Daeheungsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (대흥사[유네스코 세계문화유산])

Explanation

Daehuengsa Temple is told to have been built during the time of King Seong of the Baekje period by Adohwasang, a Silla Monk and the site was the restoration of Samjae bulipjicheo of Buddhist culture, which protects Samjae, the three disasters of one’s life.

Pyochungsa and Iljiam Tea Garden display writings and traces of the prominent men of the time such as Chusa Kim Jeong-hui and Chouiseonsa Buddhist monk. Inside the temple, Daeungbojeon, Chimgyeru, Myeongbujeon, Eungjindang, Cheonbuljeon, Cheonbulsang, Pyochungsa, Daegwangmyeongjeon, Iljiam, Bungmireugam, and Seongbo Museum are situated. The Rock-carved Seated Buddha at North Mireugam Hermitage of Daeheungsa Temple, Haenam (National Treasure No. 308) and Bronze Bell with Inscription of Tapsansa Temple (Treasure No. 88) are preserved as well as various cultural assets and fables such as Budojeon, and Stupa Courtyard, the largest in Korea.

Inquiry

+82-61-534-5502

Homepage

www.daeheungsa.co.kr
www.templestay.com

Information Use

World Heritage

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-534-5502,
61-535-5775

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

More information

Tour Course Information
[Daeheungsa Temple District Course]
Haenam-eup - Historic Site of Gosan Yun Seon-do – Birthplace of Go Jeong-hui – Birthplace of Gim Nam-ju - Duryunsan Cable Car – Daeheungsa Temple – Haenam-eup

Parking Fees
Small-sized vehicles 2,000 won / Sedans 3,000 won / Buses 5,000 won

Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups (30 or more): Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won

* Free admission for senior citizens (ages 65 & older) & babies

Location

400, Daeheungsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do

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