Explore various historic sites that represent Hanam along Wirye Yeoksa-gil
Wirye Yeoksa-gil
Course
5.8km
- Gwangjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School of Hanam
- Iseongsanseong Fortress
- Dongsa Temple Site
- Seonbeopsa Temple
Features
“Enjoy a pleasant walk, and immerse yourself in historic stories at the living museum.”
- Located on Iseongsan Mountain, Historic Site No. 422, Iseongsanseong Fortress, stands at a height of 5m and stretches for 2km
- Gwangju Hanggyo, registered Cultural Properties Materials No.13, used to be the biggest Hyanggyo(Local Confucian School) in the country, overseeing the current Seongnam, Gwangju, Namyangju, Gangdong, Gangnam, and Songpa during the Joseon Dynasty
- Dongsa Temple Site in Chungung-dong is a large-scale temple site and is registered as Historic Site No. 352. Within the site, there are Five-story Stone Pagoda at Dongsa Temple Site, Hanam (Treasure No. 12), and Three-story Stone Pagoda at Dongsa Temple Site, Hanam (Treasure No. 13).
- In Seonbeopsa Temple, the traditional Buddhist temple, there is Rock-carved Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha in Gyosan-dong, Hanam (Treasure No. 981). Next to the statue, there are Gaeksan Waterfall and King Onjo Eoyongsaem Spring, which is said to be drunk by King Onjo.
- At the entrance of Iseongsanseong Fortress, there is Chungung Reservoir, a favorite destination for anglers, along with a delightful array of restaurants.
