• Gyeongsangnam-do

    Baekcheonsa Temple – 백천사 (Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do)

    Temple History Baekcheonsa Temple is located to the north of Mt. Waryongsan (797.6 m) in southern Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do. It’s said that Baekcheonsa Temple was first established some 1,300 years ago during the reign of King Munmu of Silla (r. 661–681 A.D.). Purportedly, the temple was first constructed by Uiseon-daesa, who was a disciple of Uisang-daesa (625-702). Records about Baekcheonsa Temple, including the “Jin-yangji,” state: “Baekcheonsa Temple was located on the western side of Mt. Waryongsan. The eastern valley flowing from Dosolam Hermitage…The western valley near the temple, flowing from Seonjeongam Hermitage, features scenic spots like Sesimjeong and Mugumdae. There were 16 waterwheels located in the upper and lower parts of…