Dosolam Hermitage (Haenam)

Dosolam Hermitage is the only restored hermitage among the 12 hermitages of Dalmasan Mountain and is located at Dosolbong Peak, the highest point. Situated on a flattened area built up with stone walls, it resembles a sturdy fortress, and the surrounding scenery is so beautiful that visitors can enjoy sunrise and sunset and the multi-island sea of the southwestern coast, giving the feeling of floating in the clouds and drawing them into a new world of scenic beauty on Dalmasan Mountain. According to the 'Sinjeung Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam', it is known as a thousand-year prayer site founded by Master Uisang, the great monk and Hwaeom master of the late Unified Silla period. Master Uijo, who founded Mihwangsa Temple on Dalmasan Mountain, also practiced asceticism at Dosolam before founding Mihwangsa, making it a historically significant hermitage. Dosolam, where many monks continued to devote themselves to prayer, was burned down during the Jeongyu War and left only in traces; it is said that on June 8, 2002, the current head monk Beopjo, who was at Woljeongsa Temple on Odaesan Mountain, restored and rebuilt it, including the dancheong painting, in 32 days.
Dosolam Hermitage, surrounded by rocky ridges, is a famous spot visited by many tourists and photographers for its azaleas in April, royal azaleas in May, daylilies in June, autumn foliage in fall, and snowscapes in winter. It is also in the spotlight as a filming location for various dramas and commercials thanks to its outstanding scenery.

Details

Admission fee

Free

Reservation guide for Korean nationals

Tourist guide group tour reservation inquiries (061-530-5918)

Restroom

Yes

Accessible travel information

Machine-translated from Korean.

Visual

Other facilities

There is a braille block in the bathroom.