Sudo Temple修道寺

Sudo-sa is a branch temple of Eunhae-sa, the head temple of the 10th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is said that Jajang and Wonhyo founded it together in 647, but the exact founding date is unknown, and its original name at the time of its founding was Geumdang-sa. It underwent a reconstruction in 1296, and what was originally Geumdang-sa was reconstructed by Jingwol in 1805 and renamed to its current name. Existing buildings at Sudo-sa include Wontongjeon, which is the main hall, Sansingak, a large room used as a meditation hall, and monks' quarters. In Wontongjeon, Gwanseeum-bosal (Avalokiteshvara) is enshrined as a seated statue, and behind the Buddha statue, there are a main altar painting, a Ksitigarbha painting, and a guardian painting, and a Gwaebul (hanging scroll painting) remains. It is said that there was originally a mountain gate, but it no longer exists. There is a hiking trail leading to Gwanbong Gatbawi, a sacred site for Yaksa (Medicine Buddha) worship, and 1 km up the mountain, Chisan Waterfall, a three-tiered waterfall, forms a magnificent sight, attracting many hikers. In 2001, Yeongcheon City developed the area around this temple into the Chisan Tourist Complex.