Yeosu Hyangil-am (Temple) where the mind and body become calm

1 Introduction to Sungnimsa Temple.

The sunrise over the southern sea horizon is spectacular, so it is called Hyangil-am, and the surrounding rocks are shaped like a turtle's back, so it is also called Yeongu-am.

Many people come to Hyangil-am every year to see the sunrise to welcome the new year.

Many people from all over the country, including Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, come to send their hopes and send them up to the sky with the rising sun.

The road to Hyangil-am across Dolsandaegyo Bridge, which boasts a more beautiful night view, is beautiful.

Hyangil-am, one of the four major Guanyin prayer halls in Korea, is located at the end of Dolsando Island.

It is a hermitage founded by Wonhyo Daesa during the reign of Queen Seondeok during the Silla Dynasty under the name of Wontongam.

The sunrise rising from the horizon of the South Sea is so beautiful that in the 41st year of King Sukjong’s reign (1715) during the Joseon Dynasty, Inmok Daesa named it Hyangilam, which has remained until today.

After passing the parking lot with a direct view of the sea, you climb the stone steps that are almost 40 degrees incline, and then climb again, and you will come across tree leaves that cover the sky in green.

The freshness that sparkles in the sunlight adds to the mystery of Hyangilam.

When your legs start to hurt a little, the stone gate (stone gate) leading to Hyangilam blocks your way.

You can see that it is a stone gate that you can only pass by by lowering your body and bowing your head toward the sky.

The path to Buddha. The path to greet the sunrise with a new mind may be a story about learning humility. 

After passing through the first stone gate like a gate of liberation, where sunlight as thin as a handkerchief seeps in, you climb the stone steps again, and you are met with Geumosan Mountain behind you and the blue sea and sky of Dolsan Mountain in front. This is a bonus of traveling that can only be obtained here.

2 How to get to Sungnimsa Temple.

- Address: 60 Hyangil-am-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do

- Inquiries and Information: 061-644-4742

- Website: http://tour.yeosu.go.kr

- Hours: 04:00~20:00 (Last admission 18:00)

- Holidays: Open year-round

- Parking: Available (Yeosu Hyangil-am Public Parking Lot / Free for the first hour)

- Temple Stay: Relaxation, Experience

- Admission: Free

- Parking for the Disabled: Available in parking spaces for the disabled.

3 The scenery of Sungnimsa Temple.

4 Map

5 Surrounding information

More information is available at the National Heritage Administration http://www.cha.go.kr.

You can taste various foods in the nearby Yeosu city center.

The historical sites and relics related to General Yi Sun-sin, who is most respected by Koreans, are preserved.

You can also take a scenic boat called Geumodo(Island) from Yeosu Port.

Damyang Noodle Street

1 Introduction to Damyang Noodle Street.

When you go to Damyang, Jeollanam-do, you can see noodle restaurants lined up along Yeongsan River.

What started as one or two restaurants about 50 years ago has now become a famous food street in Damyang.

There are outdoor tables from the beginning to the end of the noodle street, so you can enjoy a generous amount of noodles at a low price while looking out over the lovely Yeongsan River.

The signature menu items are anchovy noodles made with anchovy broth and bibim noodles with a sweet and sour seasoning that whets your appetite.

Depending on the season, refreshing radish noodles are also served cold.

If you add a medicinal egg as a side dish, you can enjoy a more filling meal.

Depending on the restaurant, many places serve freshly baked green onion pancakes or pork meat pancakes.

Damyang Noodle Street is located near Juknokwon, which boasts green colors all year round, and Gwanbangjelim, which is great for enjoying the seasonal atmosphere, so it is good to visit them together.

2 How to get to Damyang Noodle Street.

- Category: Humanities (Culture/Art/History) Experience Tourism Site, Unique Street

- Address: 209-1 Gaeksa-ri, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

- Inquiries and Information: Damyang-gun Office Green Tourism Division 061-380-3140

- Closed: Varies by restaurant

- Operating Hours: Varies by restaurant

3 The scenery of Damyang Noodle Street. 

4 Map

5 Surrounding information

 1) Turist Tip

Damyang is a famous place known for bamboo.

That's why the people are gentle and simple.

This noodle street makes old traditional noodles and is well known nationwide.

Eating a bowl of noodles while looking at the river flowing next to you makes you feel like you've gone back in time.

