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 828 A.D. 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.
Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
Type : Amusement Parks/ Tourist Resorts
The vast region of the Gurye Special Tourist Zone comprises Toji-myeon, Gwangui-myeon and Sandong-myeon, which has a river and an open field surrounding the mou...
Hwaeomsa Temple (화엄사)
Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
Situated on the southwest corner of Jirisan Mountain, Hwaeomsa Temple is one of the 10 most famous temples in Korea. It was constructed in the fifth year of Kin...
Jirisan-gil Sansuyu Village (지리산길 산수유마을)
Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
Type : Village Experiences/Sightseeing Plantations
Sandong-myeon in the Gurye-gun region is widely known as the home of Sansuyu (cornus fruit) and is responsible for 67% of Korea’s Sansuyu fruit production. The ...
Jirisan Spa Land (지리산온천랜드)
Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
Type : Hot Springs/ Bath Houses/Spas/ Jjimjilbangs
At Jirisan Spa Land is home to a large open-air hot spring facility that uses 100 percent natural germanium mineral waters containing no chemical additives. The...
Jirisan National Park (Jirisan Mountain Nogodan Peak) (지리산국립공원 [지리산 노고단])
Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
On December 29, 1967 Jirisan Mountain was designated Korea’s top national park. Jirisan is the largest mountain national park in the nation. You can get a full ...
Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
Type : Condominium
Hanwha Resort in Jirisan National Park is located by the majestic Jirisan Mountain and the clear waters of the Seomjingang River. Its location gives it a quiet,...
Nogodan Guesthouse & Hotel ((주)제이디에치(노고단 게스트하우스&호텔))
Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
Type : Inn/Motel
Nogodan Guesthouse & Hotel in Gwansan-ri, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do offers a panoramic view of Jirisan Mountain. Majority of the guests are families who visit th...
Jirisan Family Hotel (지리산 가족호텔)
Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
Type : Family Hotel
The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union (KTCU) opened The-K Jirisan Family Hotel inside Jirisan Tourism Complex, followed by The-K Hotel Seoul, Gyeongju, and Seoraksa...
Region : Gurye-gun Jeollanam-do
Type : 5-Day Markets
Gurye is the first famous national park in Jirisan Mountain and is home to clean water and spacious fields near Seomjingang River. The main products of this are...
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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