Mihwangsa Temple and Surroundings in Dalmasan Mountain, Haenam

Dalmasan Mountain is called "Samhwang" ("the three glories"), referring to the harmony formed by its Buddhist images, rocks, and the light of the setting sun. Mihwangsa, which stands with a screen of rock at its back and looks down over the West Sea, has held various historical and cultural relics since its founding in the eighth year of King Gyeongdeok of Silla (749), and is a mountain temple of outstanding scenic beauty that blends harmoniously with the landscape of Dalmasan Mountain. From the ridge between Dosolbong Peak and Dalmasan Mountain, the islands of the South Sea, Mihwangsa Temple, and the fine scenery of the Dalmasan area can all be seen below; along the mountain ridge, a long-exposed layer of quartzite, highly resistant to weathering, has formed white vertical rock peaks that stand in a row like a folding screen, making this a scenic spot of outstanding natural beauty.

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Where it is

Region

Haenam, Jeonnam & Gwangju

Designation

Scenic Site · 명승