A garden full of fragrant herbs is to be found at the top of Baraebong Peak in Jirisan Mountain, 600m above sea level, where the largest royal azalea colony in Korea is also located. The place is the Jirisan Herb Valley, which was created over 18 years, starting in 2005. A well-being herb industry zone was established here as a herb-themed tourist destination by the Korean government. Over 1,300 kinds of herbs grow wild in Jirisan Herb Valley.
There is a lot to enjoy in Jirisan Herb Valley throughout the four seasons. You can take a walk along the promenade covered with flowers in spring. In summer, the garden offers a good place to cool off with various herbs, flowers, and 60 types of trees from the East and West. In autumn you can experience the beauty of chrysanthemum flowers and colored leaves, and in winter you can see silvery snowfields.
Jirisan Herb Valley offers many interesting experiences. You can enjoy a variety of experiences at the Herb Experience Tourist Farm, such as a botanical garden commentary tour and flower pot making. Skytrail, the largest extreme sports complex in Korea, is also popular. 63 obstacle courses are located in a 14-meter-high, three-story tower. Enjoy Relaxation at Jirisan Herb Valley, where you can experience extreme sports while enjoying the different charms of the four seasons. Enjoy extreme sports while enjoying the four seasons of the valley at Jirisan Herb Valley!