Autumn Temples For A Quiet Korean Templestay
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app10 places in South Korea: Jikjisa Temple, 화엄사 불이문, Songgwangsaan-gil, and 7 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by eyop (이욥).
Jikjisa Temple
Buddhist temple
4.5
• Over 1,600 years of history, rebuilt after the Imjin War • Known as 'pointing straight to the mind to reach enlightenment' • Managed to survive even when Buddhism was pushed aside during Joseon era
화엄사 불이문
Place of worship
4.5
• Ancient temple with four national treasures and a natural monument • Oldest parts built in 544 and 875, final reconstruction in 1636 • Cherry blossoms planted along Road 19 offer scenic views in spring
Songgwangsaan-gil
Place
• One of Korea's three jewel temples, originally Gilgangsa • Focuses on asceticism with many Buddhist nunneries • Rich in ancient documents and Buddhist tools rather than grand buildings
Geomosan Hyangilam
Buddhist temple
4.5
• Offers southern coast and Geumo mountain views, considered a top destination • Path to the temple is steep, but worth the climb • Visit for the 500-year-old camellia tree and sunrise from the southern sea • Hyangiram Sunrise Festival held at year's end
사성암
Buddhist temple
4.5
• Filming location for drama 'Chuno,' known for its stone stairs • Features a steep stone staircase adorned with tiles • Offers breathtaking views of Seonjingang River and Jiri Mountain
Tabsa Temple
Buddhist temple
4.5
• Features 80 stone-stacked towers, some over 15 meters high • Built without glue, cement, or furrows, stable against typhoons • Cherry blossom road 500 meters below adds to its appeal
Buseoksa Temple
Buddhist temple
4.6
• One of South Korea's 10 largest temples, holding five national treasures • Muryangsujeon (National Treasure 18) is Korea's oldest wooden building
Seonamsa Temple
Buddhist temple
4.5
• Known for wild tea growing nearby, with an earthy flavor • The temple entryway is ideal for meditation • Beautiful temple stone bridge
Manggyeongsa Temple
Buddhist temple
4.0
• Situated on Taebaek Mountain at 1,460 meters altitude • Built to enshrine a stone statue of Bodhisattva Jajang • Home to the 'Dragon Spring', known as the highest spring in Korea
Bulyeongsa Temple
Buddhist temple
4.4
• Said to have shown a shadow of Buddha in its pond • Located amidst Bulyoungsa Valley • Features luxurious forest and clear water • Offers templestay programs for a quiet retreat
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