Yeosu Hyangiram Sunrise Festival (여수 향일암일출제)

Korea · 60 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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Address
60 Hyangiram-ro, Dolsan-eup, Yeosu-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

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Overview

Hyangiram Sunrise Festival is an annual overnight festival that begins on New Year's Eve. It takes place at the historic Hyangiram Hermitage, which was built in the year 644. As the New Year's Day dawns, visitors can witness the sun rise above the horizon from Hyangiram, which literally means "a hermitage facing the sun."

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Best Time to Visit

South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.