Sancheong Daewonsa Temple (대원사(산청))

Sancheong Daewonsa Temple (대원사(산청))

– Homepage
www.daewonsa.net

– Tel
+82-55-972-8068

Located at the eastern foot of Jirisan Mountain, Daewonsa Temple was first built in 548 during the Silla dynasty, but it remained closed for over thousand years until it was renovated and made bigger with the name Daewon. Unfortunately, the entire premises were lost to a big fire during the night of January 12, 1914, and all the halls and pavilions, including Yosachae, totaling 184 rooms in 12 buildings, were rebuilt in 1917. However, they were damaged once again during the Korean War and were abandoned until the war ended where the temple was rejuvenated and made even bigger. Located nearby are Geoyeonjeong and Gunjajeong Halls that are believed to have been the studying venue of scholars.

* Daewonsa Valley
The two-kilometer-long valley that stretches from the parking lot at the entrance to Daewon Temple to the temple itself is surrounded by high hills and curious-looking rocks. The clean water that oozes out through craters between the rocks generates unusual scenery. Associated with Yongso Pond is the legend that a dragon lived in it for hundreds of years before it finally flew away. Somakgol Valley is known to be the place where the last king of Garak Kingdom came to feed his cows and horses.

– Address : 453, Pyeongchonyupyeong-ro, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Capacity
50 people

– Age Range
Visitors of ages 8 and older

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-972-8068

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Varies by program, check the official website for details

– Tour Course Information
Naewonsa Temple, Deokcheonseowon Confucian Academy of Nammyeong Josik, Royal Tomb of King Guhyeong, Sancheong Oriental Medicine Theme Park, Cotton Plantation Farm, Partisan Mountain Historic Sites, etc.

– Parking Fees
Free (Note: Parking lot for large-sized buses requires parking fees.)

– Restrooms
Available

– Reservation Info. for Foreigners
Reservation available via phone and homepage

– Interpretation Services Offered
Available in English

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Daewonsagyegok Valley (대원사계곡)

– Homepage
jiri.knps.or.kr
www.sancheong.go.kr

– Tel
+82-55-970-7201

Daewonsagyegok Valley is a place where one can be appreciate nature’s musical harmony of stream water, wind brushing against the leaves, and the chirping of birds. The nearly 12-kilometer-long Daewonsagyegok Valley’s stream water originates from the highest peak of Jirisan Mountain called Cheonwangbong Peak, and flows through Jungbong and Habong Peaks, as well as Ssukbatjae Pass, Saejae Pass, Wangdeungjae Pass, Bammeorijae Pass, and Ungseokbong Peak. Before reaching the valley, the water joins the currents from Sinbatgol, Jogaegol, and Bambatgol Valleys. The volume of water increases as it passes Saejae and Oegok Village and reaches Yupyeong-ri where Daewonsa Temple is located. The incessant sound of running water fills the silence of the forest as if Buddhist nuns were chanting blessings.