Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju) (희방사(영주))
Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju) (희방사(영주))
– Homepage
yeongju.go.kr
Huibangsa Temple is a temple located at an altitude of 850 meters in a valley south of Yeonhwabong Peak within Sobaeksan National Park. Founded in 643, it preserves the first Korean Buddhist scripture, the “Worinseokbo,” and traditional Korean architectural styles. Surrounding areas are adorned with Sobaeksan Mountain’s forests, offering opportunities for forest bathing and hiking. Flowing through the valley is a stream, adjacent to which stands the Huibangpokpo Falls, towering at 28 meters high.
– Address : 278 Jungnyeong-ro 1720beon-gil, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Not available
– Information and Guides
+82-54-638-2400
– Parking
Available
– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)
– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr
– Hiking Course
* Huibangsa Temple – Huibangpokpo Falls – Yeonhwabong Peak
* Huibangsa Temple – Astronomical
Observatory – Yeonhwabong Peak – Birobong Peak – Gungmangbong Peak – Jukgyegugok Valley
(22 km)
– Admission Fees
Individuals – Adult 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 600 won
Groups – Adult 2,000 won / Teenager 900 won / Children 500 won
* Group: 30 people or more
* Free admission: Preschoolers
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (소백산천문대)
– Homepage
www.kasi.re.kr/soao/index
Located within the Sobaeksan National Park, the Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (SOAO) was the first astronomy observatory in Korea to install a modern telescope. SOAO is in a great location to observe the stars because it is located on the highest point of southern Korea and far away from the light pollution of cities. To enter the observatory as a private visitor, one must climb the mountain from Jungnyeong Pass or Huibangsa Temple.
