Seonamsa Temple
선암사
One of the UNESCO-listed “Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea.” The Seungseon Bridge over the stream and its reflection form Korea's most beautiful old-bridge scene.
Seonamsa lies on the eastern slope of Mount Jogye. In 2018, it was inscribed as a World Cultural Heritage Site as one of the “Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea,” and it is the head temple of the Taego Order. Near the entrance, the Seungseon Bridge is a semicircular granite arch bridge from the Joseon period and is designated a treasure. Together with its reflection in the water, it forms a full moon, and Gangseonnu Pavilion can be seen in the distance. The ancient plum tree Seonam Plum inside the temple is designated a natural monument, and it draws many visitors when it blooms in spring. Admission is about 3,000 won. The walk up from the parking lot takes about 20 minutes. From Suncheon Station, take bus 1 for about 1 hour.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Songgwangsa Temple
- Naganeupseong Folk Village
- Suncheonman Bay National Garden
- Suncheon Open Film Set
- Suncheonman Bay Wetland
- Waon Beach
- Boseong Daehan Dawon Tea Plantation
- Gwangyang Maehwa Village