Place to visit
Hyangiram, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Hyangiram is a Buddhist temple in Yeosu, South Korea (향일암). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Buddhist temple in Yeosu, South Korea · Temples
- Local name
- 향일암
- Where
- South Korea
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- PUS Busan, 123 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 34.5916, 127.80381
What it is and where
Hyangiram is a Buddhist temple in Yeosu, South Korea (향일암). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Yeosu, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 34.5916, 127.80381; the nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS, Busan), 123 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in South Korea. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hyangiram is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:55
- FebPossible10:45
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:53
- MayBest time13:49
- JunPossible14:18
- JulBetter not14:06
- AugPossible13:18
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:06
- NovBest time10:09
- DecPossible9:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Korea
To enter South Korea there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Korea checklist. Currency: South Korean won (KRW); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 60 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 119 ambulance and fire · 1330 tourist information, in Spanish.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- BonsanHill in South Korea6.7 km
- Bongsusan MountainMountain in South Korea8.4 km
- Hamel MuseumMuseum17 km
- Hanhwa Aqua Planet YeosuWith kids · Wildlife18 km
- GubongsanMountain in South Jeolla Province, South Korea19 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: Temples
- Bulguksa: Temple
- Haeinsa: Buddhist temple in Hapcheon County, South Korea
- Seoul Central Mosque: mosque in Seoul, South Korea
- Yoido Full Gospel Church: Pentecostal church
- Beomeosa: Temple
- Buseoksa: Buddhist temple in Yeongju, South Korea
Every South Korea place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hyangiram?
It is a Buddhist temple in Yeosu, South Korea (향일암 in the local language). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hyangiram?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 42.
How do you get to Hyangiram?
The nearest main airport is Gimhae International Airport (PUS), 123 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Korea is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Korea map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bonsan, Bongsusan Mountain, Hamel Museum. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Yeosu24 places to see in and around Yeosu, South Korea: Hallyeohaesang National Park, Namhae Bridge, Suncheon Castle. Best time: April to May and September to October.
- Temples56 places for temples in South Korea, from Bulguksa to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and September to November. Each with its own season by altitud
- South KoreaBefore travelling to South Korea: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Hyangiram on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.