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Yeongju is blessed with
the natural beauty of Mt. Sobaeksan and dozens of valleys. It also
features many relics of both Confucian and Buddhist traditions.
Buseoksa Temple and Sosu Confucian School are among the famous
Buddhist sites, as well as the natural beauties of Huibang Waterfall
and Mt. Jungnyeongsan. Yeongju hosts festivals which celebrate the
culture of Mt. Sobaeksan and the Royal Azaleas upon this beautiful
mountain.
Tourist Sites
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Recommended Sites
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Buseoksa Temple
Address :
Bukji-ri Buseok-myeon Yeongju-si,
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Description :
Buseoksa Temple is a
“masculine” temple. It differentiates itself from other temples by
its huge size and the scenery are refreshing and beautiful as well.
Buseoksa Temple was built in 676, when King Munmu (661-681)
ruled the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. - A.D. 935), by the founder Uisang
(625-702) after he received orders from the King. Later in the 7th
year (1016) of the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) was in the reign of
King Hyeonjong (reign 1010 to 1031) Great Buddhist Monk Wonyung
(964-1053) renovated Muryangsujeon (National Treasure No.18). It was
renovated several times afterwards. The
legend of lady Seonmyo and Uisang is famous. The two met when Priest
Uisang went to Dang (Dynasty of China) to study. When Uisang told
Seonmyo he would go back to his country, Seonmyo jumped into the sea
and drowned. After death, she became a dragon. Seonmyo followed
Uisang to Silla to protect and be with him. When Uisang ran against
a crowd that had gathered to stop him from building Buseoksa Temple,
Seonmyo brought up stones in the air three times. The stone that
floated stands on the left side of Muryangsujeon. Because a wide,
flat stone had floated above the ground, the temple was named
Buseoksa Temple. At the entrance of Buseoksa you will see 108 steps
between Cheonwangmun gate and Anyangmun gate. The number of steps
represents redemption from agony and evil passions through 108
cycles. You will find Buseoksa Temple’s Three Story Tower when you
pass the Iljumun and Cheonwangmun gates. Above the tower you will
see Beonjongru. When you pass Bumjongru, you can see a pavilion
called Anyang, which means 'entrance to Heaven'. Go past Anyang
Pavillion and you will reach the main building of Buseoksa Temple,
Muryangsujeon, which boasts beautiful curved lines of the building
structure. Muryangsujeon is a wooden building made in the Goryeo
Dynasty. Inside you will find National Treasure No.45, Sojo Yeorae
Seated Figure. There are more National Treasures and relics inside
such as the Josadang (National Treasure No.19), Josadang Wall
Painting (National Treasure No.46) and the Stone Lantern (National
Treasure No.17) in front of Muryangsujeon.
Directions :
At Yeongju Bus Terminal,
take the Huibangsa bound bus.
Information :
Buseoksa Religious Affairs
Office Tel: 054-633-3464 (Kor) -Hours: (Winter ) 7am- 6pm (Summer)
6am- 7pm -Homepage: http://bss.buddhism.org (Kor) -Admission Fee:
Adults (won) Teenagers (won) Children (won) Individuals 1,200 1,000
800 Group(30 people or more) 1,000 800 500 ※ Children- Age 7-12 /
Teenagers- Age13-18 /Adults - Ages over 19
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Mt. Sobaeksan National Park
Address :
Punggi-eup,
Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Description :
Mt. Sobaeksan
is a branch of what could be called the backbone of Korea - Mt.
