Seoul(Eunpyeong-gu) · Temples
Jingwansa Temple
Jingwansa Temple, located to the west of Seoul, is one of the four major temples around Seoul along with Bulamsa, Sammak…
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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.
Seoul(Eunpyeong-gu) · Temples
Jingwansa Temple, located to the west of Seoul, is one of the four major temples around Seoul along with Bulamsa, Sammak…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Temples
The Templestay Information Center is located across the street from Jogyesa Temple, and can easily be accessed from Angu…
Seoul(Jung-gu) · Temples
Background Information: The Chungdong Church, having being completed in 1898, is Korea’s first Protestant church. The ch…
Busan(Busanjin-gu) · Temples
Founded in 1986, Samgwangsa Temple is the second Cheontae (천태종), located in Choeup-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan. The temple…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Temples
Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995.…
Jeollabuk-do(Jeonju-si) · Palaces
Historic Site No. 339, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the…
Gangwon-do(Sokcho-si) · Temples
Sinheungsa (신흥사) is a short 10min walk away from the entrance to Sogongwon. In fact, many visit because of its close pro…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Temples
Located east of Naksan Mountain at Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu in Seoul, Myogaksa Temple offers the urbanites a chance to exp…
Seoul(Gangdong-gu) · Palaces
Amsa-dong Prehistoric Settlement Site reproduces the lifestyle of the Neolithic Era (7000 B.C. ~ 1000 B.C.) Even the ent…
Seoul(Gangdong-gu) · Temples
Amsadunchi Ecological Park (located in Amsa-dong) is a large scenic park with long winding trails passing by reeds and o…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Temples
Geumseonsa Temple, which is located at the foot of Samgaksan (Bukhansan) Mountain, is within easy access from downtown S…
Incheon(Ganghwa-gun) · Temples
Jeondeungsa Temple, located on Ganghwa Island in Incheon, South Korea, is a historic Buddhist sanctuary with a rich lega…