Boriam Hermitage & Geumsan Mountain
금산 보리암
One of Korea's three great Avalokitesvara pilgrimage sites, an ancient hermitage built on the cliffs of Mount Geumsan, overlooking Sangju Bay and the sunrise over the Dadohae archipelago.
Boriam Hermitage is said to have been founded by the monk Wonhyo in 683. Together with Hongnyeon Hermitage at Naksan Temple in Yangyang and Bomun Temple in Ganghwa, it is counted as one of Korea's three great Avalokitesvara pilgrimage sites. The hermitage sits on a cliff of Mount Geumsan, at about 681 m, in the sea area of Korea's only mountain-type national park. The seawater Avalokitesvara statue faces Sangju Bay, and the sunrise and sea of clouds are famous. From the Bokgok car park at the foot of the mountain, take the inter-zone shuttle bus to the second car park, then walk about 20 minutes. Entry and parking are paid. Queues are longer during the weekend morning rush.
Opening hours
All day (temple approx. 04:00–20:00)
Nearby sights
- Sangju Eunmorae Beach
- Songjeong Solbaram Beach
- Seolli Skywalk
- Namhae American Village
- Namhae German Village
- Mijo Port
- Namhae Wonye Art Village
- Mulgeon-ri Fish-Breeding Forest