Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto (2nd Seokguram) (군위 아미타여래삼존 석굴)
Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto (2nd Seokguram) (군위 아미타여래삼존 석굴)
– Homepage
www.gunwi.go.kr
– Tel
+82-54-383-8032
At the Hantijae Peak of Palgongsan Mountain in Daegu, is the Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto, referred to as “the 2nd Seokguram Grotto”. This grotto, designated as a National Treasure, is a natural cave on a sheer cliff. There is the beautiful Amitabul Buddha, the Bodhisattva of Power and the Bodhisattva of Compassion. The cave is 4.25 meters wide and 4.3 meters long, and is located 20 meters above the ground. This grotto is the progenitor of the Gyeongju Seokgulam Grotto, preceding the construction of Seokguram grotto by 100 years. It has been designated as a world cultural heritage.
The square-shaped ceiling is highest in the middle of the chamber. The Amitabul Buddha sits in the center with the Bodhisattva of Power and the Bodhisattva of Compassion flanking its left and right sides. The main Buddha is very refined and graceful with short hair and a divine smile on its face, sitting with crossed legs in a full-lotus posture.
– Address : 24, Namsan 4-gil, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
※ Presentation Information
– Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-383-8032
– Parking
Available
– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)
– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr
– Admission Fees
Free
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Gunwi-gun Palgongsan National Park (팔공산국립공원(군위군))
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– Homepage
www.knps.or.kr
– Tel
+82-54-880-8300
Palgongsan Mountain is located south of the Taebaek Mountain Range where the Nakdonggang and Geumhogang Rivers meet. The mountain stands high and stretches out like a folding screen. Near the top of the mountain, the granite protrudes in an odd shape creating a tall, grand geographical feature of the mountain. Furthermore, every valley is decorated with an exquisite rock face and lush forest adding to the mountain’s reputation. Palgongsan Mountain was designated as a National Park in December 2023. The mountain has many ancient temples and historical sites such as the Gatbawi Stone Buddha, Wonhyosa Temple, Cheonseongsa Temple and Bulgulsa Temple.
⊙ Hanbam Village (한밤마을)
– Homepage
https://tour.daegu.go.kr
◎ Travel information to meet Hallyu’s charm – TV series”The Good Bad Mother”
Serving as the inspiration for Jowoori Village in the show “The Good Bad Mother,” this charming village under the Palgongsan Mountain retains the picturesque stone walls and sceneries of rural Korean villages. If you were a fan of the show, head to Hanbam Village and walk along the stone walls to re-live your favorite scenes.
