Hyeonamsa Temple (Chungbuk)

Cheongju Hyeonamsa Temple is a temple whose name, Hyeonamsa (懸岩寺, 'Hanging Rock Temple'), comes from its appearance of hanging from the edge of a rock. Although no records remain of when or by whom it was founded, tradition says it was founded by the Goguryeo monk Cheongwon Seongyeong Daesa at the request of Dalsol Haechung during the reign of King Jeonji of Baekje, and later rebuilt by Master Wonhyo.
During the Joseon dynasty it was recorded under the names Gyeonbulsa or Hyeonsa, and it is known to have continued as today's Hyeonamsa. From the temple site, Daecheong Lake comes into view at a glance, allowing visitors to enjoy scenery where mountains and the lake blend together.