tourist attractions in gyeongsangnam-do, south korea

Suamsa Temple

Suamsa Temple

Suamsa Temple is located on the slopes of Byeokhwasan Mountain in Uiryeong. The approach is a remarkable 650-meter path leading to the Cheonwangmun...

Jeongchwiam Hermitage

Jeongchwiam Hermitage

Jeongchwiam Hermitage is a temple perched on the rocky cliffs of Daeseongsan Mountain, celebrated as a prime location for witnessing both sunrise a...

Tongdosa Temple Unesco World Heritage

Tongdosa Temple Unesco World Heritage

Tongdosa Temple, esteemed for its establishment in 643, is a revered site recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage. This temple proudly houses Buddha'...

Hapcheon Haeinsa Temple

Hapcheon Haeinsa Temple

Haeinsa Temple is one of Korea's three largest temples, and was founded during the third year of King Ae-jang's reign (802) by two monks Suneung an...

Miryang Pyochungsa Temple

Miryang Pyochungsa Temple

Pyochungsa Temple is located at the base of Jaeyaksan Mountain, 20 kilometers east of Miryang. The temple was originally founded by Monk Wonhyo in ...

Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple

Hadong Ssanggyesa Temple

Ssanggyesa Temple was founded on the southern foothills of Jirisan Mountain in 722 during the reign of Silla King Seongdeok. The temple is famous f...

Sancheong Daewonsa Temple

Sancheong Daewonsa Temple

Located at the eastern foot of Jirisan Mountain, Daewonsa Temple was first built in 548 during the Silla dynasty, but it remained closed for over t...

Mubongsa Temple

Mubongsa Temple

Mubongsa, meaning “a sacred place where phoenix used to dance,” is a small Buddhist temple. It is conveniently located near one of the Miryang’s to...

Gimhae Eunhasa Temple

Gimhae Eunhasa Temple

Eunhasa Temple is located in Sineosan Mountain in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do. The year it was founded remains unknown, but legend has it that Monk Ja...

Dasolsa Temple

Dasolsa Temple

Located on the hillside of Imyeongsan Mountain in Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, Dasolsa Temple is a very old Buddhist temple built during the Silla dy...

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Ilbungsa Temple

Situated at the base of Bonghwangsan Mountain in Uiryeong, Ilbungsa Temple is renowned for being the world's largest cave temple, a distinction rec...

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Hongnyongsa Temple Yangsan

Hongnyongsa Temple, situated on Cheonseongsan Mountain, is renowned for its stunning natural scenery and rich historical traditions. Nearby, Hongny...

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Naewonsa Temple Yangsan

Naewonsa Temple, situated in Cheonseongsan National Park, is home to a monumental Buddha statue standing at 5.5 meters, crafted during the Silla dy...

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Suseonsa Temple

Suseonsa Temple is a temple situated on Ungseokbong Peak in Jirisan Mountain. Renowned for its picturesque hydrangea and lotus, it has become a fav...

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Seokgolsa Temple

Seokgolsa Temple, located on Unmunsan Mountain in Miryang, is surrounded by a series of peaks including Unmunsan Mountain to the north, Gajisan Mou...

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Maneosa Temple

Maneosa Temple, perched on Maneosan Mountain in Miryang, dates back to 46 A.D. and is steeped in tradition and numerous legends. During the Silla d...

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Yongmunsa Temple Namhae

Yongmunsa Temple, located on Hogusan Mountain in Namhae, was established in 802. It derived its name from being built above a pond where a dragon w...

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Seoamjeongsa Temple

Seoamjeongsa Temple belongs to Byeoksongsa Temple, which is at the entrance of the Chilseongyegok Valley of Jirisan Mountain. Monk Woneung rebuilt ...

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Namhae Geumsan Boriam Hermitage

Boriam Hermitage sits atop Geumsan Mountain (alt. 704 m). The mountain was once called Bogwangsan Mountain as it was home to Bogwangsa Temple, foun...

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Yeonhosa Temple

Yeonhosa Temple is located in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. With its back to Hwangusan Mountain, the temple faces the Hwanggang River. Designated...