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Palgongsan National Park (Gatbawi Section) (팔공산국립공원(갓바위지구))

Palgongsan National Park (Gatbawi Section) (팔공산국립공원(갓바위지구)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 1

Gyeongsangbuk-do

Palgongsan National Park (Gatbawi Section) (팔공산국립공원(갓바위지구))

Palgongsan National 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

Palgongsan National Park (Gatbawi Section) is a Korean national-park area centered on the famous Gatbawi Buddha — an 8th-century Silla-era seated stone Buddha statue with a distinctive wide stone hat (gat). The Buddha has been a major pilgrimage site for centuries, with believers climbing the mountain to pray for academic success and other blessings. For travelers seriously interested in Korean Buddhist heritage and willing to commit to a serious mountain climb, Gatbawi is one of the strongest specialty single picks.

Quick highlights

  • Palgongsan area with famous Gatbawi Buddha
  • 8th-century Silla seated stone Buddha
  • Distinctive wide stone hat (gat)
  • Major pilgrimage site
  • Specialty Buddhism pilgrimage pick

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