Unmunsa Temple in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do belongs to Cheongdo-gun in terms of administrative district. However, it is actually more closely connected to Daegu in terms of traffic and lifestyle. Unmunsa Temple was built in 560 during the Silla period. This ancient temple features seven treasured artifacts including the Weeping Pine Tree (Natural Monument No. 180) and stone lantern. There are four small hermitages (Sariam, Naewonam, Bukdaeam and Cheongsinam) around the temple. Moreover, the surrounding forest of pine and fir trees only enhances the temple’s beauty. Unmunsa is the largest Buddhist nunnery in Korea, maintaining a capacity of roughly 260 bhikkhunis, or Buddhist nuns, who practice Buddhism in a four-year term. But, thanks to its magnificence and lush forest, Unmunsan Mountain, located on the southernmost part of Taebaek Mountain range, has become a favorite spot for many tourists.
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- Admission Fees Individuals Adults 2 000 Won Teenagers 1 Children 500 Br Group 800 400 Won Free Admission Senior Citizens Ages 65 Older And Preschoolers 7 Younger Groups 30 People Or More
- Parking Fees Compact Cars 1 000 Won Br Small 2 Buses 3
- Restrooms Available
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-54-372-8800
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation Early Morning Service - 04 40 Br Morning 10 Evening Winter 06 00 Summer 30
location
264, Unmunsa-gil, Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do