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Borimsa Temple is a branch temple of Haeinsa, the 12th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, founded in 1912 by the monk Kim Dong-woon, the head monk of Byeoksongsa. In 1929, six temples in the area were jointly operated, including running a kindergarten as part of missionary work. In 1970, Monk Jo Yeongsan was appointed and renamed the temple Borimsa, which continues to this day. The temple was rebuilt in 1971 and the Buddhist Hall was constructed in 1972. Located in the center of Hamyang-eup town, it significantly contributes to the promotion of Buddhism through its missionary activities. The Daeungjeon Hall houses the excavated from the old Yongsansa site. Nearby is the national designated cultural heritage , a natural monument, which is a forest artificially created during the Unified Silla period by scholar Choe Chiwon when he served as governor.

Hamyang Sangrim is a forest located on the west side of Hamyang-eup by the Wicheon River. It is said to have been created by Choi Chi-won during the reign of Queen Jinseong of the Unified Silla (887–897) to prevent flood damage in Hamyang-eup. It was formerly called Daegwanrim, but after the central part of the forest collapsed due to flooding, it was divided into Sangrim (Upper Forest) and Harim (Lower Forest). Currently, Harim is damaged and only traces remain, while Sangrim maintains its original form. The forest mainly consists of oak species such as Mongolian oak and Japanese evergreen oak, and alder species, with wild grapes and kudzu intertwined, evoking natural valley vegetation. About 120 tree species are planted along a 99,200㎡ area with a 1.6 km embankment, making it an excellent natural learning site for children. Sangrim's beauty can be enjoyed in all seasons: fresh green in spring, lush shade in summer, autumn foliage, and snowy scenery in winter. Especially in summer, lying on a mat under the forest canopy offers a refreshing atmosphere reminiscent of a mountain hermit in the city. The trails inside Sangrim serve as places for conversation and love for couples and families. Sangrim is historically valuable as the oldest forest artificially created in Korea, and culturally significant as a record of ancestors' wisdom in protecting farmland and villages from flood damage. It is designated and protected as a natural monument. (Source: Hamyang-gun Cultural Tourism / National Heritage Administration website)