450 Seonamsa-gil, Seungju-eup, Suncheon-si, South Jeolla Province
The name Seonamsa originated from a flat rock west of the temple where
Daoist hermits were said to play the game of baduk (Jap. Go). The Seonam
Plum Tree (Natural Monument) which blossoms every spring is well known,
and Seungseongyo Bridge (Treasure) located near the approach road to the
temple is also renowned as a beautiful cultural property. At present, Seonamsa
is designated Historical Site No. 507, and the area around Songgwangsa and
Seonamsa on Mt. Jogyesan is designated Scenic Spot No. 65.
