Hallasan National Park

Introduction

Hallasan National Park covers the dormant volcano at the heart of Jeju Island — South Korea's highest peak at 1,950 metres, its name meaning high enough to pull in the Milky Way. The crater lake of Baengnokdam at the summit stays brimful of cloud and sky, the sacred eye of the mountain. Five trails climb the slopes; the classic Gwaneumsa route runs 9.6 km return, though most hikers take Seongpanak, 4-5 hours one way up volcanic stone steps through temperate forest, azalea belts and alpine shrub to the rim overlook and a 360-degree sweep of island and sea. Azaleas blaze in spring, silver grass waves in autumn, and winter brings snow scenes and rime ice. Permits must be booked online ahead, and crampons and windproof gear are essential in winter.

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