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Gochang boasts a wealth of
relics from the ancient Korea that has been designated as cultural
assets by UNESCO. Bordered to the west by the sea it is a central
tourist attraction. It includes such attractions as the camellia
flowers of Seonunsa Temple, the well-preserved Gochang Village
Fortress, the home of Sin Jae-Hyo, the father of Pansori, and much
more. Gochang hosts a Watermelon Festival every year and is famous for
its Bokbunja wine.
Tourist Sites
Recommended Sites
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Seonunsa Temple
Address :
500-beonji Samin-ri, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Description :
Seonunsa
Temple was built during the Baekje Dynasty (BC 18-678). It was
originally a very large temple, but much was lost during the
Jeongyujaeran (the 2nd Japanese Invasion in 1597). Seonunsa Temple
has Daeungbojeon, Manseru, Yeongsanjeon, and Myeongbujeon Pavilions,
and four additional Buddhist grottos, including Dosoram. Soenunsa
Temple is most famous for its camellia flowers. On the low hill
behind the Daeungbojeon Pavilion Temple, there are numerous camellia
trees. In the spring, the brilliant camellias cover Seonunsa Temple
with its color. These flowers, which frequently appear in literature
as well, are designated Natural Monuments. Seonunsa temple is also
known for its beautiful surroundings in all four seasons. In the
spring, cherry blossoms, and in the summer sangsa flowers decorate
the road to the Dosolam area, and fall leaves and winter sceneries
are beautiful as well. The Budo Field, a gathering place for monks
is another must-see Temple at Seonunsa Temple. There are Budo fields
at other larger temples, but the one in Seonunsa Temple is in a
thick grove with straight trees, and the small Budo towers blend in
beautifully with the trees. You can also see the Jinheung Cave and
the huge Mae-aebul when you go to Dosolam area.
Directions :
Train --> get
off at Jeongeup Station (walk 10 min) --> Jeongeup Bus Terminal -->
take direct bus to Seonunsa Temple --> Arrive at Seonunsa (there are
not many buses going to Seonunsa Temple, so be sure to check)
Bus --> get off at Jeongeup Bus Terminal --> take direct bus to
Seonunsa Temple--> Arrive at Seonunsa Temple
Or get off at Gochang Bus Terminal --> take City bus to Seonunsa
Temple--> Arrive at Seonunsa Temple
Information :
- Hours:
(Mar∼Oct) 08:00∼19:00 / (Nov∼Feb) 09:00∼17:00 -Admission Fee:
Individual: (age 20 and older) - 2,600 won / (age 14-19) - 1,700 won
/ (age 13 and under) - 1,200 won Groups: (age 20 and older) - 2,300
won / (age 14-19) - 1,300 won / (age 13 and
under) - 900 won (group - 30 or more people) Parking Fee: bus -
3000won / car - 2000 won(daily) * Parking fees may rise to 2500 won
on certain occasion's Inquiries: Seonunsa Temple, Tel :
063)561-0039(Kor) Website: http://sunwoonsa.netian.com (Kor)
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Seonunsan Dosol Valley
Address :
500-beonji Samin-ri, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do
Description :
Dosol valley
is located in Mt. Seonunsan, Gochang-gun district. Seonun Mountain’s
popular name is also Dosol Mountain, its forest is thick, and
various different shapes of rocks are found here. Traveling along
the valley, one can come across many interesting sites such as
Jinheung cave, Yongmun cave, Nakjodae, and Cheonma peak. Dosol
valley is also famous for being very deep, where the mountain and
water fight each other and whirl around in a yin-yang shape. In the
summer the green forests cover the valley beautifully, and in the
fall and winter the red leaves and white snow bring brilliant
wardrobe changes to the valley.
Directions :
Get off at
Gochang-eup Cross Country Bus Terminal -> take direct bus or regular
bus headed to
Information :
- Hours: Mar.-Oct. 08:00∼19:00, Nov.-Feb. 09:00-17:00 -Admission
Fee: Individual--> age 20 or older : 2600 won age14∼19 : 1700 won
age 13 or younger : 1200 won Group (30 or more)--> age 20 or older :
2300 won age 14∼19 : 1300 won age 13 or younger : 900 won Parking
Fee: cars 2000 won, bus 3000 won (daily) / daily 3000 parking spaces
available Inquiries: Seonun Mountain Park Administration Office
(063)563-3450 (Kor)
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Information provided by Korea National Tourism Organization.
