Goran Mineral Spring (Goransa Temple), Buyeo

About this place

Goran Mineral Spring is the spring water of Goransa Temple, a small Buddhist temple located on the north bank of the Baengma River (Geum River) at the foot of Busosan in Buyeo. The temple is well known for the goran herb (Asplenium antiquum) and the spring water flowing from behind the main hall, both celebrated local attractions. Goransa Temple is associated with various legends relating to the fall of Baekje, though no accurate historical remains or artefacts have been identified; the current Goransa was founded in the Goryeo period, and the present building was relocated from Eunsan Sunggaksa Temple. The site pairs well with the nearby Nakwaam cliff and a Baengma River cruise. The spring can be accessed via Seongwang-ro or Seoktap-ro into Busosanseong Fortress, or by taking a Baengma River ferry from Gudeurae Landing via Naruto-ro.