Chilgapsan Recreational Forest (칠갑산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-41-940-2428 Chilgapsan Recreational Forest opened in 1990 within a lush natural forest. The park offers many amenities to enjoy a relaxing time in nature. Overnight guests can stay in a cabin, complete with heating, a kitchen, and shower, or camp in the campground. The forest is…
Buyeo Muryangsa Temple (무량사(부여)) – Homepage www.muryangsa.net – Tel +82-41-836-5066 Muryangsa Temple, located at the foot of Mansusan Mountain in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, is said to have been built during the reign of Silla King Munmu by national preceptor Beomil. Geungnakjeon Hall can be seen after passing through Sacheonwangmun Gate, recognizably the best location for taking…
Goransa Temple (고란약수) – Tel +82-41-830-2623 Goransa Temple is located at the foot of the cliffs of Nakhwaam before the Baengmagang River. There is a well called Goranjeong behind the temple. The kings of Baekje are said to have drank water from this well at least once a day. It is said the water will…
Geumsan Boseoksa Temple (보석사 (금산)) – Tel +82-41-753-1523 Located on the southeastern slope of Jinaksan Mountain (732 meters), about six kilometers away from Geumsan-eup, Boseoksa Temple was founded by the great Buddhist monk Jogu Daesa in 866 (12th year of King Heongang) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple’s name Boseoksa (boseok meaning jewelry) comes from…
Cheonan Gwangdeoksa Temple (광덕사(천안)) – Tel +82-41-567-0050 Gwangdeoksa Temple is said to be established in 637 by Monk Jajang Yulsa during the Silla Kingdom and was refurbished during the reign of King Heungdeok (832). The temple sits in the southeast of Gwangdeoksan Mountain, which borders Asan-si and Cheonan-si, and the southwest of Taehwasan Mountain. It…
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Sudeoksa Temple (수덕사) – Homepage www.sudeoksa.com – Tel +82-41-330-7700 Sudeoksa Temple, which has played an important role in the history of Korea’s Buddhism, is located at the foot of Deoksungsan Mountain. It was one of twelve temples from the Baekje Kingdom mentioned in Chinese historical records. There is no historical record of when the temple…
Gapsa Temple (갑사) – Homepage www.gapsa.org gapsa.templestay.com – Tel +82-41-857-8981 Gapsa Temple is located in the forested foothills of Gyeryongsan Mountain, 19 kilometers from Gongju and a three-hour walk from Donghaksa Temple. The temple is most beautiful during fall when surrounded by crimson foliage. Gapsa Temple was established by monk Adohwasang in 420, during the…
Oseosan National Recreational Forest (국립 오서산자연휴양림) – Homepage www.foresttrip.go.kr – Tel +82-41-936-5465 Oseosan National Recreational Forest was opened on September 22, 2001 around Myeongdaegyegok Valley in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The area is separated from the city area, making it perfect for peaceful retreats into nature. There is a training center and many walking paths through the…
Huirisan Pine Tree Recreational Forest (국립 희리산해송자연휴양림) – Homepage www.huyang.go.kr (Korean only) – Tel +82-41-953-2230 Surrounded by majestic pine trees, Huirisan Mountain boasts an outstanding landscape; there is a reservoir at the foot of the mountain. Upon climbing to the top of the mountain, visitor can overlook the scenic West Sea. There are also numerous…