Odae-san National Park | |
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Odae-san National Park is one of Korea's most popular mountain ranges. Its deep valleys
help keep the average temperature cool, even during the extreme heat of the summer. It
has a number of peaks over 1400 meters high, but the terrain is more rolling, in
contrast to Sorak-san's jagged peaks. Nestled
inside the park are 2 of Korea's most famous temples: Wolcheongsa
and Sangwonsa.
Wolcheong-sa TempleFounded in 654, the grounds have been burned to ashes on a number of occassions. The latest reconstruction finished in 1969. A 9-story pagoda on the grounds has been classified as National Treasure #48. Sangwon-sa Temple Deeper into the Park, Sangwon-sa Temple has also suffered damage from fires, most recently burning to the ground in 1949. Slightly younger than Wolcheongsa, construction here began in 662. The following year, Korea's second largest bronze bell (National Treasure #36) was cast here. Hours: Mountain access control for the forest fire prevention: * Nighttime mountain access (from sunset to 2 hours before sunrise) requires permission from the management office Admission: (Woljeong-sa, Sangwon-sa) Adults: 3,400 won (Groups: 3,200 won) Students, Soldiers: 1,300 won (Groups: 1,100 won) Children: 700 won (Groups: 550 won) Directions: Yeongdong Expressway, Jinbu Interchange -> National Road #6 towards Odae-san -> turn left at Woljeong (Woljeong gas station) three-way junction -> turn left at Ganpyeonggyo -> Parking lot in front of Woljeong-sa -> Parking lot in front of Sangwon-sa | |
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