Juwangsan National Park
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Juwangsan National Park is located in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea
South Korea
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, and is part of the Taebaek
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mountain range. It was designated the 12th national park in South Korea in 1976. The total size of the park is 107.42 km² (41.5 sq mi). The park is home to 88 plant species and 924 animal species.

Points of interest

  • Daejeonsa - Temple
  • Jusanji lake
  • Juwangam - Hermitage
  • Baekryeonam - Hermitage
  • Dalgi Waterfall
  • Juwangsam Royal Azalea Festival - annual festival, held the first week of May.

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