Climbing Cheongnyangsan and Crossing the Sky Bridge

Cheongnyangsan is a mountain of beautiful natural scenery and striking rock cliffs, long known as 'Sogeumgang' (Little Geumgang). During the Silla period, Choe Chi-won and Kim Saeng practiced here, and Goryeo's King Gongmin took refuge here while fleeing the Red Turban rebellion. With Cheongnyangsa, famous for its Yurribojeon Hall, and Cheongnyangjeongsa, where Toegye Yi Hwang once studied, the mountain offers both a great hike and a fine historical tour. Reaching the summit, the 90m-long Sky Bridge is the highlight.

Along the way

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   Cheongnyangsa Temple

   청량사

   Located within Cheongnyangsan Provincial Park, Cheongnyangsa was built in 663 (the third year of King Munmu of Silla) by Master Wonhyo; its main hall, the Yurribojeon Hall, is preserved as Regional Tangible Cultural Property No. 47. Cheongnyangsa is considered an auspicious site among auspicious sites in feng shui terms — surrounded by yugyukbong, the '12 peaks,' arranged like lotus petals, with Cheongnyangsa sitting at the very center, in the position of the lotus's stamen. Two precious treasures remain at Cheongnyangsa: the Yurribojeon signboard, written in King Gongmin's own hand, and a Buddha statue made of paper. Yurribojeon means 'the hall enshrining the Medicine Buddha.' The paper Buddha was made of paper but is now gilded in gold.\nMoreLess

   

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   Cheongnyangsan Mountain

   청량산

   Located 29km southeast of Bonghwa-eup and 24km northeast of Andong, Cheongnyangsan (870m) sits modestly, as if reluctant to be touched by human hands. It boasts numerous tourist resources, including Geumtapbong and 12 other beautiful peaks, 8 caves, 12 terraces, temple sites and hermitages including Cheongnyangsa, built by Master Wonhyo in 663 (the third year of King Munmu of Silla), and Gwanchang Falls.\nMoreLess

   

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