The park's signature geological feature, the 'Giam' rock, resembles a giant set of fingers pointing toward the sky.
Juwangsan is home to the 'Juwang-am' hermitage, built into a narrow crack within a massive stone wall.
The park contains fossilized footprints of ancient fauna from the Cretaceous period.
Daejeonsa Temple, located at the entrance, houses a historic portrait of Samyeong Daesa.
The name of the park is derived from the legend of the King of Ju, a Chinese leader who allegedly hid in the caves after being defeated by the Silla Kingdom.
The park's unique topography is the result of massive volcanic eruptions that occurred approximately 70 million years ago.
Juwangsan is one of the few places in Korea where you can observe distinct hexagonal columnar joints in volcanic tuff.
The park area remains an active site for ongoing paleobotanical research.
Juwangsan is the smallest national park in South Korea, spanning 105.6 square kilometers in the Gyeongsangbuk-do province. It is designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark due to its unique volcanic rock formations, deep valleys, and dramatic cliffs. The park is named after the legend of King Ju, who supposedly sought refuge here during the Silla period. The main valley trail features a series of three interconnected waterfalls known as the Juwang Valley Waterfalls. The park is characterized by its high vertical cliffs and craggy peaks, such as Giam Cliff. The local area, Cheongsong, is known for its apples, which are grown in the park's vicinity. The park protects rare plant species including the endemic Pinus rigida and the Korean rosebay. Visitors primarily access the park through the Sangui-ri entrance. The geological profile consists of welded tuff created during the Cretaceous period.
The wooden boardwalk section overlooking the first waterfall (Yongchu Waterfall) where the canyon walls narrow significantly.
Wear high-grip hiking boots as the paths near waterfalls can be slippery and rocky.
Bring a portable water filtration bottle, as clean mountain spring water is available along the valley trails.
Visit on a weekday to avoid congestion on the narrow wooden boardwalk sections of the main trail.
Attempting to climb steep cliff faces outside of designated trails, as the rock is brittle and unstable.
The park may partially restrict access to specific high-altitude trails during dry seasons to prevent forest fires.
Carry out all trash as there are no bins on the trails; stay on marked paths to protect the local ecosystem.
