Bohyunsan Observatory in Yeongcheon that Connects Starlight | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

Eunhaesa Temple, located at the foot of Palgongsan in Cheongtong-myeon, Yeongcheon-si, is the head temple of the 10th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was founded in 809 by Haechulguksa in Haeanpyeong during the reign of King Heondeok of Silla and was originally called Haeansa. King Heondeok ascended the throne by deposing his nephew King Aejang. Due to the violent political strife at the time, Haeansa was established to appease the restless spirits who died in these conflicts, aid the king’s repentance, and ensure peace for the country and its people. Although Eunhaesa suffered little damage during the Japanese invasions of Korea, it experienced its greatest fire in 1847 since its founding, which destroyed all buildings except Geungnakjeon Hall, totaling about a thousand rooms. After securing funds, the temple was reconstructed over three years, completing the restoration in 1849. The rebuilt structures included Daeungjeon Hall, Hyangsil, Gogan, Simgeomdang, Seolseondang, Cheongpungnyo, Bohwaru, Onghomun, Anyangjeon, Dongbyeoldang, Manwollang, Hyangjeokgak, and Gonggaekju, among others. Notably, the three main plaques of Daeungjeon, Bohwaru, and Bulgwang feature calligraphy by Kim Jeong-hui. Currently, only 19 buildings remain within the main temple complex. Eunhaesa operates a templestay program offering rest in history and nature, and is devoted to educational missionary work including a Leadership Academy and a Buddhist University to foster happy individuals and societies based on the teachings of Buddha.

제1종 미술관으로 정부에 등록이 허가된 시안미술관은 7,000여평의 폐교부지를 매입하여 옛 학교의 향수와 현대식 첨단건축물이 공존할 수 있도록 장기간의 리노베이션 기간을 거쳐 6,000여 평을 잔디로 단장한 야외조각장과 함께 고풍스런 유럽식 현대건축물로 조성되었다. 자연을 그대로 담은 시안미술관은 미술관으로써의 기능과 동시에 시민들의 마음의 쉼터로 자리잡아 많은 이들의 발걸음이 이어지고 있다.

Bohyeonsan Observatory, completed in April 1996, is the center of optical astronomical observation in Korea and researches the formation and evolution of stars, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and explosive celestial bodies. It houses Korea's largest 1.8m reflector telescope and a solar flare telescope. Although the observatory's research facilities are not open to the general public, a visitor center (exhibition hall) is operated for public viewing. The exhibition hall displays astrophotographs and other exhibits.

Bohyeonsan Starlight Theme Village is a starlight theme village where visitors can escape the busy daily life and enjoy beautiful memories under the starlight of the night sky. It is a cultural and recreational facility operated by the Yeongcheon City Facilities Management Corporation. It is also possible to take a VR cyber tour before visiting. The theme village includes facilities related to starlight such as an astronomy science center and an exhibition experience center, and also has accommodations like a main building, pension buildings, a campground, and glamping. However, the accommodations operate on an internet advance reservation system.