Ssanggyesa Temple

Introduction:
Located on the southern part of Jirisan Mountain, Ssanggyesa Temple and Hwaeomsa Temple are among the most popular temples in the Jirisan area. Constructed by Sambeob who was a disciple of Euisang in the 23rd year of King Seongdeok’s reign during the Sill

Directions Take an intercity bus to Hwagae Bus Terminal (화개터미널).From Hwagae Bus Terminal, turn left and go 170m towards Seomjingang River (섬진강).At Hwagae Samgeori (화개삼거리), take a Gurye-Sinheung (구례-신흥) route bus.Get off at the Ssanggyesa Temple bus stop.Ssanggyesa Temple is located 150m from the bus stop.
Tel:
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Information:
Located on the southern part of Jirisan Mountain, Ssanggyesa Temple and Hwaeomsa Temple are among the most popular temples in the Jirisan area.
Constructed by Sambeob who was a disciple of Euisang in the 23rd year of King Seongdeok’s reign during the Silla Era, it was called Okcheonsa Temple at first.
Then, the Buddhist Monk, Jingam changed its name to Ssanggyesa Temple after having seeded around the temple with tea from China.
The temple was burnt down during the Japanese Invasion, Imjinwaeran (1592-1598) and later rebuilt.
The best time to visit this area is spring, as the 6km path from Hwagye market place to Ssanggyesa Temple is filled with blooming 600-year-old cherry blossom trees.
With the myth that lovers who walk together along the cherry blossom tree path, it is also called Hollaegil (wedding path).
A 40-50 minute walk along the tree-lined path leads to Ssanggyesa Temple.
Across the bridge in front of the ticket office, there are two rocks engraved with the words “ssanggye” and “seokmun” each.
It is said that the eminent scholar Choi Chiwon of the Silla Era had engraved the words with a cane.
In the middle of the temple, one of the foremost Korean epigraphs “Jingamseonsa-daegongtabbi” is situated in front of the main building Daeunggeun.
This was also written by Choi Chiwon.
To the east you can find the Ssanggyesa Ma-aebul, a unique image of Buddha engraved in a hollowed out section of rock.
In addition, Palyeongru is the cradle of Korean style Beompae (Buddhist music), which was initiated by the Priest Jimgam (774-850) who studied the Buddhist music in China.
As Jingam composed the piece Eosan (fish mountain) by watching the fish of Seomjingang River with Paleumryul (eight tones and rhythms), this place is named Palyeongru.
During the third year of King Heugdeok’s reign during the Silla Era, Kim Daeryeom visited China and brought seeds for tea trees.
By royal order, he planted the seeds around Ssanggyesa Temple and this area became the first place to cultivate tea.
Telephone: +82-55-883-1901 Activity Ssanggyesa Temple Stay Program available Parking Facilities Available * Large-sized car: 50 cars / Small-sized car: 235 cars  Admission Fees Adults (ages 20-64) - Individual 2,500won / Group 2,200 won Youth (ages 12-19) - Individual 1,000 / Group 800 won Children (ages 7-12) - Individual 500 won / Group 400 won * Free - Children (ages 7 or under), Senior (ages 65 or more), and people with disabilities* Groups are more than 30 persons. Parking Fees Free Korean Info.
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