gun in Gyeongsangnam-do.
		Also, 10 views of Jirisan (Mt.) including curved current of Seomjingang (River), the breath taking scenery of Nogo Unhae (Cloud Sea) on the side of Nogodan, Piagol maples which are at their peak in the middle of October are famous for their picturesque sceneries.
	san.go.kr /english/info/jeonla_jirisan.jsp (375 words)

	Korea Map (Towns) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		Gurye is situated between the majestic peaks of Mt. Jirisan and the running waters of Seomjingang River.
		Jirisan has deep valleys, and because the mountain shape is so peculiar, different parts of the mountain will give you very different sceneries.
		Jirisan’s number one scenery is the sunrise - the red light from the horizon in the east is very spectacular, and it is the best place to see sunrise in the country.
	www.asia-planet.net /korea/gurye-gun.htm (1209 words)

	Jirisan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The mountain rises to 1915 metres above sea level and is located in a designated national park of the same name.
		The largest proportion of the national park is in the province of South Gyeongsang.
		The northern end of the Baekdudaegan is found at Baekdusan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jirisan (261 words)

	Korea Map (Towns) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		Sancheong has both large and small mountains, such as Mt. Jirisan and Mt. Hwangmaesan, and is divided in the center by a river.
		Jirisan National Park offers awesome views contributing to the natural beauties of this county, as do several temples and stone pagodas.
		Jirisan also features Banyabong and Nogodan, and is home to over 10 famous temples.
	www.asia-planet.net /korea/sancheong-gun.htm (491 words)

	Hadong-gun > Tourist Information
		Jirisan is stretching over 3 provinces of Hamyang-gun, Sancheong-gun and Hadong-gun of Gyeongsangnamdo, and Namwon-si and Guryegun of Jeolabukdo and it is one of the three-gods-mountain with Geumgangsan and Hallasan.
		Jirisan has 20 high tops of Cheonwangbong(1915m), Banyabong(1751m), Nogodan(1507m), Jeseokbong(1437m), which are higher than 1000m, and 85 other tops.
		Seomjingang and Namgang are flowing on the north and the west of mountain, separating Sobaek Mountains from Jirisan.
	www.hadong.go.kr /e/02/02_03_01.asp (628 words)

	Guide to popular sights in Korea : Hallasan National Park
		Mt. Jirisan is The first National Park in the country (1967), and a land park of the largest area (10 billion and 456 million pyeong).
		It is called Jirisan because it changed an ignorant person staying there into a wise one.
		Jirisan was also where the Buddhist culture prospered, and there are a lot of cultural assets here, such as Silsangsa Temple(National Treasure No.7), Baekjangam and the Three-Story Stone Pagoda (National Treasure No. 26.).
	www.comm.is-bg.net /kstudies/jirisan.htm (215 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		A place with beautiful scenery, Mt. Jirisan National Park was the first to be designated as a national park in 1967.
		Jirisan was also where the Buddhist culture prospered, and there are a lot of cultural assets here, such as Silsangsa Temple (National Treasure No.7), Baekjangam and the Three-Story Stone Pagoda (National Treasure No. 26.).
		Hwaeomsa is located in the southwest area of Mt. Jirisan, and is one of the 10 most famous temples on Mt. Jirisan.
	www.icc2008korea.com /experience.htm (884 words)

	The Ulsan Pear » Blog Archive » Jirisan National Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		Jirisan certainly lends itself to multi-day hikes as there are 9 shelters along the ridgeline and many campgrounds scattered throughout the park.
		One of the last places the tiger was found, Jirisan is now one of the few remaining places where you can find the endangered Sun and Asiatic Black bears, in the wild.
		From its daunting peaks and huge waterfalls to its lush valleys and untouched ecosystem, Jirisan is a sight to behold at any time of the year.
	ulsanpear.biz /wordpress/?p=381 (492 words)

	Seoul Searching - Nature Scenes of Korea
		Jirisan National Park was designated the first national park in South Korea in 1967.
		It is also the largest mountain park in South Korea, covering three southern provinces, Jeollabuk-do, Jeollanam-do and Gyeongsangnam-do (440,485 square kilometers).
		The main climbing route of Mt. Jirisan National Park is the Nogodan peak- Banyabong peak- Chonwandbong peak course.
	www.seoulsearching.com /photogallery/nature.html (238 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		Jirisan National Park, named as Korea’s first national park in 1967, is a majestic mountain range with Cheonwangbong the highest peak and numerous others more than 1,000 meters high.
		Jirisan is home to scenic valleys and numerous historical and tourist sites.
		The park is surrounded by five cities/counties, and tourists are advised to select one of them as a base from which to do their sightseeing.
	www.koreaspot.com /03art/02_view.html?no=109 (114 words)

	Amazing Korea
		Namwon is the gateway to Jirisan National Park.
		Jirisan National Park is South Korea's second-highest mountain, after Hallasan on Jejudo.
		Hwaeomsa Temple, founded in A.D. 544, is the largest and most renowned among the seven major temples in Jirisan.
	tia2000.ru /dv/korea/i6.htm (1048 words)

