Busan(Gijang-gun) · Temples
Cheokpanam Hermitage
Cheokpanam Hermitage was initially built in 673 by a monk named Wonhyo, whose legend is still passed down, and was resto…
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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.
Busan(Gijang-gun) · Temples
Cheokpanam Hermitage was initially built in 673 by a monk named Wonhyo, whose legend is still passed down, and was resto…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Yeongju-si) · Temples
Birosa is a temple located at the southern foot of Birobong, the highest peak of Sobaeksan Mountain. It was founded by r…
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…
Chungcheongbuk-do(Okcheon-gun) · Temples
Yongamsa Temple is a branch of the Beopjusa temple. It was built during the Silla period. Unlike the more common temple…
Jeollanam-do(Yeonggwang-gun) · Temples
Beopseongpo (법성포) is where an Indian Monk Mirananta first set foot on Korean territory in A.D 384 to spread Buddhism, ha…
Gyeonggi-do(Seongnam-si) · Temples
Manggyeongam’s name derives from the hermitage's view of Bokjeong-dong in Seoul, and is located in Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-…
Gyeonggi-do(Namyangju-si) · Temples
Sujongsa Temple is visited heavily by both the believers of the religion as well as average people who enjoy hiking, owi…
Gangwon-do(Pyeongchang-gun) · Temples
Located within Woljeongsa Temple in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, Woljeongsa Museum was founded in October 1999, and bega…
Gyeongsangnam-do(Miryang-si) · Temples
Mubongsa means “A sacred place where phoenix used to dance,” and is a small and Buddhist temple. It is conveniently and…
Chungcheongnam-do(Seosan-si) · Temples
Seongwangsa Temple is located in the quiet downtown area of Eupnae-dong, Seosan in Chungcheongnam-do. Its convenient loc…
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) · Palaces
Ganghwa Seonwonsa Temple Site was first discovered in 1976 during a surface examination around Ganghwado Island undertak…
Gyeonggi-do(Gapyeong-gun) · Temples
Baengnyeonsa Temple is surrounded by mountains, as it is located off Yongmunsan and Myeongjisan Mountains. On each side…