Sinse dong Chilcheung Jeontap (seven story pagoda) in South Korea

Sinse-dong Chilcheung Jeontap which is popularly known as the seven-story pagoda, is Korea's oldest and largest stone pagoda. Designated as National Treasure No.16, it is located at 8-1 Beobheung-Dong in Andong in N-Gyeonsang Province.

Features of Sinse-dong Chilcheung Jeontap (seven-story pagoda) in South Korea

  -   Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap or the Sinsedong seven stories Brick Pagoda is located near the Goseong Lee head family estate,
  -   The pagoda measures 16.8 meters high with a width of 7.75 meters.
  -   Sinse-dong Chilcheung Jeontap was originally built at Beobheungsa Temple during the 8th c of the United Silla Kingdom and it is also the only remaining relic from the temple.
  -   The pagoda is presently located on the estate of the head house of the Goseong Lee family.
  -   The ornamental top portion of the pagoda has been completely destroyed but the lower tiered portions still remain.
  -   The lower portions are embellished with beautiful carvings of Buddhist tutelary deity.
  -   Traces of tiled roof were found on each story of the tower.
  -   Historical records show that the tower was rebuilt in 1487 and that around the same period, three parts of the temple remained.
  -   Sinse-dong Chilcheung Jeontap is open 24 hours all year-round.
  -   No entry fee is charged. Admission is free.
  -   You can take a bus from the Andong Intercity Bus Terminal to reach Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap.
  -   Go for the local city bus No.3, it will take approximately ten minutes.
  -   From Andong Station, walk towards the Andong Dam for 20 minutes and you will find Sinsedong Chilcheung Jeontap. Or, you can just take a 5 minutes' cab ride from the station.
  -   If you have any queries, the N-Gyeongsang Province Tourist Information Office is always there to help you.
  -   Since the pagoda is located near Goseong Lee head family estate as well as Andong Imcheonggak, you can conveniently visit these two sites also on the same day.