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Hwaeomsa Temple
12, Hwangjeong-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
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“Highly recommend the temple stay”
OliviaG1591
, New Zealand
“Beautiful and quiet temple”
CY+c (18.04.14 ) There was not bigger than I guess, but there was good mood and view. Always the... read more
CanisHan
, Seoul, South Korea
dongl679
Busan, South Korea
37296
One of many Korean temples. Not bad, not so good.
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Date of experience: September 2018
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CanisHan
Seoul, South Korea
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CY+c (18.04.14 )
There was not bigger than I guess, but there was good mood and view. Always the temple give me composure, and made me calm. The view was very good, and the atmosphere was good, too. We spend much time in there, and enjoyed view, smell and atmosphere. Good temple.
Date of experience: April 2018
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I really like this place.worth visiting during winter and rainy season.gurye is awesome place.☺️☺️☺️☺️
Date of experience: September 2016
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H1732015
Seoul, South Korea
5921
this temple in the foothills of Chirisan is well worth a visit for its treasures. These include the famous lion statue but also the hall with its three stories from the 18th century. These wooden structures rarely survive and always take my breath away.
The hike up to the Baekdudaegan ridge is very steep, but there are other nice hikes to hermitages. At the entrance area is the Chirisan bear centre, which also looks interesting.
Date of experience: March 2015
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atd616
San Diego, California
3723
I visited this temple in conjuction with a stop in Gurye for a triathlon. Hwaeomsa temple has beautiful grounds and temple structures. It's a well kept and educational glimpse into Korean culture. Highly recommended if you are in the area with an hour to spare.
Date of experience: October 2014
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Sonnypest
Singapore, Singapore
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As part of our trip to Jirisan, and exploration of the Piagol valley later, this was a great way to spend the afternoon. It is certainly one of the best temples we have visited in Korea as the wooden structures gave it a real earthly feel, very calming and I guess basic in some ways. Many other temples often have bright colours but this one retains the original bare wood. The whole atmosphere is sublime and as we went in autumn the colours were wonderful as the setting is surrounded by wooded mountains.
Date of experience: October 2014
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