Summer Trip to Sudosan and Cheongamsa in Gimcheon | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

Cheongamsa Temple is located on Bulyongsan Mountain and is a branch temple of Jikjisa Temple, the 8th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is an ancient temple established by Doseon Guksa in the 3rd year of King Heonan of Silla (859). According to historical records, it was completely destroyed by fire in the 25th year of King Injo of Joseon (1647), but upon hearing this, monk Byeokam Gakseong ordered monk Heojeong Hyewon to rebuild it, and Hyewon devoted great effort to reviving Cheongamsa Temple. Later, during the time Queen Inhyeon, wife of King Sukjong, was associated with the Seoin faction, she performed special prayers at the temple's Geukrakjeon Hall, establishing a close connection with the royal family. The red pine forest of Bulyongsan was designated a national protected forest, and weapons and other items were bestowed from the royal court. Cheongamsa Temple was also famous as a place where royal concubines practiced their faith until the late Joseon period.

50년 넘는 전통의 맛, 산채요리를 전문으로 취급하고 있다. 산채를 구입하여 각종 산채회, 무침 등을 만들고 있으며 계절에 따라 메뉴가 변경된다. (봄-산채종류, 가을-버섯종류) 탑라이스 브랜드 쌀로 밥을 지어 손님상에 내고 있다. 1979년 모범업소 1호로 지정되었으며, KBS 에도 참가한 바 있다.

Sudosan, one of the famous mountains in the Sobaek Mountain Range, features beautiful landscapes of surrounding valleys such as Daegacheon and Muheulgugok, and is home to renowned ancient temples like Cheongamsa and Sudoam. The summit is rocky and hosts clusters of shrubs and herbaceous plants including azaleas, broom, and silver grass. Located at the foot of Sudosan, Sudosan Natural Recreation Forest is surrounded by dense forest, with a valley along an approximately 4km forest road where clear water flows year-round. Small waterfalls formed by the valley create a scenic view in harmony with the surrounding forest, and the areas around the trails have coniferous forests, allowing visitors to enjoy refreshing forest bathing anytime. The clean mountain lodge, walking trails, water play area, and seminar room make it popular as a resting place not only for families but also for groups.