Gapsa Temple

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Gapsa Temple, considered one of the three major temples of Gyeryongsan Mountain along with Donghaksa Temple and Sinwonsa Temple, is a thousand-year-old historic temple.

Audio guide14 stories · about 18 min
Address567-3, Gapsa-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Photo: 국가유산청 · 공공누리 제1유형

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Gapsa Temple, considered one of the three major temples of Gyeryongsan Mountain along with Donghaksa Temple and Sinwonsa Temple, is a thousand-year-old historic temple. Various pavilions, including the Great Hero Hall and the lecture hall, are harmoniously situated, and you can spend a peaceful time blending with nature in the quiet atmosphere of the mountain temple. In autumn, the five-colored autumn leaves create a spectacular view, making it a popular attraction for many visitors.

It is a place where you can fully enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the mountain temple along with beautiful natural scenery throughout the four seasons, and feel the scent of history and culture.

Stories you can hear here

14 stories · about 18 min

  • IntroThe Record Left by the Iron Cylinders25 sec
  • SpotOne Pillar GateThe Signboard Calligraphy by the Master Engraver of the National Seal55 sec
  • SpotOrisup Forest PathAncient Trees Guiding the Orisup Forest Pathabout 1 min
  • SpotGate of the Four GuardiansThe Guardian King Holding Offerings on a Lotus Leafabout 1 min
  • SpotGreat Hero HallThe Gable-Roofed Hall Housing the 1617 Buddha Statuesabout 1 min
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  • SpotBeomjonggak (Bell Pavilion)The Two-Story Pavilion Housing Four Dharma Instrumentsabout 1 min
  • SpotPyochoongwon ShrineThe 1738 Shrine Housing Three Portraitsabout 1 min
  • SpotDaejeokjeon HallThe Buddha Triad Beneath a Raised Ceilingabout 2 min
  • SpotStupa of Gapsa TempleInstrument Reliefs Carved on an Octagonal Stoneabout 2 min
  • SpotIron Dangganjiju of Gapsa TempleThe Iron Flagpole That Lost Four Cylinders to Lightningabout 1 min
  • SpotGapsa Gugok (Nine Bends)The Names of the Nine Bends Carved into the Rocks59 sec
  • StoryThe Great Temple Born from the Light of a Rock Pagodaabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Cow That Helped Rebuild the Temple and the 24 Iron Cylindersabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Monk Militia of Yeonggyudaesa and the Spirits Resting at Pyochoongwon Shrineabout 2 min
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