	Namwon - Review - In The City Of Love
		Established in 1967, Jirisan was the first designated National Park in Korea, and it remains the biggest at 440 square km.
		Straddling the border of three provinces, Jirisan is remarkable for its seven major temples, 800 varieties of plants, 175 types of medicinal herbs and 150 different species of birds.
		However, given its proximity to Jirisan National Park and Hwaeom-sa Temple, it is perhaps worth a half-day stopover en route from Seoul.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/namwon/361797 (1684 words)

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		By using the clean water flowing around Mt. Jirisan and fertilizing the plant by bee and cultivating in organic technique, it is very famous as chemicals-free fruit even in Japanese market and is recognized one of the best food in Sancheong region.
		Raised in the valley of Mt. Jirisan, this goat is processed to be mixed with other medicinal herb.
		Collected around Mt. Jirisan, it is processed in traditional way that it is produced in small quantity.
	www.knrda.go.kr /ares/english/main_04_07.htm (404 words)

	jenny's Journal
		All the more, with Mujugucheon-dong being the center, in conjunction with the National Park Administration Office, they provide the visitors with many convenience facilities in order to make their stay here more pleasant.
		The place of breathtaking view, Jirisan National Park was the first Korean park to be designated as a national park in 1967.
		Mt. Jirisan was also where the Buddhist culture prospered, and there are also many cultural assets here, such as Silsangsa Temple(National Treasure No.7), Baekjangam and the Three-Story Stone Pagoda (National Treasure No. 26.).
	www.greatestcities.com /users/enterludeus (610 words)

	Autumn foliage that colors the spirit (2003) : Tour2Korea.com
		It is also full of large and small waterfalls, a deep pond in which an ancient monster is said to live and boulders the size of houses, all nestled within a heavily wooded area.
		The autumn colors course that begins at Yeon-goksa Temple and continues along a path down the valley and on to Samhongso (means "three red-dyed things," the mountains, the waters, and the heart of those who witness them).
		The Jirisan Piagol Danpungje (Autumn Foliage Festival) takes place when the autumn colors are at their peak (to be announced).
	english.tour2korea.com /03Sightseeing/TravelSpot/travelspot_read.asp?oid=552&konum=subm1_1&kosm=m3_9 (1126 words)

	Korean Hwagae Green Tea from Jirisan Mountain - Ujeon - Antique Alive Store
		This particular green tea is made of tealeaves from Hwagae wild tea garden in Jirisan Mountain.
		Literally meaning "before the rain," Ujeon green tea is made by the very first tealeaves of the year, gathered before Gogu (the day around April 20 when the spring rain often falls).
		This tea from the Hwagae is cultivated on privately owned tea gardens located on the southern slopes of Jirisan Mountain, the most remote area from civilization in Korea, and are handmade, therefore producing more delicate teas which are of course, more expensive.
	www.antiquealive.com /store/detail.asp?idx=1882&CateNum=4 (1134 words)

	Adjacent Tourist Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		Jirisan National Park consists of small but famous mountains and boasts significant Buddhist cultural heritage.
		Only twenty minutes by car from Kurye is the famous Jirisan germanium hot spring.
		So, connecting a visit to Jirisan with adjacent tourist attractions is very convenient.
	www.npa.or.kr /chiri/eng/culture/tour_main.htm (104 words)

	KNTO Destination Guide - Hiking Course of Mt.Jirisan, Saryangdo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		The hiking trail to Geumpyeong-ri is the popular one where climbers can enjoy the hiking of the peak and ridge altogether.
		And the picturesque scenery of Hanryeosudo Waterway from the peak of Mt. Jirisan is quite impressive.
		To the east, rocky peaks of Chotdaebawi (bawi means rock), Talbawi, Oknyeo peak.
	www.visitkorea.or.kr /eng/info_db/dest/sight_detail.jsp?seqno=2965 (441 words)

	To Nogodan in Jirisan - Wesley's Tool-Box
		Even after passing the tollgate, we were still somewhat far away from the main destination, Nogodan, one of the mountains that comprise Jirisan.
		As we drove by, the road was swerving along with a river next to it.
		Shortly after passing the sign, there were a couple of nice waterfalls on the nearby river.
	tool-box.info /blog/archives/182-To-Nogodan-in-Jirisan.html (335 words)

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		Gurye-gun is situated between the majestic peaks of Mt. Jirisan and the running waters of Seomjingang River.
		Situated at the southwest of Mt. Jirisan, Hwaeomsa Temple is one of the 10 most famous temples in Korea.
		It is named so because in the fall the leaves in the valley turn crimson red, and is also known as one of the ten most beautiful sceneries of Mt. Jirisan.
	www.mykoreahotels.com /place-Jeollanam-do.php (520 words)

