| Address |
| 247 Bukgok-ri, Myeongho-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do |
| Description |
It is quite difficult to get to Cheongnyangsa Temple, probably not worth the
effort if it’s just to see a rather ordinary temple building. But it is a place
where you can feel the presence of Buddha: the beautiful scenery of Mt.
Cheongnyangsan from the temple simply cannot be described in words.
Cheongnyangsa Temple is located at the foot of Yeonhwabong Peak, which is in
Mt. Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park. The temple was established by the Great
Buddhist Monk Won-Hyo, on King Munmu’s (661~681) 3rd year of reign, during the
Silla (57BC~AD935) Period.
Cheongnyangsa Temple is currently a very small
temple, but it is believed to have been a very large temple once. Because of
political measures of the Joseon Period (1392~1910) to abolish all temples in
the country, only the Cheongnyangsa Yuribojeon (regional cultural asset No. 47)
and Eungjinjeon are left. There is a calligraphy tablet preserved in the
sanctuary, which was written by King Gongmin (reign 1351~1374) during the Goryeo
Period.
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| Directions |
From Bonghwa take the Mt. Cheongnyangsan bound bus (30-40 minutes travel
time, bus runs 4 times/day) and get off at Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park. Taxi
takes 25 min.
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| Information |
- Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park Control Office +82-54-672-4994 (Kor, Eng)
- Admission Fee: Because the Park is within Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park,
visitors must pay admission fee.
Adults: 800 won (groups of over 30: 600 won)
Youths: 600 won (groups of over 30: 400 won)
Children: 300 won (groups of over 30: 200 won)
* Children - Age 7-13 / Teenagers - Age 14-23/ Adults - Ages 24-64
* Age 6 and younger and 65 and older are free
- Closed: None
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