Naksansa Temple낙산사

At a glance

Naksansa sits on a headland above the East Sea in Yangyang. The monk Uisang founded it in 671, and with Bomunsa on Ganghwado and Boriam on Namhae it is counted among Korea's three great shrines to Gwaneum, the bodhisattva of compassion. Look for the 16 m Haesu Gwaneum statue, the Uisangdae pavilion on the cliff edge, the Hongnyeonam hermitage looking down on the waves, and a seven-story stone pagoda designated a national Treasure. A wildfire in 2005 destroyed about 20 buildings, including a bronze bell that was a national Treasure, but the halls have all been rebuilt.

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Naksansa Temple · 3 tours & tickets

1. KlookSeoraksan & Naksansa day tour from SeoulA day tour from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and the seaside Naksansa Temple, with free time in the park to hike or take the optional cable car.Book
2. KKdaySeoraksan & Naksansa shared day tripA shared day trip from Seoul to Seoraksan National Park and Naksansa Temple.Book
3. GetYourGuideSeoraksan & Naksansa day trip from SeoulA day trip of about 12 hours from Seoul to Seoraksan, Naksansa Temple and Naksan Beach.Book

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Tips

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  Uisangdae is a well-known sunrise spot on the east coast, and the temple opens at 06:00 all year.

Nearby

Sokcho BeachSokcho's city beach, a short walk from the express bus terminal, with shallow water, a pine grove and seaside photo sculptures.Abai VillageA seaside village built by refugees from North Korea's Hamgyeong Province in 1951, known for its murals and squid sundae.Sokcho Lighthouse ObservatoryA working lighthouse first lit in 1957, with a lookout over the East Sea, Cheongchoho Lake and the Seoraksan ridges.Seoraksan National ParkKorea's signature mountain park, where trails from the Sogongwon entrance in Sokcho lead to Ulsanbawi, Biryong Falls and Cheonbuldong Valley.