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Bonghwa is centered on Mt.
Cheongnyangsan National Park, and is blessed with many natural
treasures. The central attractions in Mt. Cheongnyangsan are the
thirty-six mountain peaks that pierce the scenery. Pine mushrooms are
the special local product and a Pine Mushroom Festival is held every
year.
Tourist Sites
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Mt. Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park
Address : 247
Bokgok-ri, Myeongho-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Description :
Mt.
Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park is the place, from ancient times,
where many famous high priests and writers have resided. At Mt.
Cheongnyangsan, the Giam cliff forms 12 peaks and the Nakdonggang
River flows through it. On this mountain stands the Cheongnyangsa
Temple, which was built by Wonhyo Daesa (617 - 686.3.30) during King
Munmu’s (reign 661-681) 3rd year of reign during the Silla Period
(BC57-AD935). There are also various temples, Gwanchang Pokpo Falls,
and many other sites to see. Behind the Provincial Park’s boulder is
a monument with a poem inscribed on it by the famous scholar Toegye
I Hwang (1501-1570) of the Joseon Period called Cheongnyangsanga.
When Toegye was planning to build Dosanseodang, a school for the
teachings of Confucianism, he had a tough time deciding on whether
to build it there at Mt. Cheongnyangsan, or the alternate spot,
where it was eventually built, on a decision made at the last
minute. Aside from Toegye I Hwang, Won-Hyo and Ui-Sang (625 - 702),
the Buddhist monks, Gim-Saeng (711 - 791), a master of calligraphy,
Chi-Won Choi (857 - ?), a scholar, and many others came to this
mountain to cultivate their arts. Their presence still lingers in
legends, being told to this day. Osandang is believed to have been
built by the disciples of Toegye at the spot where Toegye conferred
with literary men, and is one of many relics found here, among them
the Mt. Cheongnyangsan Castle, which is believed to have been built
by King Gongmin (reign 1351-1374) of Goryeo Period, to escape the
rebellions of the peasantry.
Directions :
From Bonghwa,
take the Mt. Cheongnyangsan bound bus. (30-40 minutes travel time)
Information :
Mt.
Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park Control Office Tel: 054-672-4994 (Kor,
Eng) -Admission Fee: Adults(won) Teenagers(won) Children(won)
Individuals 800 600 300 Group(30 people or more) 600 400 200 *
Children- Age 7-12 / Teenagers- Age13-18 /Adults - Ages over 19
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Cheongnyangsa Temple
Address :
247 Bukgok-ri,
Myeongho-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Description :
It is quite
difficult to get to Cheongnyangsa Temple, probably not worth the
effort if it’s just to see a rather ordinary temple building. But it
is a place where you can feel the presence of Buddha: the beautiful
scenery of Mt. Cheongnyangsan from the temple simply cannot be
described in words. Cheongnyangsa Temple is located at the foot of
Yeonhwabong Peak, which is in Mt. Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park.
The temple was established by the Great Buddhist Monk Won-Hyo, on
King Munmu’s (661-681) 3rd year of reign, during the Silla
(57BC-AD935) Period. Cheongnyangsa Temple is currently a very small
temple, but it is believed to have been a very large temple once.
Because of political measures of the Joseon Period (1392-1910) to
abolish all temples in the country, only the Cheongnyangsa
Yuribojeon (regional cultural asset No. 47) and Eungjinjeon are
left. There is a calligraphy tablet preserved in the sanctuary,
which was written by King Gongmin (reign 1351-1374) during the
Goryeo Period.
Directions :
From Bonghwa
take the Mt. Cheongnyangsan bound bus (30-40 minutes travel time)
Information :
Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park Control Office 054-672-4994 (Kor,
Eng) - Admission Fee: Because the Park is within Cheongnyangsan
Provincial Park, visitors must pay admission fee. Adults age 19+ :
￦800 (groups of over 30 : ￦600) Youths age 13-18 : ￦600 (groups of
over 30 : ￦400) Children age 7-12 : ￦300 (groups of over 30 : ￦200)
* Children- Age 7-12 / Teenagers- Age13-18 /Adults - Ages over 19
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