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Temples & Mountains - Ideas & Inspirations To Find Your Soul In Korea
- Date04/29/2010
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Continuing our
series ‘Ideas & Inspirations to find your soul in Korea’, we put into focus
one of the Korea's most beautiful valley networks connected to Mt. Jiri in the
south of the country. Whilst a visit to Kilsanga Temple in Seoul is a wonderful
place to witness Buddhist ceremony and is a great way to experience another side
to the bustling and vibrant capital.
Outside of the city…Jiri Mountain Hanshin Valley
Jirisan Mountain, Korea’s most famous is considered the more masculine mountain with its larger and rougher lines. The valleys are connected from north to south. Of the valleys in Jirisan, Hanshin is especially well known for the burst of colour on the foliage during autumn. The vertical path across Jirisan which goes through Namwon - Jeongnyeongchi - Seongsamjae - Silsangsa Temple has the highest latitude of Korea’s mountain paths of 1,130m above sea level and at the peak of Jirisan the weary hiker will be rewarded with a unique vista. With just under five thousand different types of flora and fauna inhabiting its grounds, Jirisan is a treasure chest of nature. Various vegetation from warm-temperate forests through to cold populate the area. Natural treasures such as the Higan cherry tree at Hwaeomsa (Temple) and the Waun Cheonyeongsong (Millennium Pine Tree) are in Jirisan which is also native to Hares, Roes, Elks, Wildcats, and other mammals in its hills. For more information go to:
http://english.knps.or.kr/Knp/Jirisan/Intro/Introduction.aspx?MenuNum=1&Submenu=Npp
In the city…Kilsangsa, Seoul
Kilsangsa Temple is a picturesque Buddhist temple in the leafy and expensive residential district of Seongbuk-dong (a favorite of diplomats and expats). It is frequented by devout Buddhists and the streets throngs with activity especially during festival time. Major nearby attractions include Gyeongbokgung Palace and the presidential Blue House, thus making Kilsanga Temple a peaceful and pleasant side trip within the Samcheong-dong area. The monks and volunteers are generally tolerant of visitors who poke their cameras inside the temple buildings (there are numerous prayer sessions and chanting during the day).
Outside of the city…Jiri Mountain Hanshin Valley
Jirisan Mountain, Korea’s most famous is considered the more masculine mountain with its larger and rougher lines. The valleys are connected from north to south. Of the valleys in Jirisan, Hanshin is especially well known for the burst of colour on the foliage during autumn. The vertical path across Jirisan which goes through Namwon - Jeongnyeongchi - Seongsamjae - Silsangsa Temple has the highest latitude of Korea’s mountain paths of 1,130m above sea level and at the peak of Jirisan the weary hiker will be rewarded with a unique vista. With just under five thousand different types of flora and fauna inhabiting its grounds, Jirisan is a treasure chest of nature. Various vegetation from warm-temperate forests through to cold populate the area. Natural treasures such as the Higan cherry tree at Hwaeomsa (Temple) and the Waun Cheonyeongsong (Millennium Pine Tree) are in Jirisan which is also native to Hares, Roes, Elks, Wildcats, and other mammals in its hills. For more information go to:
http://english.knps.or.kr/Knp/Jirisan/Intro/Introduction.aspx?MenuNum=1&Submenu=Npp
In the city…Kilsangsa, Seoul
Kilsangsa Temple is a picturesque Buddhist temple in the leafy and expensive residential district of Seongbuk-dong (a favorite of diplomats and expats). It is frequented by devout Buddhists and the streets throngs with activity especially during festival time. Major nearby attractions include Gyeongbokgung Palace and the presidential Blue House, thus making Kilsanga Temple a peaceful and pleasant side trip within the Samcheong-dong area. The monks and volunteers are generally tolerant of visitors who poke their cameras inside the temple buildings (there are numerous prayer sessions and chanting during the day).
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