Address

209, Nogodan-ro, Gwangui-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
전라남도 구례군 광의면 노고단로 209

Type

Temples/ Religious Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-781-4800

Homepage

www.choneunsa.org (Korean only)
www.templestay.com (Korean, English)

• Information
  Introduction
  Located in Gurye, southwest part of Jirisan Mountain, and built during the Unified Silla Period, Cheoneunsa Temple is a branch temple of Hwaeomsa, and is one of the three great Buddhist temples of Jirisan Mountain. Situated on the sunny side of the mountain, water flows from the deep valleys right next to the temple and a majestic peak softly embraces the temple.
  
  Cheoneunsa Temple is believed to have been built by Monk Deokun from India in AD 828 during the 3rd year of King Heungdeok. Because it initially laid next to spring water as clean and cold as a morning dew, the temple was also called Gamrosa, meaning Sweet Dew Temple. The spring water was rumored to clean one’s body and soul, leading to crowd of Buddhist monks to visit the temple. During King Chungryeol’s reign, the temple was named the Best Temple in the south.
  
  The temple was later renamed Cheoneunsa. Legend has it that while the temple was being rebuilt after the Japanese Invasion (1592-1598), somebody killed a large serpent appearing out of nowhere, which lead to sudden drying up of the spring water. Hence, the name Cheoneunsa, meaning Disappearance of Spring Water, was given.
  
  The temple is home to Geukrakbojeon (a Buddhist sanctuary) and a Buddhist painting called Amita Hubul Taenghwa (National Treasure No. 924). The temple is enveloped by an exquisite pavilion called Suhongru and Iljumun Gate.
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year around)
  
  Hiking Course
  Cheoneunsa Temple - Siamjae - Seongsamjae - Dalgung (22.5 ㎞, takes approx. 8 hours)
  
  Activity Information
  Cheoneunsa Temple Stay
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Not Available
  
  Pets
  Not Admitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Hwaeomsa Temple (화엄사)

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    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
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    Gurye Sansuyu Village (구례 산수유마을)

    Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
    Type : Village Experiences/Sightseeing Plantations
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    Jirisan Spa Land (지리산온천랜드)

    Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
    Type : Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs
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    Jirisan National Park (Nogodan Peak Section) (지리산국립공원 (지리산 노고단))

    Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
    Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
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• Accommodation

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    Hanwha Resorts Jirisan (한화리조트 지리산)

    Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
    Type : Condominium
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    Jirisan Lake Resort [Korea Quality] / 지리산호수리조트 [한국관광 품질인증]

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    Type : Short Term Rental
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    Nogodan Guesthouse & Hotel [Korea Quality] / (주)제이디에치(노고단 게스트하우스&호텔) [한국관광 품질인증]

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    Type : Inn/Motel
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    Jirisan Family Hotel (지리산 가족호텔)

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    Type : Family Hotel
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• Restaurants
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• Shopping

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    Gurye 5-Day Market & Gurye Traditional Market (구례5일장 / 구례전통시장(3, 8일))

    Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
    Type : 5-Day Markets
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Train]
  From Yongsan Station, take a train to Guryegu Station.
  
  [Bus]
  From Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal take an intercity bus to Gurye Bus Terminal.
  
  From Gurye Bus Terminal Bus Stop take a city bus to Cheneunsa Temple.
  
  

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