	Official Site of Korea Tourism Org.: Four seasons >Maple Korea
		Thanks to the mountainous terrain and sharp difference in daily minimum and maximum temperatures during fall, the autumn leaves in Korea are bright and intensely colored.
		Jirisan National Park is the largest in Korea (440 square kilometers).
		Of the 20-odd Jirisan Mountains valleys, Baemsagol Valley and Piagol Valley are considered the best spots to see fall colors.
	english.tour2korea.com /11Overseas/Singapore/maple_korea.asp?kosm=m1_9&konum=subm4_4 (690 words)

	Ministry of Environment Republic of Korea
		However, due to loss of habitat and illegal poaching, the number of fl bears decreased at a rapid speed in the latter 20th century.
		However, traces of bear paws and excretions were found even very recently and there were rumors of fl bear in the remote region of Jirisan and few others.
		In November 2000, a local TV caught a picture of a fl bear in Jirisan and soon after, cameras were set up by NIER for fl bear watch throughout Jirisan.
	eng.me.go.kr /docs/news/hotissue/hotissue_view.html?seq=8&page=1 (1097 words)

	Kyungju and Jirisan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		Mum looking around in Chung Hak Dong, A religious place in Jirisan, made to honour and worship the "Origin of Korea" - First ancestor of Korea, Tan Gun.
		My father was also impressed by all the stones put up in very nice decorations.
		We all stayed 2 nights in a beautiful cabin in Jirisan built by Kim Young.
	www.klingsheim.com /Kyung.htm (117 words)

	Learn Korean language in Korea National Institute
		Also the leaves of trees are tinged with red and yellow in autumn.
		A magnificent ridge behind Hwaeomsa is Nogodan in Jirisan National Park.
		Get to a rest place, Seongsamjae along the Jirisan road and then reach the top of Nogodan after short climbing.
	www.studyinkorea.go.kr /ENGLISH/A500/A500_Co82.jsp (314 words)

	KNTO Destination Guide - Mt. Jirisan National Park (Namwon) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		Management Office: Mt. Jirisan National Park Northern HQ (Tel) 063-625-8911/2 Description: Mt. Jirisan was designated as Korea’s first national park in 1967 and sometimes called other names such as ‘Mt. Bangjangsan’ and ‘Mt. Duryusan’.
		Jirisan is one of the Korea’s Big five mountains, as well as one of the Korean peninsula’s eight superb views.
		With its beauty and grandeur, it has been an object of folklore for thousands of years.
	www.visitkorea.or.kr /eng/info_db/dest/sight_detail.jsp?seqno=1510 (376 words)

	Jirisan
		During the Lunar New Year holiday (Feb 8-10) we went to Jirisan National Park with Joel, Leslie, Andy and Nikka.
		Actually not Jirisan but a sunset on the west coast.
		Again not Jirisan but same spot as previous picture.
	homepage.mac.com /karecody/KoreaYear1/PhotoAlbum95.html (129 words)

	Famous Sight
		Jirisan National Park that is appointed as the first national park in Korea in 1967 has been noted for one of the three divine mountains together with Mt. Guemgangsan and Mt. Hallasan from old times.
		Jirisan spreads over three provinces and five cities or county that Gurye-gun in Jeollanam-do, Namwon-si in Jeollabuk-do, Hadong-gun, Sancheong-gun and Hamyang-gun in Gyeongsangnam-do.
		Since long time ago, Mt. Jirisan is famous for ten beautiful spot in Jirisan.
	www.gojb.net /resource/EsResourceView.jsp?p_ResourceNo=890&p_ResourceCode=VF&p_LangCode=ENG (295 words)

	Sancheong, Kyongsangnam-do (South Korea) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-03)
		The mountain at the top symbolizes Jirisan, a spiritual mountain for Korean people, and the unwavering spirit of scholars The dynamic rings surrounding Jirisan symbolize the future image of Sancheong's development.
		The jewel in the lower part symbolizes the clean streams of Gyeonghogang, Deokcheongang, and Yangcheongang and clean nature Its overall shape is a heart.
		It also symbolizes people-oriented open administration, people's will to develop the area into the center of Jirisan cultural zone, a strategic transportation point, tourism aiming balanced development and preservation, and strong spirit to develop into the future.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/kr-48-sg.html (132 words)

	Bienvenidos a Corea Hoy !!!
		Cheonghakdong, situado en la Montaña Jirisan en Hadong, Provincia deGyeongsangnam-do, en un valle tan profundo y rodeado de cadenas montañosas tan elevadas que hacían el acceso muy difícil,estuvo casi aislado del mundo exterior hasta principios de la década de 1970.
		Geográficamente, la Montaña Jirisan es tanto el punto de comienzo como el punto de finalización de Baekdudaegan, la cadena montañosa que forma la columna vertebral del país.
		Por esta razón, muchas novelas se sitúan en Jirisan, incluyendo "Jirisan" de Lee Byeong-ju, "Nambugun" de Lee Tae-eui, y "Taebaeksanmaek" de Cho Jeong-rae, e incontables poetas del pasado han cantado elogios a la montaña.
	www.coreahoy.net /document/05febtra28-13.html (1491 words)

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