Address

746, Baekdam-ro, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
강원도 인제군 북면 백담로 746 (북면)

Type

Temples/ Religious Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-462-6969

Homepage

www.baekdamsa.org (Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  Located within Seoraksan Mountain, Baekdamsa Temple was built by Ja Jang (590~658) during the reign of Queen Jin-Deok (647-654), 28th ruler of the Silla Kingdom. In the beginning, a temple called Hangyesa was built in Hangye-ri which was in the vicinity to Jangsudae Cliff. This temple was completely demolished by several fire accidents including one in the year 690, during the reign of King Sinmun. It changed its locations to several other sites and was renamed Youngchuisa, Simsa, Baekdamsa, and Simwonsa Temple.
  
  A stone bridge called Susimgyo is built across Baekdam Gyegok Valley to the front of Baekdamsa Temple. Wooden Amityus Buddha Statue, designated as National Treasure No.1182, is preserved here at Baekdamsa Temple. This Buddhist statue was made in 1748 during the reign of Yeongjo (reign 1724~1776) and is known as the most outstanding statue in the early 18th century. Currently remaining structures include Geukrakbojeon, Sanryeonggak, Hwaeomsil, Beophwasil, Jeongmun, and Yosachae. In the courtyard, there is a three-story stone temple remaining to this date. As for temples, Bongjeongam, Oseam, and Wonmyeongam remain till today.
  
  Baekdamsa Temple was made famous by Manhae Han Yong-Un, a strong activist for national independence and poet who wrote his literary piece called “Nimui Chimmuk (Silence of the Beloved)” when he was just 48. Today, Baekdamsa Temple has the Manhae Monument Hall, built to remember the spirit of Manhae Han Yong-Un.
  
  Telephone
  +82-33-462-6969
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year around)
  
  Hiking Course
  Baekdamsa Temple - Suryeomdong - Bongjeongam - Socheongbong Peak – Daecheongbong Peak (19km / 8 hrs)
  
  Baekdamsa Temple - Daeseungnyeong – Daeseung Falls – Jangsudae (7.8km / 5hrs)
  
  Baekdamsa Temple - Yeongsiam - Oseam – Madeungnyeong (10.9km / 4hrs)
  
  Baekdamsa Temple – Heukseondong Valley - Daeseungnyeong – Jangsudae
  (9.8km / 5hrs 15min)
  
  Yongdaeri - Baekdamsa Temple – Suryeomdong Shelter (14km / 3hrs 20min)
  
  Suryeomdong - Ssangnyongpok - Bongjeongam - Socheong - Jungcheong – Daecheong (7km / 5hrs 5min)
  
  Suryeomdong - Oseam - Madeungnyeong - Biseondae – Sinheungsa Temple
  (12km / 6hrs 15min)
  
  Suryeomdong - Gayadong - Huiungak - Socheong - Jungcheong –Daecheong
  (11km / 6hrs 35min)
  
  Activity Information
  [Baekdamsa Templestay]
  * Retreat program (less formal) with beautiful night sky and moon
  * Temple stay with beautiful stars
  * Meditation in search for dreams and hope
  * Hands-on program with Naeseorak
  * More information is available on the homepage or via phone-inquiry.
  
  Operating Hours
  Sunrise-sunset
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  English, Japanese and Chinese
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Not available
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Baekundonggyegok Valley (백운동계곡)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
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    Baekdamgyegok Valley (백담계곡)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Baekdamgyegok Valley is the representative valley of the Naeseorak area, and the river is a typical S-shaped stream formed by the winding geography from the Nae...

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    Seoraksan National Park (NaeSeorak; Inner Seorak) (설악산국립공원 (내설악))

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : National & Provincial & County Parks
    Also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meaning 'snow' and 'Ak' meaning 'big mountain') because the snow would not me...

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    Oseam Temple (오세암)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Oseam (오세암), is an annex of the larger Baekdamsa Temple (백담사), it is a small Buddhist temple built in 644 under the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Shilla Dynast...

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    Manhae Village (만해마을)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    The Manhae Village was established as a training center, in memory of the national activist Manhae Han Yongun, revered for his literary and philosophical inspir...

• Accommodation

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    Bukseorak Hwangto Maeul [Korea Quality] / 북설악황토마을 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Hanok
    Bukseorak Hwangto Maeul, a village consisting of six ‘hanok’ houses, provides guests with the perfect opportunity to stay in a traditional house of Gangwon-do p...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Baekdamsa (백담사).
  *Bus schedule: 06:35-21:10, at 30 min-1 hr intervals
  From Baekdamsa Intercity Bus Terminal, go 100m till Baekdam Intersection (백담교차로).
  At the intersection, turn right onto Baekdam-ro (백담로).
  Go 1km to arrive at the Baekdamsa Temple Ticket Office.
  
  

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