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Yakchunsa Temple, Seogwipo

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Experience the culture of Buddhism at Yakchunsa Temple. The building rises 30 m (98 ft) high and covers an area of 3,305 sq m (35,575 sq ft), making it the largest temple in the East. Keep an eye out for the 5 m (16 ft) "Vairocana" (celestial Buddha) statue right at the entrance, then admire the temple walls, adorned with carved portraits of Buddha. See the large 18 ton bell facing the Dharma hall, and don’t miss the royal spirit tablets. The temple offers overnight stay programs, so you can fully embrace the peaceful lifestyle of Buddhism. Plan your visit to Yakchunsa Temple and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Seogwipo trip planning app.
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  • Beautiful Temple, friendly monks and helpers, they even let us strike the bell, stunning. Very handy for Jungmun resort. 
    Beautiful Temple, friendly monks and helpers, they even let us strike the bell, stunning. Very handy for Jungmun resort.  more »
  • It was not on our itinerary but our driver suggested to stop for a visit as we were passing by. It was a pleasant surprise since we had no expectations for this place. Beautiful temple with nice... 
    It was not on our itinerary but our driver suggested to stop for a visit as we were passing by. It was a pleasant surprise since we had no expectations for this place. Beautiful temple with nice...  more »
  • Yakcheonsa Temple is a famous Buddhist Templet located in Jeju island south of mainland Korea. The temple was built in 1981 by a Buddhist monk . It has three floors It has a large Buddhist prayer... 
    Yakcheonsa Temple is a famous Buddhist Templet located in Jeju island south of mainland Korea. The temple was built in 1981 by a Buddhist monk . It has three floors It has a large Buddhist prayer...  more »
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  • A very serene, beautiful, and peaceful Buddhist temple on Jeju Island! The entrance to the temple is tranquil with a fountain and fish pond. There is also a large bell and a huge drum at the compound of the entrance of the temple. It is highly recommended to visit this temple and explore the stunning interior of the main hall. The temple is very clean and well-designed. The architecture is impressive and artistic particularly the gold dragon on the pillar.
  • A nice big temple that's free to enter! Highly recommended for those who want to get away from the typical museum itinerary of Jeju. Only drawback is that it's a bit secluded, so there's not much to do around it afterwards. But by itself, I think it was worth the 15-min taxi ride from the hotel.
  • This is devotionals chanting place. It is calmness. Huge Buddha Statues. It is excellent to relief your stress looking at Buddha's face. Focus on objects. It is Kasina meditation 🧘‍♂️.
  • Beautiful and tranquil. When one is quiet, one can feel peaceful and at ease inside this temple. The walls are adorned with intricate golden details that surely catch your eye. I would say this is the most beautiful and grandest temple on Jeju island, more so compared to Gwaneumsa Temple at the foot of Hallasan.
  • Beautiful temple. Peaceful, calm. Grounds are lovely, but may be difficult for people with mobility issues.

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