도솔암
Dosoram Hermitage is an ancient temple located on Seonunsan Mountain in Gochang County, Jeollabuk-do Province. It is said to have been built during the Baekje period (18 BC – 660 AD). Nestled among the rocky cliffs, the small hermitage offers a strikingly beautiful landscape, harmoniously blending the mountain peaks and rocks. You can experience the feeling of being a deity, and it’s easily accessible by car, so if you’re visiting, be sure to stop by…
Key Features:
*Location: 294 Dosolgil, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, Dosolsan Mountain
*History: Rumored to have been founded during the Baekje period, this temple boasts a long history and tradition.
*Main Buddha: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, National Treasure No. 280, houses the magnificent Gilt-bronze Seated Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Statue.
*Characteristics: A natural landscape combining unique rock cliffs and hermitages.
*Cultural Heritage: Important cultural heritage sites, including stone carvings and murals on the interior and exterior walls of Dosolcheon Stream.
*Access: Hiking or walking from Seonunsa Temple. Parking and information facilities are available.
Dosolam Hermitage is a popular nature-friendly trekking course, with an approximately 800-meter forest path leading up to it. The hermitage can also be accessed by car.
It has also been featured in dramas and movies.
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