Baekdamsa

Baekdamsa (백담사) is a Buddhist temple in Inje County, Gangwon province, South Korea. It was originally built in the 7th century, but because of war and natural disasters has been rebuilt numerous times since then. The present version was completed in 1957. Additionally, the name has changed over time, too. Originally called Hangyesa, the new name reflects the "100 pits from Daecheongbong Peak to the temple" [http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/eng/info_db/dest/sight_detail.jsp?seqno=3245] .

Attractions at the temple include National Treasure No. 1182--Wooden Amityus Buddha Statue--which dates to the 18th century, and Susimgyo, a wooden bridge in front of the property that spans Baekdam Gyegok valley. Baekdamsa also is near Seoraksan and Mt. Soraksan Nature Reserve.

External links

* [http://english.tour2korea.com/03Sightseeing/DestinationsByRegions/Depth04.asp?ADDRESS_1=15741&ADDRESS_2=15211&konum=1&kosm=m3_1&sight=sightseeing&sightseeing_id=303 Profile from Tour2Korea]
* [http://www.asia-planet.net/korea/inje-gun.htm Profile of Baekdamsa and neighboring attractions]