Hyangiram Hermitage 향일암
Yeosu · Dolsan Island & Hyangiram · Sights
Perched on a cliff at the southern tip of Dolsan Island, this temple is known for a staircase that squeezes between large boulders and for a view across the South Sea. The climb is steep, so wear shoes with grip and take your time. A small admission fee may apply, and prices may change.
Temple courtyards are quiet, and visitors are expected to dress modestly and speak softly. Many Koreans arrive before dawn for the New Year sunrise or a clear morning view. The road is long, and public buses are limited, so a taxi or rental car is easiest.
Wind can be strong on the terrace.
It is about 45 to 60 minutes by taxi or car from downtown Yeosu, with a parking lot below the temple. (Show a driver: 향일암)
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- Best time to visit
- Sunrise on a clear morning, or a calm weekday morning outside holiday periods.
- Pair it with
- Seoul Sikdang (Dolsan Gat Kimchi Set Meal) and Yeosu Bapsang Galchiya are on the way.
- Great for
- Couples, Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A cliffside Buddhist temple reached by steep stairs through narrow rock passages. Wear grip shoes; sunrise is popular, so start in the dark and take a taxi, since public buses are limited at that hour.