Introduction:

Yeongoksa Temple is located in Naedong-ri, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun and was constructed by Yeongi, a high Buddhist monk, who also helped create Hwaeomsa Temple. The temple was destroyed during the Japanese Invasion of Korea an

Directions From Seoul Nambu Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Gurye Terminal (first bus 6:30, last bus 22:00 / travel time: 3 hours and 10 minutes) Transfer to a nonstop bus bound for Piagol Valley at the bus terminal. (first bus 6:40, last bus 19:40 / runs every hour) Or, it is also recommended to take a taxi to the venue from the bus stop. (around 21 km away / the taxi fare costs about 19,000 won)
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-61-782-7412,
+82-61-782-1072

Information:
Yeongoksa Temple is located in Naedong-ri, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun and was constructed by Yeongi, a high Buddhist monk, who also helped create Hwaeomsa Temple.
The temple was destroyed during the Japanese Invasion of Korea and the Korean War.
In spite of the damage, the temple has continued to house two national treasures: East Monk Stupa of Yeongoksa Temple (National Treasure No. 53) North Monk Stupa of Yeongoksa Temple (National Treasure No. 54).
The temple also houses four designated treasures.
Jangsungbu, a Buddihist monk at the time, demolished the previous temple and rebuilt a Buddist sanctuary on the site.
It has 5 rooms in the front and 3 rooms on the side made with embankments of granite stones and natural stones, and opened on March 1, 1981 through donations and government support.
There is a memorial stone near the temple of Go Gwang-sun, who was the leader of the army who died for his devotion. According to the story, Yeongi discovered a pond in the current sanctuary area when reading about the land's topography.
While he was looking at the middle of the pond, one swallow flew from a whirlpool.
After that, the pond began to dry up and the place was then used for the temple.
As such, the name "Yeongok refers to the phenomenon of "Yeon," a swallow, and "Gok," a valley.
Telephone: +82-61-782-7412, +82-61-782-1072 Closed N/A (Open all year round) Activity [Yeongoksa Temple Stay] - Rest at the Jirisan Piagol (Retreat program) - Stay in Jirisan Piagol (Experiential program) - Jirisan Piagol Ecology Program (One-day program) - Jirisan Family Temple Stay * More information is available on the website or via phone-inquiry. Parking Facilities Available Activity Fees Adults: Individuals 2,000 won Students: Individuals 1,000 won Restrooms Available Parking Fees Large-sized Cars: 7,500 won Korean Info.
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Where is Yeongoksa Temple

 774, Piagol-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
전라남도 구례군 토지면 피아골로 774 (토지면)
    
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