National Park · South Korea
Gayasan National Park
Gayasan National Park is a national park in South Korea, covering 414,148 acres (167,600 ha), established in 1972.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Park |
|---|---|
| Location | South Korea |
| Area | 414,148 acres (167,600 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Coordinates | 35.8167° N, 128.1167° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Gayasan National Park
Gayasan National Park, also known as Gaya Mountain National Park (Korean: 가야산국립공원), is a large national park in the eastern part of South Korea. The park is named in honor of Gayasan and became a National Park in 1972. The park includes Haeinsa, which is one of the main temples of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Daegu International Airport (TAE) · Daegu, South Korea · 30.7 miles away
- Gimhae International Airport (PUS) · Busan, South Korea · 63.8 miles away
- Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) · Cheongju, South Korea · 71.0 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Korea
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gayasan National Park?
Gayasan National Park is in South Korea (35.8167° N, 128.1167° E).
When was Gayasan National Park established?
Gayasan National Park was established in 1972, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Gayasan National Park?
Gayasan National Park covers 414,148 acres (167,600 ha).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q490975 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gayasan_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).