Attraction
Gakwonsa Temple
각원사
Chungnam
Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (No Modification)
Details
- Address
- 245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
- Website
- www.gakwonsa.or.kr
