[Gyeongsangbuk-do] Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju) (희방사(영주))
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💡 Overview
Huibangsa Temple is a temple located at an altitude of 850 meters in a valley south of Yeonhwabong Peak within Sobaeksan National Park. Founded in 643, it preserves the first Korean Buddhist scripture, the “Worinseokbo,” and traditional Korean architectural styles. Surrounding areas are adorned with Sobaeksan Mountain’s forests, offering opportunities for forest bathing and hiking. Flowing through the valley is a stream, adjacent to which stands the Huibangpokpo Falls, towering at 28 meters high.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 278 Jungnyeong-ro 1720beon-gil, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (Zipcode: 36020) |
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| 🌐 Website | yeongju.go.kr |
| Operating Hours | Open 24 hr |
| Day Off | N/A (Open all year round) |
| Parking | Available |
| Experience Guide | Not available |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-54-638-2400 |
📝 Additional Information
[Hiking Course]
* Huibangsa Temple – Huibangpokpo Falls – Yeonhwabong Peak
* Huibangsa Temple – Astronomical
Observatory – Yeonhwabong Peak – Birobong Peak – Gungmangbong Peak – Jukgyegugok Valley
(22 km)
[Admission Fees]
Individuals – Adult 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 600 won
Groups – Adult 2,000 won / Teenager 900 won / Children 500 won
* Group: 30 people or more
* Free admission: Preschoolers
📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)






📍 Nearby Attractions
Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory (소백산천문대) 🔗Distance: 1.7km | 639, Sobaeksan-gil, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do
Source: Korea Tourism Organization