Jeongnyeongchi is a mountain pass situated at an altitude of 1,172m that traverses the Baekdudaegan Mountain Range and is located on the border of Jucheon-myeon and Sannae-myeon, Namwon. “Chi” refers to a part that protrudes outward from a fortress wall and a military facility built in preparation of enemy attacks. According to ancient records of the Three Han States, the name originated from when a king of Mahan in 84 B.C. ordered a general with the last name of Jeong to construct and defend a fortress to defend against the invasion of Jinhan and Byeonhan. During the Silla Period, Hwarang trained their martial arts.

Jeongnyeongchi is the highest observatory accessible by car on Jirisan Mountain. The beautiful mountain peaks of Nogodan, Banyabong and Cheonwangbong unfold before your eyes to the east while Seongsamjae Pass and Wangsirubong Peak are seen to the south and downtown Namwon to the west.

Some 500m away from Jeongnyeongchi in the direction of Goribong Peak lay the Rock-carved Buddhas at Gaeryeongam Hermitage Site. These 12 Buddha statues found on enormous bedrock are known to have been carved in the Goryeo Period.