Address

746, Baekdam-ro, 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.
  
  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
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Baekundonggyegok Valley (백운동계곡)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Baekundonggyegok Valley flows 5 km from the valley of Deoktaesan Mountain and Seongaksan Mountain. There are oak trees and maple trees growing in thick clusters...

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    Baekdamgyegok Valley (백담계곡)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Baekdamgyegok Valley stretches over an eight kilometer section from Baekdamsa Temple to Yongdae-ri in Inje-gun. The valley has a road, but it is closed to gener...

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    Oseam Temple (오세암)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Oseam is an annex of the larger Baekdamsa Temple, a small Buddhist temple built in 644 under the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla dynasty. It is the home of...

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    Manhae Village (만해마을)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    Manhae Village was established as a training center and memorial hall for national activist Monk Manhae Han Yongun, revered for his literary and philosophical i...

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    Misiryeonggyegok Valley (미시령계곡)

    Region : Inje-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Waterfalls/ Valleys/ Mineral Springs
    Misiryeonggyegok Valley is about 5 km in length and starts from Yongdae-samgeori and extends in a northeasterly direction to Dojeokpokpo Falls. At Misiryeonggye...

• 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
  [Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Baekdamsa Intercity Bus Terminal.
  From Baekdamsa Intercity Bus Terminal, Walk for approx. 1.1km.
  
  

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