Mihwangsa Temple
Constructed during the eighth year of King Gyeongdeok of the Silla dynasty (749), Mihwangsa Temple is located on the western side of Dalmasan Mountain (489 meters), titled the Geumgangsan Mountain of the Southern Sea. The temple is situated the furthest south of all temples in the Korean peninsula. Beautiful sunsets and the view of the graceful Dalmasan Mountain from the temple attract numerous visitors. The foot of the mountain found behind the temple blends well with the suitable-sized temple and the appearance of Daeungbojeon Hall gives out an aura of comfort and tranquility. The cornerstone of Daeungbojeon Hall is carved with sea creatures, such as turtles and crabs that cannot be observed elsewhere. Other attractions include 18th century murals on the walls of Daeungbojeon and Unginjeon Halls.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju
- Address
- 164 Mihwangsa-gil, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Opening hours
- Sunrise-Sunset
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:42
- Phone
- +82-61-533-3521
- Popularity
- Popular
FAQ
- Is there parking at Mihwangsa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Mihwangsa Temple?
- Sunrise-Sunset. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Nearby attractions
- Dalmagodo 달마고도 0.2 km · Nature
- Dalmasan 달마산 0.2 km · Mountain
- Dosoram(Haenam) 도솔암(해남) 3.4 km · Temple & religious site
- Daejukmaeul 대죽마을 4.6 km · Street & village