Woljeongsa Temple and Fir Tree Forest월정사·월정사 전나무숲

At a glance

Woljeongsa was founded in 643 by the monk Jajang on Odaesan, a mountain held sacred as a whole in Korean Buddhism. Today it is the head temple of the Jogye Order's 4th district, with more than 60 temples under it, and its treasures include an octagonal nine-story stone pagoda (a National Treasure) and a seated stone bodhisattva. For many visitors the approach is the highlight: about 1 km of path from the Iljumun gate to Geumganggyo Bridge runs through a forest of more than 1,700 fir trees, lovely in every season. The temple also offers templestays, in a relaxing and a program-based version, and runs the Odaesan Meditation Village.

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Woljeongsa Temple and Fir Tree Forest · 3 tours & tickets

1. KKdayWoljeongsa temple-stay day tourA day tour from Seoul to Woljeongsa Temple in Pyeongchang that includes a temple-stay style experience.Book
2. KKdayOdaesan & Woljeongsa autumn foliage tourAn autumn-foliage day tour from Seoul to Odaesan National Park, with a walk through the fir forest and a visit to Woljeongsa Temple.Book
3. KKdayAlpensia ski & Gangneung hanok 2-day tourA two-day winter trip from Seoul with skiing at Alpensia, a hanok stay in Gangneung, Samyang Ranch in the snow and a visit to Woljeongsa Temple.Book

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Tips

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  Start at the Iljumun gate and walk the fir forest path to the temple; it is about 1 km each way.

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