Mihwangsa Temple (미황사)

Visit info

Hours

Sunrise-Sunset

Closed

N/A (Open all year round)

Information

+82-61-533-3521

Parking

Available

Experiences

[1day Temple experience]
30,000 won
※ Reservations can be made up to two days before the program's start date.(Refer to the website for more details)

About

Constructed during the eighth year of King Gyeongdeok of the Silla dynasty (749), Mihwangsa Temple is located on the western side of Dalmasan Mountain (489 meters), titled the Geumgangsan Mountain of the Southern Sea. The temple is situated the furthest south of all temples in the Korean peninsula. Beautiful sunsets and the view of the graceful Dalmasan Mountain from the temple attract numerous visitors. The foot of the mountain found behind the temple blends well with the suitable-sized temple and the appearance of Daeungbojeon Hall gives out an aura of comfort and tranquility. The cornerstone of Daeungbojeon Hall is carved with sea creatures, such as turtles and crabs that cannot be observed elsewhere. Other attractions include 18th century murals on the walls of Daeungbojeon and Unginjeon Halls.

Getting there

164 Mihwangsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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