Sinheungsa Temple (Mt. Seoraksan)
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| Address |
| within Seoraksan, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do |
| Description |
Sinheungsa is located 10 minutes walking distance from Sogongwon ticket counter,
and many people visit because of its proximity to Sogongwon. Sinheungsa is a
temple which used to be called Hyangseongsa, built by Jajangyulsa (590~658), who
traveled to famous mountains all over the nation, in Queen Jindeok’s (?~654) 6th
year of reign. It was wrecked and rebuilt many times since.
On the path to
Sinheungsa, there is a great bronze statue called Bronze Jwabul Statue, which is
well over 10 meters high. Past the statue, which is on a granite terrace, to the
right, there is a bridge called Hyeonsugyo, which was newly built for crossing
the ravine. Past the bridge there is a long stone wall with a Cheongwang door,
and you can enter the temple. At the entrance there are four Cheonwang (king)
statues (Jiguk Cheonwang with a sword, Damun Cheonwang with a lute, Gwangmok
Cheonwang with a tower, and Jeungjang Cheonwang with a dragon), placed on both
sides. The Buddhist statues at Sinheungsa were placed here during the founding
days of Seongjeongsa, and includes the statues Mireukbosal, Gwaneumbosal, Seji,
etc. which were sculpted by Uisang Daesa. The buildings which were built during
that time are still standing, like the sanctuary, main temple, Myeongbujeon,
Bojaeru, and Chilseonggak, etc. There is also an important cultural property,
Treasure No. 443, called Hyangseongsaji, a three-story stone tower.
You can
reach the Ulsan boulder by following the wall outside Sinheungsa. Sinheungsa is
an ancient temple with deep historical significance, and many tourists come
because of its beautiful scenery.
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| Directions |
- From Sokcho city, take bus No.5, No.6, No7 and then get off at the entrance of
Mt. Seoraksan (30 min ride).
- Taxi takes 15-20 min.
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| Information |
- Homepage: www.npa.or.kr/sorak (Kor/Eng)
- Information: Seorak Mountain National Park Administration
TEL: +82-33-636–7700, 7702 (Kor/Eng)
- Admission Fee: Sinheungsa Temple branch of Seorak Mountain National Park
Adult age 20+: 2,800 won, age 14-19 & military personnel: 1,300 won,
age over 8 and under 13: 700 won. Under 7 and over 65: free
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