Sinheungsa Temple (Seoraksan Mountain) (신흥사(설악산))

Introduction

Sinheungsa Temple is a temple located in Seoraksan Mountain near Sokcho. It belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was originally founded as Hyangseongsa Temple by the monk Jajang in the Shilla dynasty (A.D. 652). Within the temple grounds, cultural heritage sites such as Geungnakbojeon Hall, a wooden structure from the mid-Joseon period, and the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hyangseongsa Temple Site. The temple offers a templestay program where visitors can experience temple life firsthand. Participants can engage in various activities such as Buddhist ceremonies, Buddhist prayer, 108 prostrations, and lotus lantern and rosary making.

Basic Information

Address 1137 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do (24903)

Phone +82-33-636-7044

Website www.sinheungsa.kr

Last Updated 2024/03/12

Hours Open 24 hr

Closed N/A (Open all year round)

Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-33-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7044

Parking Available (450 spaces)

Additional Information

Restrooms Available

Activity Fees Adults: 3,500 won / Teenagers: 1,000 won / Children: 500 won

Available Facilities None

Parking Fees Small vehicle, Low season, For the day: 4,000 won, Accommodation: 8,000 won

Small vehicle, High season, For the day: 5,000 won, Accommodation: 10,000 won

Large vehicle, Low season, For the day: 6,000 won, Accommodation: 12,000 won

Large vehicle, High season, For the day: 7,500 won, Accommodation: 15,000 won

Admission Fees [Admission] Free / [Templestay] Varies by experience

Interpretation Services Offered None

Reservation Info. for Foreigners None

Sinheungsa Temple (Seoraksan Mountain) (신흥사(설악산))

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