2025. 11. 16. 14:03ㆍ국내여행/경상도
친구야, 주왕산 단풍이 그렇게 예쁘다길래 드디어 다녀왔어.
근데 도착하자마자 첫마디가 뭐였는지 알아?
“사람 다 서울에서 여기로 왔나…?”
상이주차장 가기도 전에 이미 꽉 막혀서 멀찍이 내려 걸어갔잖아.
다들 같은 마음이었나 봐.
근데… 이 정도 인파를 뚫고 갈 만했어. 단풍이 제대로 절정이었거든.
Hey, friend, I heard the fall foliage at Juwangsan was so beautiful, so I finally went. But do you know what the first thing they said when we arrived? "Did everyone come all the way from Seoul to come here...?" Before we even got to the parking lot, the traffic was already jam-packed, so we got off and walked a long way. I guess everyone felt the same way. But... it was worth it to push through the crowds. The fall foliage was at its peak.
📍 코스 설명 (상이주차장 → 대전사 → 용추폭포 → 용연폭포 → 절구폭포)
● 상이주차장에서부터 이미 단풍 폭발
길 양쪽으로 빨강 · 주황 · 노랑이 동시에 터져있어서
걸으면서 “와…” 소리 자동으로 나오는 구간.
● 대전사 — 주왕산의 고즈넉한 쉼표
단풍이 절경이긴 한데,
대전사 들어서는 순간 분위기가 싹 달라져.
사람 많아도 절집 자체가 주는 고요함이 딱 살아있더라.
단풍 든 나무 사이로 보이는 대웅전 풍경이 진짜 그림이었어.
너였으면 분명 사진 200장 찍었을걸?
● 대전사 → 용추폭포
여기서부터 본격적인 ‘물소리 + 단풍 조합’ 시작.
- 길이 평탄해서 걷기 좋고
- 계곡 따라 이어지는 단풍 색감도 쨍하고
- 중간중간 바위 위 포인트가 너무 예뻐서 멈추게 됨
용추폭포는 워낙 유명해서 사람 많긴 했는데
폭포 뒤쪽 단풍이 포인트.
작은 협곡과 어울려 멋있었지.
근데 폭포가 생각보다 작았어. ㅎㅎㅎ
● 용추폭포 → 용연폭포
개인적으로 이 구간이 더 좋았어.
- 사람 조금 줄어들고
- 물길 따라 울긋불긋 단풍 터널
- 시원한 계곡바람이 솔솔
- 사진 찍기 좋은 스팟 많음
용연폭포는 물줄기가 길게 떨어져서
용추폭포랑 느낌이 달라.
단풍이 더 가까이에서 감싸는 느낌이라 “여기가 진짜 힐링” 싶더라.
● 절구폭포 — 고생한 보람 터지는 피날레
코스 마지막에서 만나는 절구폭포는
바위 틈 사이에서 떨어지는 물줄기가 독특해서
딱 ‘마무리는 여기다’ 싶은 장소.
여기는 확실히 사진빨 최고야.
단풍도 선명해서 인생샷 남기기 딱 좋음.
📍 Course Description (Sangi Parking Lot → Daejeonsa Temple → Yongchu Falls → Yongyeon Falls → Jeolgu Falls)
● The autumn foliage exploded from the Sangi Parking Lot. Red, orange, and yellow burst simultaneously on both sides of the road, making it easy to exclaim, "Wow..." as you walk.
● Daejeonsa Temple — A Quiet Pause on Juwangsan Mountain The autumn foliage is breathtaking, but the moment you enter Daejeonsa Temple, the atmosphere changes completely. Even with the crowds, the tranquility of the temple itself remains intact. The view of Daeungjeon Hall through the maple trees was truly picturesque. If it were you, I'd have taken 200 photos!
● Daejeonsa Temple → Yongchu Falls This is where the real "sound of water + autumn foliage" begins. The path is flat, making for a pleasant walk. The vibrant autumn foliage along the valley is also vibrant. The beautiful rocky outcrops along the way made for a stop. Yongchu Falls is so famous that it was crowded, but the autumn foliage behind the waterfall was the highlight. it was beautiful, blending in with the small valley. But the waterfall was smaller than I expected. Hahaha.
● Yongchu Falls → Yongyeon Falls Personally, I liked this section better. There were fewer people, a tunnel of colorful autumn leaves along the waterway, a cool valley breeze, and many great photo spots. Yongyeon Falls has a long drop, so it feels different from Yongchu Falls. The autumn leaves felt closer and more enveloping, and I thought, "This is truly healing."
● Jeolgu Falls — A finale that's worth all the hard work Jeolgu Falls, which you encounter at the end of the trail, is a unique place where the water cascades between rocks, making it feel like the perfect ending. This place is definitely photogenic. The autumn leaves are vivid, making it the perfect spot for a memorable shot.
🍁 단풍 상태
✔️ 11월 초 기준 완전 절정
✔️ 빨강·주황·노랑이 층층이 물들어 있어서 사진 아무데서나 찍어도 예쁨
✔️ 올해 본 단풍 중 탑3 안에 든다 진심
🍁 Autumn Foliage Conditions
✔️ It's at its peak as of early November. ✔️ The layers of red, orange, and yellow make for beautiful photos no matter where you take them. ✔️ This is seriously one of the top three autumn foliage I've seen this year.
👟 난이도 & 분위기
✔️ 전체적으로 초중급 난이도
✔️ 남녀노소 다 가는 이유 있음
✔️ 사람은 정말 많았지만, 풍경이 워낙 좋아서 크게 스트레스는 안 받았어
👟 Difficulty & Atmosphere
✔️ Overall, beginner-intermediate difficulty. ✔️ There's a reason to go for people of all ages. ✔️ There were a lot of people, but the scenery was so beautiful that it didn't matter. I wasn't stressed.
💬 친구에게 자랑
야, 너 여기 꼭 가.
솔직히 말하면 사람 많아서 깜짝 놀랐는데
폭포 세 곳을 잇는 단풍 라인이 너무 예뻐서 다 용서됨.
사진 보내줬더니 너 한마디 했잖아.
“이 정도면 나도 간다.”
그래. 딱 그 반응 나올 풍경이야.
올해 단풍 여행 한 번 더 갈 거면 주왕산이 답이다.
💬 Bragging to a friend:
"Hey, you really have to go here." To be honest, I was surprised by the crowds, but the autumn foliage connecting the three waterfalls was so beautiful that I forgave it all. I sent you a photo, and you said, "If it's this good, I'll go too." Yes. It's the kind of scenery that will make you say that. If you're going on another fall foliage trip this year, Juwangsan is the place to go.