Boriam Temple in Geumsan Mountain

Introduction:
The Great Master Wonhyo first built this temple in 683 where he practiced asceticism. After that, he called the mountain Bogwangsan (보광산) and the temple Bogwangsa (보광사). Later, King Taejo Lee Sung-gye began the Joseon Dynasty after he prayed for a hundred

Directions From Seoul Nambu Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Namhae Intercity Bus Terminal. Take a Local Bus to Namhae-Mijo (Idong, Jijok, Dongcheon, Mulgeon, German Village, Eunjeom) at Namhae Bus Terminal Bus Stop and get off at Haeseong Sikdang (Restaurant) Bus Stop. (3 bus stops) Transfer to a Local Bus to Namhae-Mijo (Idong, Geumsan Mountain ipgu (Entrance) and get off at Sinbotan Bus Stop. (15 bus stops) From the bus stop, walk along the trekking path to the temple. (45 min) Or, take a taxi from the bus terminal to the temple. (About 37 minute / 15.82 km away)
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• For more info: +82-55-862-6115,
+82-255-862-6500

Information:
The Great Master Wonhyo first built this temple in 683 where he practiced asceticism.
After that, he called the mountain Bogwangsan (보광산) and the temple Bogwangsa (보광사).
Later, King Taejo Lee Sung-gye began the Joseon Dynasty after he prayed for a hundred days at this temple.
Thanks to this, King Hyeonjong in 660 deemed the temple as a main prayer space and changed the name of the mountain to Geumsan and the temple is named as Boriam.
Nestled at the top of Geumsan Mountain, Boriam Temple is a picturesque temple embracing the beautiful mountain surroundings and the Namhae sea.
Inside of the temple, Jwaseondaebawi Rock where the Great Master Wonhyo sat in meditation catches one’s eye, as well as Ssanghongmun (쌍홍문) which is a cave that is one of 38 scenic views in Geumsan Mountain.
Boriam Temple along with Naksansa Hongryeonam Temple in Gangwon-do and Bomunsa Temple in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon are one of three noted praying temples in Korea. * Cultural Asset Boriam Three-story Stone Pagoda (Gyeongsangnam-do’s Tangible Cultural Asset No.
74): The stone pagoda is similar to stone pagodas of the Silla Period but it is considered to be built in the early Goryeo Period.
Telephone: +82-55-862-6115,+82-255-862-6500 Closed N/A (Open all year round) Parking Facilities Use the parking lot of national park, Activity Fees [Admission fee to Boriam Temple Cultural Asset] Individuals - Adults 1,000 won Groups (30 people and more) - Adults 800 won ※ Free - Elementary, middle, high school students & Seniors ages 65 and more, and the disabled Restrooms Available