Basic Information
| Postal Code | 57616 |
| Address | 539, Hwaeomsa-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do |
Usage Information
| Information & Inquiries | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-783-7600, +82-61-782-0019, +82-61-782-7600 |
| Parking Facilities | Available Korea National Park Parking Lot (Inquiry: +82-61-780-7700) Hwaeomsa Temple Parking Lot (Inquiry: +82-61-783-7600) |
| Closed Days | N/A (Open all year round) |
Situated at the foot of Jirisan Mountain, 5.4 kilometers east of Gurye-eup, Hwaeomsa Temple was constructed in the 22nd year of King Seong's reign (544) during the Baekje era, but was burnt down during the Imjin War (1592-1598). The temple was rebuilt in 1636 after seven years of reconstruction. The temple has various cultural assets including National Treasures, Treasures, a Natural Monument, and local cultural assets as well as 20 different buildings.