It sits on a stone terrace on Dosolbong Peak at the top of Dalmasan Mountain, and you can look down on sunrise, sunset and the archipelago of the southwestern sea. It burned down during the Jeongyu War and was restored in 2002. It is open at all times, use is free, and parking is available.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 6 photos
Dosoram Hermitage Today
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Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization
Dosoram Hermitage before you go
Hours
Always open — source 1
Closed days
Open all year round — source 1
Fees
Free — source 1
Parking
Available — source 1
Contact
Cultural Heritage Team, Culture and Arts Division, Haenam-gun Office 061-530-5250 Tourist information 061-532-1330 / 061-530-5915+82 61-530-5250, +82 61-532-1330, +82 61-530-5915 — source 2
Dosoram Hermitage: the 2002 restoration, finished down to the decorative painting in 32 days
Dosoram Hermitage burned down in the Jeongyu War, leaving only its site. On June 8, 2002, a monk then staying at Woljeongsa Temple on Odaesan Mountain (now the head monk) rebuilt it. He finished even the decorative painting in 32 days. In the short construction period, many people carried 1,800 clay roof tiles up by hand. The completion ceremony was held in 2006.
Dosoram Hermitage: the hermitage where Venerable Uijo practiced, and Yongdam Spring
This is where Venerable Uijo, who founded Mihwangsa Temple on Dalmasan Mountain, practiced before building Mihwangsa Temple. About 50 m below the hermitage is Yongdam Spring, which never runs dry all year. A story tells of a dragon that rose to the sky from it.
Dosoram Hermitage: filming location of 'Chuno' and 'Gaksital'
Because of its fine scenery, the dramas 'Chuno', 'Gaksital' and 'My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho', as well as several commercials, were filmed here. The hermitage is surrounded by rocky ridges, so many photographers also come to capture its scenery in each season.
What flowers can I see at Dosoram Hermitage in each season?
Azaleas bloom in April, royal azaleas in May, and daylilies in June. You can also see fall foliage in autumn and snow scenery in winter. source 1
Who first built Dosoram Hermitage?
The 'Sinjeung Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam' records it as a hermitage built by Great Master Uisang in the late Unified Silla period. Venerable Uijo, who founded Mihwangsa Temple, had also practiced here before that. source 1
Which dramas were filmed at Dosoram Hermitage?
'Chuno', 'Gaksital', 'My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho' and others were filmed here. source 2
