Chilgapsan itineraries

Temple Trail Day

The short way up Chilgapsan: past the totem poles, through the Janggoksa yard, then on to the summit. Lunch is a bowl of mountain-herb bibimbap, and the lake skywalk still fits in before dark.

Ridge Walk & Stars

Day one is the ridge traverse most people walk here: Hanti Pass over the summit and down to Janggoksa. Evening goes to the observatory, and day two climbs from the Cheonjangho bridge, the other side of the mountain.

Peak, Temple, Buyeo

Day one is the long 6.5 km climb from the recreation forest. Day two crosses the lake bridges and drives to Buyeo, and day three walks the old Baekje capital.

Festivals & seasons

• 3 — Spring fire-prevention restrictions
• 4 — Chilgapsan Totem Culture Festival
• 4 — Goun Botanical Garden Spring Flower Festival
• 5 — Fresh green
• 7 — Summer valley walks
• 8 — Cheongyang Pepper & Goji Festival
• 10 — Autumn colour
• 11 — Autumn fire-prevention restrictions
• 11 — Late-autumn night sky
• 12 — Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival

Souvenirs

• Cheongyang chili powder
• Dried goji berries
• Liriope root (maekmundong)
• Mountain herbs and greens