Gyewonsa Temple (Yangsan)

There are no extant records indicating the founding date of Gyewonam Hermitage, a branch temple of Tongdosa Temple. However, according to oral tradition, it was first built during the Gaya period, disappeared during the Joseon period, and was rebuilt in the 1910s.

A story handed down from ancient times regarding the origin of the hermitage says that when looking from Gyewonam Hermitage toward the city of Yangsan, a rock can be seen at the end of a nearby ridge. This rock is called Dakbawi (Chicken Rock). In the past, villagers of Samdong-ri below Gyewonam Hermitage would hear the crowing of roosters from atop Dakbawi at dawn, signaling the start of the day. Next to Dakbawi is Dakumul (Chicken Well), where the roosters were said to have drunk water. The spring water here is famous for its good taste.