 2) Internal Links

 - Cypress Land in Jangheung

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 - Nogodan in Jirisan Mountain

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 - Namwon Gwanghanru in Jeollabuk-do

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 3) SightSeeing

 - Gwanbangjelim

Category: Arboretum

Distance: 0.2KM

 - Damyanghyanggyo

Category: Historic Site/Historical Site

Distance: 0.3KM

 - Platanus Starlight Moonlight Road

Category: Unique Street

Distance: 0.4KM

 - Juknokwon(www.juknokwon.go.kr)

Category: Arboretum

Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

Distance: 0.5KM

Yeonggwang Baeksu Coastal Road

1 Introduction to Yeonggwang Baeksu Coastal Road.

Yeonggwang Baeksu Coastal Road is a 16.8km coastal road from Gilyong-ri, Baeksu-eup, Yeonggwang-gun to Seokgumi Village, Baekam-ri. It is a representative driving course on the west coast where strangely shaped rocks, vast tidal flats, and fiery sunsets come together to create a magnificent landscape. In particular, the 3.5km coastal sunset road, which is a wooden deck promenade under the coastal road, allows you to walk and enjoy beautiful scenery at the closest point to the sea.

2 How to get to Yeonggwang Baeksu Coastal Road.

- Address: 957 Haean-ro, Baeksu-eup, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do

- Phone number: 061-350-5600

- Website: https://www.yeonggwang.go.kr/subpage/?site=tour_2019&mn=7379

- Parking lot for the disabled: Painting of parking lot for the disabled and installation of standing guidance signs

- Barrier-free route: Improving pedestrian safety by installing handrails on both sides of the ramp. Installing wooden decks to level the walkway

3 The scenery of Yeonggwang Baeksu Coastal Road.

4 Map

Geumseonggwan(Government office) in Naju Jellanamdo

1 Introduction to Naju Geumseonggwan.

Naju Geumseonggwan This building was the guest house of Naju Mok, where the king was paid respects on the 1st and 15th of every month, and banquets were held when foreign envoys or high-ranking government officials visited.

It is not clear when it was first built, but it is presumed that it was built by Lee Yu-in, the governor of Naju, during the reign of King Seongjong of Joseon, based on the records in the Sinjeung Dongguk Yeoji Seungram.

After the Japanese invasions of Korea, in 1617 (the 10th year of King Gwanghaegun’s reign), Kim Gae, the governor of Naju, rebuilt Geumseonggwan in a grand and magnificent way.

The original building was built by Lee Yu-in, who served as the governor of Naju between the 6th and 10th years of King Seongjong’s reign (1475–1479), and it has been rebuilt several times to become what it is today.

It is a 320.66m² (97 pyeong) building with 5 bays in the front, 4 bays on the side, and an octagonal roof, and is the most magnificent of all guest houses in the country.

In 1919, Geumseonggwan was used as the Naju County Office, and Dongikheon, Seoikheon, and Manghwaru were all demolished.

In 1972, Geumseonggwan in Naju was designated as a tangible cultural heritage of Jeollanam-do, and since then, restoration of Naju Guest House has been in progress, resulting in its current appearance.

2 How to get to Naju Geumseonggwan.

- Inquiries and guidance 061-330-8114

- Website https://www.naju.go.kr/tour

- Address 8 Geumseonggwan-gil, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do

- Open year-round on holidays

- Parking available Designated

- Current status Treasure Naju Geumseonggwan (designated on October 25, 2019)

- Free admission

- There is a ramp installed up to the access road entrance

- The main entrance and exit has a ramp, making it wheelchair accessible

- Parking information for the disabled There is a parking area exclusively for the disabled_Barrier-free facilities

3 The scenery of Naju Geumseonggwan.

4 Map
 

Sungrimsa Temple, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do

1 Introduction to Sungnimsa Temple.

 Sunglimsa is a branch temple of Geumsansa, the headquarters of the 17th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was founded by Jinpyo during the reign of King Gyeongdeok of Silla. Some say it was founded in 1345 (the first year of the reign of King Chungmok of Goryeo), and the temple is said to have been named after the characters “Sung” from Sungsan and “Rim” from Shaolin Temple, in honor of the nine years in which Dharma sat in meditation while looking at the wall at Sungsan Shaolin Temple. In 1697 (the 23rd year of King Sukjong’s reign), Yeongwonjeon was built, and in 1819 (the 19th year of King Sunjo’s reign) and 1882 (the 19th year of King Gojong’s reign), Sunglimsa’s Bogwangjeon and surrounding buildings were renovated. In 1885 (22nd year of King Gojong’s reign), Uhwaru was rebuilt, the main temple was rebuilt in 1912, and in 1923, the head priest Hwang Seong-ryeol rebuilt Nahanjeon and Yeongwonjeon. In 1957, thanks to the donations of Go Gwang-man, the Siwangjeon and Nahanjeon were rebuilt, which continues to this day. In addition, there are many treasures and tangible cultural properties of Jeollabuk-do at Sungnimsa Temple.

2 How to get to Sungnimsa Temple.

Inquiry and guidance : 053-862-6394

Address : 495-57 Baekje-ro, Ungpo-myeon, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do

Map: https://www.google.co.kr/maps/search/%EC%9D%B5%EC%82%B0+%EC%88%AD%EB%A6%BC%EC%82%AC?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDIwNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

3 The scenery of Sungnimsa Temple.