Seongbulsa Temple (Gwangyang)

Seongbulsa Temple, located in Joryeong-ri, Bonggang-myeon, is well known in the area for its spectacular valley stretching about 2 km from the Seongbulsa parking lot, with clear water. The Beomjonggak Pavilion, which also serves as the Cheonwangmun Gate of Seongbulsa, houses a 1,870 kg bell. Seongbulsa is located below Dosolbong Peak of Baegunsan Mountain and was founded by State Preceptor Doseon in the late Silla period; many hermitage sites, roof tiles, and stone mortar hollows remain around it, but it was destroyed during the Imjin War and only an empty site remained. It was restored in 1960 as a three-room thatched cottage, and Buddhist work began; today it has a Daeungjeon Hall, Gwaneumjeon Hall, Geungnakjeon Hall, Beomjonggak Pavilion that also serves as the Four Heavenly Kings Gate, Iljumun Gate, and a five-story stone pagoda enshrining the Buddha's true-body sarira. Baegunsan is a famous mountain; at Usu Gyeongchip, its gorosoe mineral water, rumored to cure all diseases, is famous, and the mountain scenery is beautiful, with valleys that are among the best summer retreats and autumn foliage that is also spectacular. Around Seongbulsa are tourist sites such as Baegunsan Mountain, Seongbul Valley, and Eochi Valley.

Details

Admission fee

Free

Restroom

Yes

Foreign language guide service

Unavailable