Is there parking at Daeheungsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Daeheungsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?

Inquiries by phone. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Daeheungsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]

Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju · Temple & religious site

Daeheungsa Temple, located on Duryunsan Mountain, is said to have been founded by Monk Ado in the 22nd year of King Seong of Baekje. In 2018, it was inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List as part of the “Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea.” Also known as a temple where the spirit of Buddhism for national protection remains alive, Daeheungsa Temple served as the main base for monk soldiers led by Seosan Daesa during the Japanese invasions of Korea. Later, Seon Master Choui, who believed that the truth of the Buddha and the joy of meditation could be found in tea, built Iljiam Hermitage in the valley of Daeheungsa Temple. There, he devoted himself to solitary practice for more than 40 years, earning the temple recognition as a sacred site of Korea’s tea culture. Situated in a wide mountain basin, Daeheungsa Temple displays a unique layout. Geumdangcheon Stream runs through the grounds, dividing the buildings into North and South Precincts. Unlike standard temple layouts, these buildings are arranged freely, creating a distinctive spatial composition. Set farther back behind the South Precinct are the Pyochungsa Shrine, dedicated to Seosan Daesa, and Daegwangmyeonjeon Hall within Donggukseonwon Temple. Among the treasures of the temple is the Rock‑carved Seated Buddha at Bungmireugam Hermitage, designated as a National Treasure. Seosan Daesa Relics Hall houses 24 cultural artifacts, including royal gifts from King Seonjo, such as a jade alms bowl and a jadeite (green jade) alms bowl, along with Seosan Daesa’s calligraphy, sedan chair, shoes, and Buddhist scriptures written in gold and silver.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

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Type: Temple & religious site
Area: Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju
Address: 400, Daeheungsa-gil, Samsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Opening hours: Inquiries by phone
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:42
Phone: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-534-5502
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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FAQ

Is there parking at Daeheungsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Daeheungsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?: Inquiries by phone. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Nearby attractions

Pyochungsa(Haenam) 표충사(해남) 0.1 km · Historic site
Duryunsan Provincial Park 1.4 km · Nature park
Duryunsan Cable Car 2.3 km · Experience
Duryunmiropakeu 두륜미로파크 2.4 km · Theme park
Deobureosup Nongeophoesabeobin 더불어숲 농업회사법인 2.7 km · Farm & fishing village experience
Daedunsagyegok 대둔사계곡 2.8 km · Mountain
Osojaeswimteo 오소재쉼터 3.2 km · Mountain
Gusugol Bongdonggyegok 구수골 봉동계곡 3.3 km · Mountain

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Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).