Jikjisa Temple and Tranquil Trails in Gimcheon

Jikjisa Temple, located at the foot of Hwangaksan Mountain in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was constructed in 418, during the second year of Silla Kingdom King Nulji’s reign. This temple is in perfect harmony with the nearby valley and pine forest. The foliage in fall is particularly breathtaking. The temple grounds include Birojeon Hall (also known as Cheonbuljeon Hall), in which approximately 1,000 Buddha statues are enshrined, along with a thousand-year-old arrowroot. The templegrounds also include Iljumun Gate, Daeungjeon Hall, and a 1.63 meter-tall Seated Stone Buddhist Statue (Treasure No. 319) from the Unified Silla Period.

In the way to Busan, We stopped in this buddhist temple. It was worthy to stop here. The temple is surrounded by nature and has very beautiful views.

Near the Jikjisa Temple, We found Samyeongdaesa Park that is a cultural, ecological and experiential tourist park. It was built to commemorate the master monk, Sameong Daesa, who raised the Uibyeong (the Righteous Army) during the Imjin War. (2 last pictures below)