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Huibangsa Temple (Yeongju) (희방사(영주))

Introduction

Huibangsa Temple is a temple located at an altitude of 850 meters in a valley south of Yeonhwabong Peak within Sobaeksan National Park. Founded in 643, it preserves the first Korean Buddhist scripture, the "Worinseokbo," and traditional Korean architectural styles. Surrounding areas are adorned with Sobaeksan Mountain's forests, offering opportunities for forest bathing and hiking. Flowing through the valley is a stream, adjacent to which stands the Huibangpokpo Falls, towering at 28 meters high.

Basic Information

Address 278 Jungnyeong-ro 1720beon-gil, Punggi-eup, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (36020)
Website yeongju.go.kr
Last Updated 2024/03/08
Hours Open 24 hr
Closed N/A (Open all year round)
Information +82-54-638-2400
Parking Available

Additional Information

Hiking Course * Huibangsa Temple - Huibangpokpo Falls - Yeonhwabong Peak
* Huibangsa Temple - Astronomical
Observatory - Yeonhwabong Peak - Birobong Peak - Gungmangbong Peak - Jukgyegugok Valley
(22 km)
Admission Fees Individuals - Adult 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 600 won

Groups - Adult 2,000 won / Teenager 900 won / Children 500 won

* Group: 30 people or more

* Free admission: Preschoolers

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