Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea

The temples of South Korea display not only architectural splendor, spirituality and calmness but also relive the heritage and cultural richness of the Korea. Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the country. You will find many samples of architecture in Baekdamsa Temple, which draws many followers to its Buddhist philosophy.

Fast Facts of Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea

  -   Location : Yongdae 2(i)-ri, Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do
  -   Transport: From Inje Terminal, take a bus to Yongdae-ri.
  -   Contact Mt. Seoraksan National Park Administrative Office (Baekdam Branch)
  -   Telephone: 033) 462-2554 (Kor)
  -   Admission Fee: Adult (Age 20 or over) : 1,300 won
Teenager (Age 14 to 19) : 600 won
Children (13 or under) : 300 won

Facilities of Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea

  -   Located in Inje County of Gangwon province, Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea was built in the 7th century.
  -   The temple was constructed by Ja Jang during the reign of Queen Jin-Deok, a ruler of the Silla Dynasty.
  -   The structure of Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea, that you see today was built in 1957
  -   Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea was initially called Hangyesa and built in Hangye-ri.
  -   Several times later, it was reconstructed after calamities like war and natural disasters and its locations were changed with varying names like Youngchuisa, Simsa, Baekdamsa, and Simwonsa Temple.
  -   Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea offers you wooden Amityus Buddha Statue, which was constructed in 1748 during the reign of Yeongjo in the 18th century, and Susimgyo, a wooden bridge in front of the site that extends across Baekdam Gyegok valley.
  -   You will also see structures like Geukrakbojeon, Sanryeonggak, Hwaeomsil, Beophwasil, Jeongmun, and Yosachae in Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea.
  -   Baekdamsa Temple in South Korea gained popularity when Manhae Han Yong-Un, an advocate for national independence wrote Nimui Chimmuk (Silence of the Beloved)
  -   You will also find the Manhae Monument Hall in this temple which commemorates Manhae Han Yong-Un.