It was designated as the 11th national park in 1975 and it covers an area of 326.348 ㎢.
It has five peaks lined up like a folding screen, including the highest peak Birobong Peak at 1,563 m under the sea level, Dongdaesan (1,434 m), Durobong (1,422 m), Sangwangbong (1,491 m) and Horyeongbong (1,561 m). Under Noinbong (1,338 m) separate to the east from them, there is Sogeumgang River with a magnificent view. In addition, Gyebangsan Mountain (1,577 m) with a beautiful snowy landscape is located to the east.