Taebaeksan, which spreads 100ri(approximately 3.93 km) long to the
southeast. In 1987, Mt. Sobaeksan was designated as National Park
No.18. Its whole dimension is 320.50㎢. On the highest peak, called
Birobong, there are many wild flowers and royal azaleas. Between the
1st Yeonhwabong and Birobong is the Northwest Samyeon (1,200-1,350
m above sea level) where you can find the largest thriving yew tree
community. The west side of Mt. Sobaeksan is steep. Streams from
Nakdonggang River flows to Jukgyaecheon River, which is often used
as a mountain climbing course. From Birobong, follow down
Jukgyaecheon and you can enter the Seokryun Mine. Go further and you
will find Choamsa Temple. If you go still further down from here you
will reach Seokcheon Pokpo Waterfall and Seonghyeolsa Temple. In
this valley you can also see mountain trout, which can only be seen
in clean waters. If you go 4 km southwest of Birobong there is a
leveled walkway that leads to Yeonhwabong. From the 1st Yeonhwabong
you will pass the National Astronomical Observatory to the 2nd
Yeonhwabong. 4km south of this mountain is a high valley called
Jukryeong. On the east of the Mt. Sobaeksan 2nd Yeonhwabong there
are old temples from the Silla Dynasty, the Huibangsa and Birosa
Temples. At the entrance of Huibangsa Temple there is the Huibang
Pokpo Waterfall, considered the most beautiful waterfall of
Gyeongsangnam-do. Featuring the valleys and ridgelines, Mt.
Sobaeksan National Park has a fantastic view and is known to have
many animals and plants and trees living on the mountain.
Directions :
From Yeongju
downtown, take the Sunheung Baejeomni bound bus (Choam Parking Lot
Entrance). Approximately 30 minutes ride.
Information :
Mt. Sobaeksan
Administration Office Tel: 054-638-6796 (Kor, Eng) -Hours: 2 hrs
after sunrise - 2 hrs after sunrise
-Admission Fee: (Park Admission Fee + Culture Relic Visiting Fee)
Adults(won) Teenager(won) Children(won) Individual 2,600 1,100 600
Groups 2,400 1,000 550 (30 or more people) * Children- Age 7-12
/ Teenagers- Age13-24 /Adults - Ages over 25
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Sosu Confucian School
Address :
152-8
Naejuk-ni, Sunheung-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Description :
Sosu
Confucian School is the first Confucian academy established in
Korea. Sosu Seowon is an old academy established in the Silla
Dynasty built in the old site of Suksusa Temple. Dangganjiju
(National Treasure No.55) is at the entrance of Suksusa Temple.
Though not in whole, the remnants of the first stones used to build
the temple and the Buldae Seated Stone Figure are still left in Sosu
Seowon. The Sunheung region is the hometown of Yuhyeon Anhyang
(1243∼1306), a Confucian scholar who lived at the end of the Goryeo
Dynasty. In 1542, the 37th year of King Jungjong's reign (1506∼1544)
of the Joseon Dynasty, Punggi County headman Jusaebung (1495-1554)
built Baekundong Seowon to praise the peaceful times of Goryeo.
Baekundong Seowon, established for the advancement of Human Nature
and Natural Laws, was changed to Sosu Seowon in 1550. In 1550,
during the reign of King Myeongjong (reign 1501-1567) of the Joseon
Dynasty, Toegye I Hwang (1501∼1570) established it as the first
legislated private institute of Korea. It was the only Seowon that
survived the Seowon Abolishment of Heungseon Daewongun Regent
(1820-1898) in 1871 (reign of King Gojong 1863-1907). It has been
well preserved to keep its old structure. On the right side of the
Seowon entrance is the Okgyesu, a stream of the Nakdonggang River
coming from the Mt. Sobaeksan. In the Seowon there is an auditorium
with a 'Sosu Seowon' sign, engraved by King Myeongjong. Behind the
auditorium there are Jikbangjae, Ilshinjae, Hakgujae and Jirakjae.
On the east side are the Seogo, the portrait of Anhyang (National
Treasure No.111) which was painted at the end of Goryeo Dynasty, and
the Munseong Tomb where the Daesungjisung King Munseon’s Jeonjwado
(National Treasure No.485) is enshrined.
Directions :
At Yeongju
Bus Terminal, Sosu Seowon bound buses come frequently (30-50 minute
travel time)
Information :
Yeongju-si
Sunheung Cultural Site Administration Office 054-634-3310 (Kor, Eng,
Jap) -Hours: (Summer) 09:00-18:00 (Winter )09:00-17:00 -Admission
Fee : Adult (won) Children (won) Teenagers (won) Individuals 1,100
550 880 Groups(30 people or more) 880 660 440 ※ Children - Age 7-12
/ Teenagers - Age 13- 24 / Adults - Ages over 25
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