Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사(설악산))

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Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사(설악산))

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Sinheungsa Temple was founded under the name of Hyangseongsa Temple by Buddhist monk Jajang during the reign of Queen Jindeok of the Silla dynasty. It was first established at the site of Kensington Hotel, but after being destroyed by fire several times, it was rebuilt at the present position during the reign of King Injo of the Joseon dynasty. According to a legend, Monks Yeongseo, Hyewon, and Yeonok all had envisioned the location in their dreams in which a white-haired heavenly man appeared and indicated them the place of the temple. Thus, the temple was re-constructed at the current location and renamed as “Sinheungsa,” meaning “the temple was blessed by God (sin) and became prosper (heung). However, the Chinese character sin of the temple’s name was changed in 1995 from sin meaning god to sin meaning “new,” wishing that the temple will revive Buddhism again in the Yeongdong area (eastern part of the Taebaek Mountain Range). Sinheungsa Temple is home to many cultural heritages including the Geungnakbojeon Hall at Sinheungsa Temple (Treasure) and the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hyangseongsa Temple Site (Treasure), which is standing on the opposite side of Kensington Star Hotel . The temple also offers the temple stay program in which participants can experience a temple life by doing activities such as communal Buddhist meal service (baru gongyang), ceremonial service involving chanting, 108 bows aimed at removing 108 earthly desires, as well as programs of making a lotus lantern and Buddhist rosary.
Day off N/A (Open all year round) Opening day 652
Experience guide Hiking, trekking Experience age Open to visitors of all ages
Hours of use Open 24 hr Inquiry • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-33-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7044
Cultural Heritage Capacity
Parking facility Available (450 spaces) When to use
Stroller rental none With pets none
Credit card Source KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION
Address 1137, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do


Restrooms:Available Activity Fees:Adults: 3,500 won / Teenagers: 1,000 won / Children: 500 won Available Facilities:None Parking Fees:Small vehicle, Low season, For the day: 4,000 won, Accommodation: 8,000 won
Small vehicle, High season, For the day: 5,000 won, Accommodation: 10,000 won
Large vehicle, Low season, For the day: 6,000 won, Accommodation: 12,000 won
Large vehicle, High season, For the day: 7,500 won, Accommodation: 15,000 won Interpretation Services Offered:None Reservation Info. for Foreigners:None

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