| Address |
| 12-beonji, Hwangjeon-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do |
| Description |
Hwaeomsa is located in the southwest area of Mt.Jirisan, and is one of the 10
most famous temples on Mt.Jirisan. It is the most famous and representative
temple in Jirisan. Monk Yeongi found it SYYAD of the Silla period. It burned to
the ground during Jeongyujaeran (Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592), and the
buildings you see now, such as Daeungjeon and Gakhwangjeon Pavilions were all
rebuilt during the Joseon Period.
The path to Hwaeomsa Valley lies along a
valley. The valley is called Hwaeomsa Valley. The path eventually leads to Mt.
Jirisan Nogodan, and people use it as a trail walk. As you walk along the
valley, to the right across the valley is a resting place called “Poetry Hill”,
or Siuidongsan. This thatched house with a watermill looks very pretty. Beyond
this place comes Hwaeomsa Temple's main gate. When you enter, you can see a long
stonewall to the side of the main gate, and past the main gate is another gate
called Geumganggate. Beyond this door, there are stairs going up to Bojeru. At
the top of the stairs, the front yard of Dae-ungjeon the main building, appears,
and to each side of the stairs of the building are the Seo-ocheun (west 5-story)
stone tower and the Dong-ocheung (east 5-story stone pagoda). To the left of the
main building is Gakhwangjeon Pavilion. The stone light in front of Gakhwangjeon
Pavilion is acknowledged as the largest stone light in the country. It is an
artifact from the Tongil Silla Period. Hwaeomsa Temple has many national
treasures. Sasaja 3-story stone Pagod is the temple’s representative stone
artifact. To the left of Gakhwangjeon Pavilion are stairs that leads to a small
hill, called “Hyodae”, and that is where the Sasaja 3-story stone Pagoda stands.
The main building itself is a majestic and stately building, as well as Bojeru.
The temple has maintained its original structure much better than many of the
other large temples, and it blends well with the surrounding mountain scenery.
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| Directions |
From Gurye Bus Terminal or Gurye Train Station, take a bus headed to Hwaeomsa
Temple and get off at Hwaeomsa Temple. Walk 15-20 min. (Travel time 10-20 min)
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| Information |
1. Admission Fee:
- Individuals: Age 20 and over - 3000 won, 14-19 - 1800 won,
13 and under - 1300 won
- Groups: Age 20 and over - 2800 won, 14-19 - 1500 won,
13 and under - 950 won
2. Parking Fee: Free (Parking at the market, fee - 6,000 won per car).
3. Inquiries: Hwaeomsa Temple, Tel: +82-61-782-7600 (Kor)
4. Homepage http://www.hwaeomsa.org Kor)
5. Hours: 07:00-19:00
6. Closed: None
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