Chungcheongnam-do(Seosan-si) · Temples
Ganworam Hermitage
Ganworam is a small hermitage located in Ganwoldo-ri, Buseok-myeon, Soesan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Ganworam Hermitage was…
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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.
Chungcheongnam-do(Seosan-si) · Temples
Ganworam is a small hermitage located in Ganwoldo-ri, Buseok-myeon, Soesan-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Ganworam Hermitage was…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Sangju-si) · Palaces
Chunguisa Temple is home to the tablets of General Chung Ki-ryong (1562-1622), a military official from the mid-Joseon D…
Ulsan(Ulju-gun) · Temples
The name of the temple is believed to have originated from the fact that it is located in the south of Gajisan or Seokan…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongsong-gun) · Temples
This temple is said to have been built by Great Monk Uisang in the 12th year of King Munmu’s reign (672 AD). It was rebu…
Jeollanam-do(Yeonggwang-gun) · Temples
The Bulgapsa Temple (불갑사) of Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do, was the very first Buddhist temple to be built in Korea. Monk Mar…
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) · Temples
Bultapsa Temple is a branch of Gwaneumsa Temple, the headquarters of the 23rd district of the Jogye Order of Korean Budd…
Chungcheongnam-do(Nonsan-si) · Temples
Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사) in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do is located at the foot of Mt. Banyasan (100m in elevation). This te…
Chungcheongnam-do(Gongju-si) · Temples
Gapsa Temple is located in the forested foothills of Gyeryongsan Mountain, 19 kilometers from Gongju and a three-hour wa…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Sangju-si) · Temples
Yonghwasa Temple is home to two official national treasures, Seokjoyeoraejwasang (Seated stone Buddha statue; National T…
Jeollabuk-do(Buan-gun) · Temples
Gaeamsa Temple (개암사) is a small, quiet temple built in 634 AD during the Baekje Dynasty. Historical records tell about t…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongsong-gun) · Temples
Baengnyeonam is part of Daejeonsa Temple and is located opposite the temple. With crystal clear stream running in front…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Uljin-gun) · Temples
Bulyeongsa Temple (불영사), located at the western foot of Mt. Cheonchuksan in Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do, was built during th…