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Recommended Sites
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Haeinsa Temple
Address : 10 Chiin-ri ,Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun,
Gyeongsangnam-do
Description :
Haeinsa Temple was founded, during the third year of King Ae-Jang’s
reign, in 802, by two monks named Suneung and Ijung. The name
“Haein” originally comes from the expression Haeinsammae in
Hwaeomgyeong (Buddhist scripture), which means truly enlightened
world of Buddha and our naturally undefiled mind. Along with the
Tripitaka Koreana (National Treasure No.32) and Janggyeongpanjeon
(National Treasure No. 52), 15 more public treasures and some 200
private treasures are enshrined at Haeinsa Temple, which has been
appointed as a universal cultural heritage site since December, 1995
for it’s many cultural properties and historical remains. Iljumun,
Daejeokgwangjeon and the Tripitaka Koreana are recognized as famous
treasures. Iljumun Gate was the first gate that every sattva must
pass to become a Buddha and considered as a representative work of
ancient architecture. Daejeokgwangjeon, the grand sanctuary, and the
three-story stone pagoda in the yard possess the majestic appearance
of the one thousand-year-old temple. Since the 23rd year of Goryeo
Dynasty (year 1236), it took 16 years to finish the Tripitaka
Koreana, the most famous national treasure of Haeinsa Temple, which
was made as a wish to overcome the national crisis caused by
Mongolia Invasion. The printing blocks are 68cm wide, 24.5cm long, 3
cm thick with wood fixed at each end to maintain balance and lacquer
was applied to prevent corrosion. Silver magnolias growing near the
South Sea and Geojae area were cut down, soaked in sea water for
several years and then dried to make these printing blocks. The
blocks are a result of the king and his people’s effort to repulse
the Mongolian army with support from Buddha. The 81,340 blocks
include 6,791 volumes.
Directions :
At the Seobu Bus Terminal, get off at Dong Daegu Station and
take a bus toward Haeinsa Temple.
Information :
Haeinsa Temple Office Tel :055) 931-1001 (Kor)
- Homepage : http://www.haein-sa.org (Kor/Eng/Jap)
- Hours: 08:00-17:00
- Admission fee :
* Individual
Age 20 and over :2,500 won
Age 14-19 : 1,300 won
Age 13 and under : 900 won
* groups
Age 20 and over : 2,300 won
Age 14-19 : 1,200 won
Age 13 and under : 750 won
- Parking lot : 340 spaces available
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Hongryudong Valley (Crimson Stream Village Valley)
Address : Guwon-ri, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun,
Gyeongsangnam-do
Description :
The 4 km valley between the entrance of Mt. Gayasan National
Park entrance and Haeinsa Temple is called Hongryudong Valley. It
was named so because the leaves turn so crimson that the water of
the valley reflects the color and appears crimson as well. This is
the place where Chi-Won Choe, after returning from Dang China to
Silla (BC57-AD935) found Korea in disarray. It was too much to bear
for him so he retired to live privately with poetry until his death.
There are 19 famous places in Hongryudong Valley, including major
cultural assets like Jongsangjeong Pavilion, Nakhwadam, and Bunokpok.
The scenery of Nongsanjeong Pavilion, where Chi-Won Choe read poetry
and played baduk, is especially beautiful. On the opposite side is a
rock where you can see the handwring of Chi-Won Choe. The Yongmun
Falls, located in the north end of the valley, has beautiful scenery
with its harmonious blend of silk like falling water and Giamgoiseok
(fantastic rocks and stones). The scenery of Hongryudong Valley
changes every season, and it is the finest part of Mt. Gayasan. It
is famous for the azaleas in full bloom during the spring, and for
the thousand-year-old pine trees and broad-leaved trees growing
thickly throughout the valley and the cool, clear water that runs
through it during the summer. In the fall, the nearby pine tree
forests and broad-leaved trees tinge in color and accentuate the
crimson foliage of autumnal leaves, making the crimson reflection of
the leaves in the valley water look like a rising flame, and showing
why the valley was named Hongryudong Valley.
Directions :
Take an Express Bus to the valley from Daegu Seobu Bus Terminal
or Busan Bus Terminal (2∼3 hours travel time).
Information :
- Contact : Control Office, Tel: 055- 932-7810 (Kor)
- Admission fee :
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20 and over
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Ages 14-19 |
13 and under
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Individual
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1,300 won |
600 won |
300 won |
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Group |
1,100 won |
500 won |
250 won |
-Parking: Haeinsa Temple Lot (340 parking spaces available), Baekwun-dong
Lot (400 parking spaces available).
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Mt.
Gayasan National Park
Address : 123-1 Guwon-ri Gaya-myeon Hapcheon-gun,
Gyeongsangnam-do
Description :
Featuring the highest peak, Sanghwangbong, Mt. Gayasan is
composed of many peaks each over 1,000m connected together like a
scroll painting. It was one of the eight most beautiful sceneries
for the Joseon people. From the Taebaek Mountains, Mt. Gayasan
spreads to east and west. In 1972, it was designated as the National
Park No.9 due to its beautiful features. Mt. Gayasan has many famous
tourist spots. Especially Haeinsa Temple, which is in the
southwestern part of Mt. Gayasan, is one of the three most famous
temples in Korea. It possesses the Tripitaka Koreana (National
Treasure No.32), which consists of over eighty thousand blocks. The
place makes for fantastic scenery with the old temple and the
beautiful landscape. In addition, there are other cultural
properties such as Jangkyunggak (National Treasure No.52), Stone
Buddha Figure (Treasure No. 518) Banya Temple Gyeongwangsa Monument
(Treasure No.128) which was designated as World Cultural Heritage by
UNESCO. Moreover, Mt. Gayasan is noted for graceful mountain
landscape. The water flowing from Gayasan valley meets in front of
Haeinsa Temple and flows to the southeast where it forms Gayacheon
stream. Among the many valleys, Hongryudong valley (its water seems
to turn red because of the leaves’ autumnal tints) finishes the
grandeur scenery with the several thousand year-old pine tree.
Namsanjeil-bong, a peak located in southern part of Hongryudong, is
called Mt. Cheonbulsan among Buddhists because it seems like
thousands of Buddhist statues cover the mountain ridge. Mt.
Cheonbulsan is a favorite one-day mountain climbing course for many.
Mt. Gayasan shows magnificent landscapes every season with the
cherry blossoms, azaleas and royal azaleas lined up on the road to
Haeinsa Temple in Spring, the clean water and green trees in Summer,
the glorious tints of its autumn foliage along the rock ridges in
Autumn and a snowy landscape in Winter.
Directions :
At Daegu West Bus terminal or Busan, take a non-stop bus
Information :
- Contact: Management Office 055- 932-7810 (Kor, Eng)
- Homepage: http://www.npa.or.kr/kaya (Kor, Eng)
- Admission Fee:
Park Entrance Fee
Over 20 years old : 1300won
14-19 years old : 600won
Under 13 years old : 300won
Groups 1100 won / 500 won / 250 won
* The Management fee for cultural properties is requested
separately at the Hongryu-dong ticket box.
- Parking lot: Temple Haein direction (340 spaces), Backun-dong
direction (400 spaces)
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Information provided by Korea National Tourism Organization.
