Donghaksa Temple

Introduction:
Located in the east valley of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Hakbong-ri, Banpo-myeon, Gongju, Donghaksa Temple is the first and the oldest existing academic institute for female monks. Home to about 150 monks who study and practice Buddhism, the temple is the mo

Directions Hyeonchungwon Station (Daejeon Subway Line 1), Exit 3. Take Bus 107 and get off at Donghaksa Temple.
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Information:
Located in the east valley of Gyeryongsan Mountain in Hakbong-ri, Banpo-myeon, Gongju, Donghaksa Temple is the first and the oldest existing academic institute for female monks.
Home to about 150 monks who study and practice Buddhism, the temple is the most visited spot on all of Gyerongsan Mountain due to its history and convenient location and visitor facilities.
The elegant structure of the temple is heighted by the majestic view of Munpilbong Peak to its front.
In the spring, many visitors come to the temple to see the cherry blossom tunnel, a 3km pathway from Bakjeongja three-way intersection to the Donghaksa Temple.
Every year since 1993 the temple has also been the venue of the Donghaksa Spring Flower Festival. Hiking Course * Donghaksa Temple (동학사) - Eunseon Waterfall (은선폭포) - Gwaneumbong Peak (관음봉) - Jayeonseongneung (자연성능) - Sambulbonggogae Hill (삼불봉고개) - Sinheungam Temple (신흥암) - Yongmun Waterfall (용문폭포) - Gapsa Temple (갑사): 7.1km, 4 hours * Donghaksa Temple (동학사) - Eunseon Waterfall (은선폭포) - Gwaneumbong Peak (관음봉) - Jayeonseongneung (자연성능) - Sambulbong Peak (삼불봉) - Nammaetap Pagoda (남매탑) - Donghaksa Temple: 6.4km, 4 hours * Donghaksa Temple (동학사) - Eunseon Waterfall (은선폭포) - Gwaneumbonggogae Hill (관음봉고개) - Yeoncheonbonggogae Hill (연천봉고개) - Gapsa Temple (갑사): 5.5km,3.5 hours * Donghaksa Temple (동학사) - Eunseon Waterfall (은선폭포) - Gwaneumbonggogae Hill (관음봉고개) - Yeoncheonbonggogae Hill (연천봉고개) - Gowangsam (고왕삼) - Sinwonsa Temple (신원사): 5.8km, 3.5 hours * Donghaksa Temple (동학사) - Eunseon Waterfall (은선폭포) - Gwaneumbong Peak (관음봉) - Jayeonseongneung (자연성능) - Sambulbong Peak (삼불봉) - Nammaetap Pagoda (남매탑) - Cheonjangigol Valley (천장이골) - Donghaksa Temple shops: 8.2km, 4.5 hous * Donghaksa Temple (동학사) - Nammaetap Pagoda (남매탑) - Keunbaejae Hill (큰배재) - Cheonjeonggol Valley (천정골) - Donghaksa Temple shops: 5.0km, 2.5 hours * Donghaksa Temple (동학사) - Nammaetap Pagoda (남매탑) - Sambulbonggogae Hill (삼불봉고개) - Geumjandigogae Hill (금잔디고개) - Sinheungam Temple (신흥암) - Yongmun Waterfall (용문폭포) - Gapsa Temple (갑사): 4.7km, 3 hours Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees *Individual - Adults: 2,000 won / Youths & Military: 700 won / Children: 400won * Groups - Adults: 1,800 won / Youths & Military: 600 won / Children: 300 won ※ Group: 30 or more people ※ Children: Ages 7-12, Youths: ages 13-18 ※ Free admission (with ID): Man of national merit, veteran, person with disability, senior (ages 66 and older) Parking Fees One-day only Bus: 7,000 won / Car: 4,000 won / Light-weigh vehicles: 2,000 won