Address	40-28 Dowon-gil, Iseo-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Area	Jeonnam-Gwangju
Type	Tourist attraction
Times	[Mountain entrance] Winter season (December-February) 04:00-16:00 / Summer season (March-November) 04:00-17:00
Closed	N/A (Open all year round)
Phone	+82-62-225-4538
Directions	Naver Map Kakao Map Google Maps Google Maps has no turn-by-turn directions in Korea. Why

Gyubongam Hermitage is a small hermitage located on Mudeungsan Mountain. It is believed to have been established during the Silla dynasty (B.C. 57-A.D. 935) and underwent renovations in 1959 to attain its current appearance. Renowned for its picturesque scenery, Gyubongam Hermitage is said to be a must-visit spot for those climbing Mudeungsan Mountain. It is particularly famous for its vibrant autumn foliage, and the area around the hermitage is abundant with rocky cliffs.

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Gyubongam Hermitage (Hwasun) (규봉암(화순))

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