Introduction:
The architectural style of Yakcheonsa Temple is reminiscent of that of Buddhist temples of the early Joseon Dynasty. Measuring an impressive 30m high and spanning a total area of 3,305 meters squared, it is the largest temple in the East.
Upon e
Directions [Bus] From the Jeju International Airport (Bus Stop 1), take Bus 600. Get off at the Yakchunsa Temple bus stop and walk 300m to the temple.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-64-738-5000
Information:
The architectural style of Yakcheonsa Temple is reminiscent of that of Buddhist temples of the early Joseon Dynasty.
Measuring an impressive 30m high and spanning a total area of 3,305 meters squared, it is the largest temple in the East.
Upon entering Yakcheonsa Temple, guests will be greeted by a 5m-tall statue of Vairocana, the tallest of such statues in Korea, on a 4m high pedestal.
The walls on both the right and left have been sculpted into large altar portraits of Buddha and in front of the Dharma Hall is a giant Buddhist temple bell, weighing 18 tons.
Beloved for its size and grandeur, the temple consists of a main temple (2,652 meters squared) and a 3-story residential structure for the Buddhist monks.
Other notable sites are the Gulbeopdang (the Dharma Hall, built inside a natural cave), the Samseonggak Shrine, and the Sarira Pagoda.
Yakcheonsa Temple is not only popular among Buddhists but is also a well sought after tourist destination.
Telephone: +82-64-738-5000 Fax +82-64-738-5022 Activity Temple stay Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Restrooms Available Interpretation Services Offered Not available
The architectural style of Yakcheonsa Temple is reminiscent of that of Buddhist temples of the early Joseon Dynasty. Measuring an impressive 30m high and spanning a total area of 3,305 meters squared, it is the largest temple in the East.
Upon e
Directions [Bus] From the Jeju International Airport (Bus Stop 1), take Bus 600. Get off at the Yakchunsa Temple bus stop and walk 300m to the temple.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-64-738-5000
Information:
The architectural style of Yakcheonsa Temple is reminiscent of that of Buddhist temples of the early Joseon Dynasty.
Measuring an impressive 30m high and spanning a total area of 3,305 meters squared, it is the largest temple in the East.
Upon entering Yakcheonsa Temple, guests will be greeted by a 5m-tall statue of Vairocana, the tallest of such statues in Korea, on a 4m high pedestal.
The walls on both the right and left have been sculpted into large altar portraits of Buddha and in front of the Dharma Hall is a giant Buddhist temple bell, weighing 18 tons.
Beloved for its size and grandeur, the temple consists of a main temple (2,652 meters squared) and a 3-story residential structure for the Buddhist monks.
Other notable sites are the Gulbeopdang (the Dharma Hall, built inside a natural cave), the Samseonggak Shrine, and the Sarira Pagoda.
Yakcheonsa Temple is not only popular among Buddhists but is also a well sought after tourist destination.
Telephone: +82-64-738-5000 Fax +82-64-738-5022 Activity Temple stay Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Restrooms Available Interpretation Services Offered Not available
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