Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun) · Temples
Yeonhosa Temple
Yeonhosa Temple is located in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. With its back to Gayaseong Fortress, the temple faces Hwan…
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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.
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun) · Temples
Yeonhosa Temple is located in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. With its back to Gayaseong Fortress, the temple faces Hwan…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun) · Temples
Cheongnyangsa Temple, located in Gayasan National Park, is famous for its stone lanterns, pagodas, and images of Buddha.…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Tongyeong-si) · Palaces
Chungnyeolsa Temple was built by 7th Admiralty Commander Lee Un-nyong in 1606 upon the order of King Seonjo during his 3…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Yangsan-si) · Temples
Naewonsa Valley is just below Naewonsa Temple, which is located at the foot of Cheonseongsan Mountain. The valley is sur…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun) · Temples
Daejanggyeongpan (the Tripitaka Koreana) is stored inside the four wooden buildings of Janggyeongpanjeon located within…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Sancheong-gun) · Temples
Located at the eastern foot of Jirisan Mountain, Daewonsa Temple (대원사) was first built in 548 during the Shilla Dynasty,…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Namhae-gun) · Temples
The Great Master Wonhyo first built this temple in 683 where he practiced asceticism. After that, he called the mountain…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Gimhae-si) · Temples
Eunhasa Temple is located in Shineosan Mountain in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do Province. Legend has it that monk Jangyuhwas…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun) · Temples
Haeinsa Temple, located in Gayasan Mountain, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, is home to Palmandaejanggyeong (Tripitaka K…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Miryang-si) · Temples
Pyochungsa Temple is located at the base of Jaeyaksan Mountain, 20 kilometers away to the east of Miryang-si. The temple…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hadong-gun) · Temples
Located on the southern part of Jirisan Mountain, Ssanggyesa Temple and Hwaeomsa Temple are among the most popular templ…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Hapcheon-gun) · Temples
Haeinsa Temple was built in 802 AD and is regarded as one of Korea’s three major Buddhist temples along with Tongdosa an…