Hyangiram Hermitage

향일암

Located on steep cliffs at the edge of Dolsando Island in Yeosu, Hyangiram Hermitage is famous for its beautiful sunrises and scenery of the archipelago, true to its name meaning 'a hermitage facing the sun.

Audio guide11 stories · about 16 min
Address1 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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Located on steep cliffs at the edge of Dolsando Island in Yeosu, Hyangiram Hermitage is famous for its beautiful sunrises and scenery of the archipelago, true to its name meaning 'a hermitage facing the sun. ' It is a historic temple founded by Wonhyodaesa during the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla, and is considered one of Korea's top four coastal prayer sanctuaries to the Goddess of Mercy. Thanks to its feng shui characteristics resembling a turtle heading to the sea, turtle patterns can be found throughout the temple, and the unique Haetalmun Gate passing through a rock crevice provides visitors with a special experience.

Make a wish amidst the breathtaking view of steep cliffs and camellia forests, and create unforgettable memories while enjoying the open view of the southern sea.

Stories you can hear here

11 stories · about 16 min

  • IntroThe Scriptures That Turned to Rock and the Hermitage of the Turtle30 sec
  • SpotBell TowerThe Bell Tower Built on a Cliff Edge by the southern seaabout 1 min
  • SpotWontongbojeon HallThe Hip-and-Gable Roof with Twelve Zodiac Animals Carved Under the Eavesabout 2 min
  • SpotHaesugwaneumsang (Seawater Avalokiteshvara Statue)The Stone Avalokitesvara Statue at the Corner of the southern seaabout 1 min
  • SpotTemple OfficeThe Story of the Turtle on the Yeongguam Signboardabout 1 min
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  • SpotThree Sages ShrineThe Gold-Leaf Main Platform Painting in a Cliff Creviceabout 2 min
  • SpotCheonsu Gwaneumjeon Hall (Yongwangjeon Hall)Embracing the Sea with a Thousand Handsabout 1 min
  • SpotGwaneumwon (Dining Hall)The Fan-Shaped House Nestled Between the Cliffsabout 1 min
  • StoryA Prayer Sanctuary Built Facing the Sunabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Golden Turtle Rock Entering the Seaabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Rebuilding of the Great Hero Hall on the Cliff That Survived the Flamesabout 2 min
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