[Gangwon-do] Naksansa Temple (낙산사)

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💡 Overview

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, including a 16 meter-tall statue of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. A mountain fire in 2005 resulted in the loss of 20 buildings, including the building that housed its bronze bell. The temple also operates templestay programs available through its website.

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📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Hujin Harbor (후진항) 🔗Distance: 989m | 4-13Yongho-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
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  Seorak Beach (설악해수욕장) 🔗Distance: 714m | Dwinnaru 2-gil, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
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  Ocean Valley Resort (오션벨리리조트) 🔗Distance: 2.0km | 127-30, Ilchul-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
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  Naksan Beach (낙산해수욕장) 🔗Distance: 966m | 59 Haemaji-gil, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
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  Uisangdae Pavilion (낙산사 의상대) 🔗Distance: 307m | 100 Naksansa-ro, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
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  EL Hotel (이엘호텔)Distance: 1.7km | 3347 , Donghae-daero, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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