Hwaeomsa Temple (화엄사) – Homepage www.hwaeomsa.org www.templestay.com – Tel +82-61-783-7600 Situated at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, 5.4 kilometers east of Gurye-eup, Hwaeomsa Temple was constructed in the 22nd year of King Seong’s reign (544) during the Baekje era, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple was rebuilt in 1636 after…
Gurye Yeongoksa Temple (연곡사 (구례)) – Homepage www.yeongoksa.kr – Tel +82-61-782-7412 Yeongoksa Temple is located in Naedong-ri, Gurye-gun and was constructed in 543 by Yeongi, a high Buddhist monk, who also helped create Hwaeomsa Temple. The temple was destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and the Korean War. In spite of the damage, the temple…
Information about Gangjin Dawon Tea Plantation (전남 강진다원).
Information about Muan Hoesan White Lotus Pond (무안회산백련지).
Birthplace of Baekje Buddhism (백제불교최초도래지) – Homepage tour.yeonggwang.go.kr – Tel +82-61-350-4674 Unlike Goguryeo and Silla, Baekje’s origin of Buddhism and how it spread had remained a mystery other than the story of how Indian monk Mirananta came to Yeonggwang and founded Bulgapsa Temple. In 1998, records were found stating that Monk Mirananta first set foot…
Information about 1004 (Cheonsa) Bridge (천사대교).
Geomundo Lighthouse (거문도 등대) – Tel +82-61-659-5696 Geomundo Lighthouse, completed on April 12, 1905, was the first lighthouse to be built on the southern coast of Korea. The white, 6.4-meter-high lighthouse shines a beam of light every 15 seconds that is visible for up to 42 kilometers away. In January 2006, a 33-meter-high lighthouse top…
Daedundo Island (대둔도) – Homepage tour.shinan.go.kr Daedundo Island is located 94 kilometers northwest of Mokpo and 3.2 kilometers away from Daeheuksando Island. The highest point of the island is Seongamsan Mountain at 163 meters, but with various steep edges. Various vegetables as well as seafood can been found throughout the island. – Address : 57,…
Hampyeong Ecological Park (함평 자연생태공원) – Homepage www.hampyeong.go.kr/ecopark – Tel +82-61-320-3530 Hampyeong Ecological Park is a reserve for rare species of animals and plants, as well as a space that provides exhibitions and programs for visitors to enjoy. The park is divided into different themes that incorporate educational and practical activities. It is also a…
Baegunsan Mountain Donggokgyegok Valley (백운산 동곡계곡) – Homepage www.gwangyang.go.kr – Tel +82-61-797-3333 Donggokgyegok Valley is one of four large valleys on Baegunsan Mountain. The valley opens up towards Gwangyang, with the waters of Dongcheon Stream flowing into Gwangyangman Bay. Donggokgyegok Valley is wide, making it convenient for transportation, and perfect for a family getaway during…