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Cultural assets
Cultural assets
- Ssangbongsa Temple
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- Two mountain peaks stand on either side of the temple, earning it the name Ssangbongsa Temple. The impressive Mahavira Hall with its three-story wooden pagoda structure catches the eye. Additionally, the National Treasure Stupa of Master Cheolgam and the Treasure Stele of Master Cheolgam are located here.
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- Location
- 459 Ssangsanui-ro, Iyang-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
- First Burial Ground of
Jeongam Jo Gwang-jo
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- This historic site marks the place where Jeongam Jo Gwang-jo, a renowned scholar who advocated for political reform during the mid-Joseon Dynasty, was exiled during the Third Literati Purge in the 14th year of King Jungjong's reign. His exile was tragically short-lived, as he was executed after only a month. In 1980, a monument commemorating Jeongam's life, a portrait, and the Chogajip where he spent his exile were restored.
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- Location
- 30 Jeongam-gil, Neungju-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
- Dinosaur Tracksite
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- In 1990, the first dinosaur tracksite in the inland region of Jeollanam-do was discovered in Hwasun. This site dates back to the Cretaceous period of the Mesozoic era and contains footprints of both carnivorous and herbivorous dinosaurs.
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- Location
- 652-1 Seoyu-ri, Baega-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
- Kim Satkat Hill of Literature
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- In the late Joseon period, the wandering poet Kim Satkat (real name Kim Byeong-yeon, 1807-1863) passed away in Guam Village, Dongbok-myeon. A quaint 'Hill of Literature' has been created on the hill in front of the village, featuring a selection of over 50 of Kim Satkat's satirical and humorous poems engraved on stone monuments.
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- Location
- 75-2 Guam-gil, Dongbok-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
- Imdaejeong Garden
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- This site, designated as a National Scenic Site, was created by Sa-ae Min Ju-hyeon, who served as the vice minister of National Defense during the late Joseon Dynasty under King Cheoljong. After resigning from his official post, he returned to his hometown and established a traditional garden.
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- Location
- 48 Sangsa 1-gil, Sapyeong-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
- Hwansanjeong Pavilion
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- After the Qing invasion of Joseon in the mid-Joseon period, Ryu Ham built this pavilion. However, when the Seoseongje Reservoir was completed in 1967, the surrounding area was submerged, leaving only the pavilion. It now presents a picturesque scene, resembling a landscape painting, as if it is floating on the lake.
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- Location
- 236-1 Baekcheon-ro, Dong-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do
