Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si) · Temples
Songgwangsa Temple
Songgwangsa Temple is located on the west side of Jogyesan Mountain, and is a famous sambosachal in Korea. Sambo means "…
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Temples, often set in the mountains, let you encounter Korean Buddhist culture through halls, stone pagodas and statues. Some offer temple stays and temple food experiences.
Jeollanam-do(Suncheon-si) · Temples
Songgwangsa Temple is located on the west side of Jogyesan Mountain, and is a famous sambosachal in Korea. Sambo means "…
Jeollabuk-do(Gunsan-si) · Temples
Dongguksa Temple was built by Japanese monk Seoneungbulgwan in 1909. The temple was run by Japanese monks for 36 years d…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) · Temples
The Donggosa Temple, located on Seungamsan Mountain in Jeollabuk-do, Jeonju-si, is a Buddhist temple of the Taego Order.…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeongeup-si) · Palaces
Located in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do, this shrine was established to embody the spirit of Admiral “Chungmugong” (honorific…
Jeollabuk-do(Namwon-si) · Temples
The Silsangsa Temple was constructed by monk Jeunggak, as one of nine special temples in the year 828. The temple was es…
Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun) · Temples
문수사는 전북 고창과 전남 장성과의 사이에 놓여 있는 문수산(621m)중턱에 자리 잡고 있다. 고수면소재지에서 고수도요지를 지나 위로 올라가면 조산 저수지가 나오고, 왼쪽 골짜기를 타고 6km 정도 비포장길을 오르면…
Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si) · Temples
Seongmoam, a temple of the Jogye Order, is located on Yuangsan Mountain in Mangyeong-myeon, Gimje-si. The temple is the…
Jeollabuk-do(Iksan-si) · Temples
Sungnimsa Temple is one of the major temples of the Iksan area and is believed by some to have been built along with Geu…
Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si) · Temples
If you travel along Geumsan Route 29 from Gimje you’ll soon come upon the city of Mangyeong. Continue along 12.3km west…
Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si) · Temples
Munsusa Temple, located in Hwangsan-dong, Gimje-si, is a branch temple of Geumsansa Temple. The temple is located in the…
Jeollabuk-do(Gimje-si) · Temples
Gwisinsa, located in Cheongdo Village, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, is now a temple of the Jogye Order, but once belonged to…
Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun) · Temples
Along with Geumsansa in Gimje-si, Seonunsa is one of the two major temples of Jeollabuk-do region. Every year, many tour…