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Muwisa Temple (무위사)

17.6Km    2019-11-20

308, Muwisa-ro, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-432-4974

Muwisa Temple is located on Wolchulsan Mountain in Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do. The temple has at least 1,100 years of history as it was established sometime before the early 10th century under the name Muwigapsa Temple. The temple houses many significant Buddhist treasures.

Jeongnamjin Cypress Forest Woodland (정남진 편백숲 우드랜드)

18.8Km    2024-12-12

180, Woodland-ro, Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-864-7911

Jangheung Jeongnamjin is an ecological village situated next to mountains, the sea, and the river. The Jeongnamjin Cypress Forest Woodland is the best spot in the area to enjoy the refreshing air and a forest full of tall, 40-year-old cypress trees. Sitting at the foot of Eokbulsan Mountain overlooking downtown Jangheung-eup, the Jeongnamjin Cypress Forest Woodland is home to the Wood Culture Experience Hall, beautiful lodging facilities, including hanoks (traditional Korean houses), the Jeonnam Woodcraft Center, the Ecological Building Experience Site, Forest of Therapy, and the Cypress Salt House (traditional Korean sauna).

Haemaru healingsoup (해마루 힐링숲)

19.5Km    2024-12-24

108-35 , Donghae-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-2332-6303

Dogapsa Temple (도갑사)

19.8Km    2021-12-06

306, Dogapsa-ro, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-473-5122

Dogapsa Temple, built during the late Silla period, has a long history and various national treasures. Approximately 100 meters from Iljumun Gate of Dogapsa Temple is Haetalmun Gate (gate of emancipation), built in 1473 with a unique design that is also designated as a National Treasure. Near the gate is Treasure No. 1134, Wooden Child Manjusri and Samantabhadra of Dogapsa Temple. A five-story stone pagoda as well as Stone Seated Buddha (a Treasure) can also be seen at the temple. A large amount of the temple was burnt down during various wars, but the remaining stones show how large the temple once was.

Chadam (차담)

20.0Km    2024-02-20

308 Dogapsa-ro, Gunseo-myeon, Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do

Chadam is a hanok café located at the entrance of Dogapsa Temple in Wolchulsan National Park. Its signature menu item is the insam latte (ginseng latte), made by mixing milk with raw ginseng and honey. Other popular choices include daechu cha (jujube tea), baekhyanggwa ade (passion fruit ade), and patbingsu (shaved ice with red beans). They also sell a dessert called yeonkkulppang (bun with lotus roots, yam, red bean filling), which is unique to temples. Visitors can enjoy healing while observing the majestic Wolchulsan Mountain, which change with the seasons.