Naksansa Temple (낙산사)

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Naksansa Temple (낙산사)

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This ancient temple was built in the 11th year of King Munmu’s reign of Silla (671) by the Buddhist monk Uisang. Naksansa Temple is one of the foremost sights of Yangyang, and one of the most historic sites in the region. Along with Ganghwa’s Bomunsa Temple and Namhae’s Boriam Hermitage, it is said to be one of the three centers of the cult of Avalokitesvara in Korea. Its handsome view overlooking the East Sea has earned it a spot in the Eight Sights of Gwandong (eight famous sights in Yeongdong region of Gangwon-do), documented throughout the ages in many classic literature and poetry. Today’s Naksansa Temple is a product of many restorations and expansions, and has many examples of cultural heritage within its walls. There is a 16 meter-tall statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva to Uisangdae, a pavilion built to overlook the sunrise over the East Sea on a coastal cliff, Hongnyeonam Hermitage, built over the crashing waves, Seven-story Stone Pagoda of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang (Treasure No. 499), a Joseon-era pagoda with Goryeo-era style, and Stupa, Stele, and Reliquaries of Naksansa Temple, Yangyang (Treasure No. 1723), including a number of sarira. A mountain fire in 2005 resulted in the loss of 20 buildings, including the building that housed its bronze bell (formerly Treasure No. 479 of Korea). The temple also operates templestay programs available through its website.
Day off N/A (Open all year round) Opening day 1953
Experience guide Sunrise, tourism Experience age Open to visitors of all ages
Hours of use 06:00–19:30 (visitors must exit the complex by 20:30) Inquiry • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-672-2447~8
Cultural Heritage Capacity N/A
Parking facility Available When to use
Stroller rental none With pets none
Credit card Source KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION
Address 100, Naksansa-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do


Film Locations:Drama "Taejo Wang Geon (2000)" Admission Fees: [Entrance to Naksansa Temple’s Cultural Heritage]
Individual: Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
Group: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 700 won
Parking Fees:4,000 won Available Facilities:Uisangdae Pavilion, Naksansa Temple Restrooms:Available Interpretation Services Offered:Not available

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