Heungguksa Temple (Yeosu) (흥국사 (여수))

Heungguksa Temple (Yeosu) (흥국사 (여수))

– Homepage
www.여수흥국사.kr

– Tel
+82-61-685-5633

The name of Heungguksa Temple means “if the country prospers, the temple does well.” The temple was established to pray for the country to flourish. Located on Yeongchwisan Mountain, Heunaguksa was founded by Bojo Guksa in 1195.

Within the compound are other buildings including Wontongjeon, Palsangjeon and Daeungjeon (Main Hall). The temple’s main hall, a Treasure, is open in its structure and equipped with traditional Korean doors. A Buddhist painting named Hubultaenghwa is designated as a Treasure. At the entrance to the temple is a rainbow-shaped stone bridge called Honggyo Bridge,a Treasure, which is widely known as a distinguished work of art.

On Yeongchwisan Mountain, azaleas begin to bloom in early April and completely take over the mountain by the end of the month. Azalea blossoms create an extravagant view along the ridgeline of Yeongchwibong Peak (439 meters above sea level) and Jillyebong Peak (510 meters above sea level).
During this period, the Mount Yeongchwisan Azalea Festival takes place.

– Address : 160, Heungguksa-gil, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Temple stay

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-685-5633

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
From sunrise to sunset

– Admission Fees
Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won

Groups: Adults 2,000 won /Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won

* Group: 30 people or more
* Free: Preschoolers (ages 5 and younger)

– Restrooms
Available

– Parking Fees
Free

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Yeosu Yeongchwisan Mountain (영취산 (여수))

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
tour.yeosu.go.kr

Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, rising just 510 meters above sea level, but the mountain has long been deemed as a spiritual guardian of the Yeosu peninsula. During the old days, people held rituals for rain or offered wishful prayers here. Geumseongdae and Dosolam Hermitage are two Buddhist places of worship on the mountain.

As Yeongchwisan Mountain is not very tall, taking any hiking course will lead hikers to the peak within about four hours. The mountain is a perfect place for family travelers to go hiking. Yeongchwisan Mountain is also widely known as the first place in Korea where azaleas begin to bloom in the spring, and is one of the top three most famous places in Korea for azalea blossoms. In April each year, the azalea festival is held in the mountain. The festival offers a variety of programs including a ritual for the god of the mountain, a writing contest for students, a photo contest, and Miss Azalea beauty pageant. During the festival, visitors can enjoy various events and local foods.