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Gijang Bulgwangsan Forest Trail with its beautiful five colors

A destination where you can find a mountain and valley, a hermitage and temple, and a bamboo forest

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The famous mountain in Gijang, Bulgwangsan Mountain, has dense broadleaf trees. In this quiet mountain, you’ll find the long-established Buddhist temples Jangansa Temple and Cheokpanam Hermitage, known to have been founded by Buddhist Monk Wonhyo. Let’s walk along the Bulgwangsan Forest Trail, where you can find inner peace and fully enjoy the beauty of the temples with the five colors of the mountain.

The trail starts from the parking lot of Jangansa Temple. From the beginning, you will be greeted by dense trees and a plethora of rocks boasting their beauty. The tall oak trees lined up along the trail create a greenery tunnel, as if they’re escorting the visitors. In the forest that boasts a thickness that doesn’t allow even a single ray of sunlight to shine through, the clean air is sure to give you a refreshing experience.

The forest trail of Bulgwangsan Mountain, colorful in autumn, stretches along the valley. It gently bends along it, where the sound of water can make anyone feel relaxed. The rocks and trees in Bulgwangsan Mountain are ideally harmonized to give you comfort like a mother’s warm embrace.

Walk on the trail, appreciating the colorful trees and the sound of water running from the valley. You’ll soon see a sign for the crossroad between Bulgwangsan Mountain and Jangansa Temple. Climbing the uphill toward Bulwangsan Mountain, the forest is getting thicker. Once you walk over the stone steps and along the dirt road, you’ll see a small trail on the way down. This is the way to reach Cheokpanam Hermitage.

Cheokpanam Hermitage is located at the end of the mountain slope where you can see an excellent panoramic view. The blue sky fills your heart, and the mountain ridge draws a fine line in the wide landscape. Spend some time at Cheokpanam Hermitage, which is guarded by an old tree so large that you can’t fit it into your view.

The way down redirects you to Jangansa Temple again. This old temple is worth a visit, which has been here at the base of Bulgwangsan Mountain for over 1,300 years. The picturesque autumnal scenery of the temple is in great harmony with the beautiful surroundings. Moreover, the traditional multicolored paintwork on the wooden building and its tiled roof of classic colors and the faded pillars create an unforgettable moment as you trek through the mountain.

Walk around in the Jangansa Temple with its harmony of simplicity and calmness. Here, the rustling bamboo branches shake, making refreshing sounds, and you’ll notice the surroundings full of bamboo trees. Walk through “Wonhyo Iyagi Forest,” which feels like a passageway into another world. Here, you’re surrounded by bamboos, completely blocked from the outside.

A destination that presents you various experiences: a mountain and valley, a hermitage and temple, and a bamboo path. Enjoy green nature at Gijang Bulgwangsan Mountain.

Overview

Address
(Jangansa Temple) 482, Jangan-ro, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan
Hours
Always
Service Fees
Free
Traffic Information
Get off Village Bus Gijang 9 at Sangjangan, and walk for 17 min. (Jangansa Temple)
Parking: Jangansa Temple Parking Lot