[Chungcheongnam-do] Yesan Hwaamsa Temple (화암사 (예산)

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💡 Overview

Hwaamsa Temple is located near Joseon dynasty’s scholar and writer Kim Jeong-hui’s, also referred to his pen name Chusa, house. The temple has ties with the ancient writer, as the temple is known to have been repaired and renovated by Kim Jeong-hui’s great grandfather. There are no records that explains the foundation of Hwaamsa Temple, and only a timeline of its reconstruction can be found in “Records of Hwaamsa Temple Restoration” plaque, which is displayed in Sudeoksa Temple Museum. The timeline was recorded by Kim Myeong-hee in 1848, and written by Kim Seong-hee, and carved by Cho Seok-shin. The name “Hwaamsa” was given by King Yeongjo (r. 1724-1776).

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📍 Nearby Attractions

• 
  Chusa Memorial Hall (추사기념관)Distance: 799m |
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  House of Chusa (추사고택)Distance: 942m | 261, Chusagotaek-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
• House and Tomb of Kim Jeong-hui (추사김정희선생고택·묘)Distance: 968m | 261, Chusagotaek-ro, Sinam-myeon, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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