The Snow-Covered Landscape of Odaesan Mountain, Called the 'Pinnacle of Heaven'

There are travel destinations best suited for winter, and Woljeongsa Temple in Odaesan Mountain is one of them. When white snow falls, both the hermitages nestled deep in Odaesan Mountain and the needle fir forest path leading to them turn into a winter wonderland. The fir trees bear snow heavy enough to bend their branches, and the temple hall roofs embrace the snow as well. Embark on a journey into the winter scenery of Odaesan Mountain, where not even the cold wind can chill your spirits.

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   Woljeongsa Temple & Needle Fir Forest

   월정사·월정사 전나무숲

   Woljeongsa Temple is nestled amid dense woods in the eastern valley of Odaesan Mountain in Dongsan-ri, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. Backed by Dongdae Manwolsan Mountain and serenely situated where the mountain's vital energy gathers, Woljeongsa Temple boasts a tranquil beauty surrounded by evergreen coniferous forests throughout the four seasons.MoreLess

   

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   Sangwonsa Temple (Odaesan)

   상원사(오대산)

   Sangwonsa Temple on Odaesan Mountain was founded along with Woljeongsa Temple by Master Jajang during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Kingdom and reconstructed in 705 (the 4th year of King Seongdeok). After being destroyed by fire in 1946, it was rebuilt in 1947. Preserved here is Korea's oldest bronze bell (National Treasure No. 36), cast in the 24th year of King Seongdeok of Silla, measuring 1.67 meters in height and 91 cm in diameter, renowned for its beautiful resonant sound.MoreLess

   

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   Pyeongchang Mooee Arts Center

   평창무이예술관

   A creative venue for prominent artists was established at Mooee Elementary School in Bongpyeong, Pyeongchang-gun, the hometown of modern Korean literary master Lee Hyo-seok and the actual background setting of his masterpiece 'When Buckwheat Flowers Bloom.' At the closed Mooee Elementary School, which produced about 700 graduates, artists including Western-style painter Jeong Yeon-seo, calligrapher Lee Cheon-seop, sculptor Oh Sang-wook, and ceramic artist Kwon Soon-beom gathered and prepared for over two years to exhibit numerous artworks, officially opening on April 18, 2001.MoreLess

   

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   Herbnara Farm

   허브나라농원

   Located in Heungjeong Valley, Herbnara Farm is a family resort where beautiful nature harmonizes with the fragrant aroma of herbs. Visitors can enjoy the stunning scenery of the valley colored by azaleas and autumn leaves in spring and fall, refreshing water play in the cool valley in summer, and cozy scenery blanketed in white snow in winter.MoreLess

   

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