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Gyeongsangnam-do

Hwangmaesan County Park (황매산군립공원)

Hwangmaesan County Park is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationEnglish-friendly

Why go

Hwangmaesan County Park is a designated county-level park in Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, set on Mt. Hwangmaesan and famously known as one of Korea's premier azalea-blooming destinations during the late-spring (May) bloom season — when the mountain slopes turn brilliant pink across vast stretches of azalea-covered upland meadows. The park combines marked hiking trails through the azalea-and-grass slopes, multiple summit-area viewing decks, and supporting natural-tourism infrastructure. Best timed precisely to the late-April-through-May azalea peak; outside that window the visual draw is substantially weaker.

Quick highlights

  • Designated county-level park in Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do
  • Set on Mt. Hwangmaesan
  • One of Korea's premier azalea-blooming destinations
  • Mountain slopes turn brilliant pink in late-spring (May)
  • Best timed to late-April-through-May azalea peak

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