In Search of Dangun's Shrine

Located 21 km from Gurye-eup, Jeollanam-do, cherry blossom trees line the 6 km stretch from Hwagae-ri to Unsu-ri in Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. Right here at the southern foot of Jirisan Mountain stands Ssanggyesa Temple, founded in 722 (the 21st year of King Seongdeok of Silla) by Monk Sambeop, a disciple of Great Master Uisang.

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   Ssanggyesa Temple

   쌍계사

   Located 21 km from Gurye-eup, Jeollanam-do, cherry blossom trees line the 6 km stretch from Hwagae-ri to Unsu-ri in Hwagae-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. Right here at the southern foot of Jirisan Mountain stands Ssanggyesa Temple, founded in 722 (the 21st year of King Seongdeok of Silla) by Monk Sambeop, a disciple of Great Master Uisang.MoreLess

   

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   Burilpokpo Falls

   불일폭포

   Burilpokpo Falls is one of the 10 Scenic Wonders of Jirisan Mountain. Located 3 km from Ssanggyesa Temple, hiking up to Burilpokpo Falls after exploring Ssanggyesa Temple makes for a great travel experience.MoreLess

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   Jirisan Ecology Science Museum

   지리산생태과학관

   Visitors to the Seomjingang River in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do often fully enjoy the lively Hwagae Market and the enchanting Simni Cherry Blossom Road of Ssanggyesa Temple before dashing off to the House of Choe Champan in Pyeongsa-ri.MoreLess

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   Samseonggung

   삼성궁

   This is a sacred shrine and ascetic training ground of the Korean people, dedicated to Hwanin, Hwanung, and Dangun. Fifteen years ago, Seon Master Hanpul, who inherited the ancient Seondo tradition, stacked stones one by one with his disciples during their practice. The resulting 1,500 oddly-shaped stone pagodas harmonize with the surrounding forest to create an exotic atmosphere.MoreLess

   

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