Sinheungsa Temple

신흥사

Quietly nestled at the entrance of Seoraksan, Sinheungsa Temple is a historic temple with roots in Hyangseongsa Temple, which was founded during the Silla period.

Audio guide13 stories · about 17 min
Address1137 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-김지호 · 공공누리 제1유형

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Quietly nestled at the entrance of Seoraksan, Sinheungsa Temple is a historic temple with roots in Hyangseongsa Temple, which was founded during the Silla period. Passing through the One Pillar Gate, you will encounter Tongil Daebul, a magnificent bronze Buddha statue built to wish for the reunification of South and North Korea and world peace. Crossing Sesimgyo Bridge and passing through Sacheonwangmun Gate into the temple grounds, you can explore precious cultural heritage, such as Geungnakbojeon Hall, which features colorful floral lattice doors and houses the Amitabha Triad created by Muyeom, and Bojeru Pavilion, where a signboard written by Chusa Kim Jung-hee hangs.

Harmonizing with the beautiful natural scenery of Seoraksan, it is a great place to enjoy a quiet stroll through a mountain temple.

Stories you can hear here

13 stories · about 17 min

  • IntroA Divine Being in the Dreams of Three Monks31 sec
  • SpotThree-story Stone Pagoda at Hyangseongsa Temple SiteThe Empty Sarira Hole Inside the Third-Story Body Stoneabout 1 min
  • SpotOne Pillar GateWooden Pillars That Overlap into One54 sec
  • SpotTongil DaebulSacred Sarira Enshrined Inside 108 Tons of Bronzeabout 2 min
  • SpotBojeru PavilionThe Path Under the Pillars Where You Must Bowabout 2 min
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  • SpotGeungnakbojeon HallA Treasure Hall Guarded by a Goblin and a Dragonabout 2 min
  • SpotJudgement HallSaving Sentient Beings from Hell Under the Canopy of the Judgement Hallabout 1 min
  • SpotStupa Array of Sinheungsa TempleA Site of Eminent Monks Where 16 Stone Bell Pagodas Are Gathered52 sec
  • SpotGate of the Four GuardiansThe Gate of the Sacheonwang Holding a Lute and a Swordabout 1 min
  • SpotAnyangam HermitageThe 1874 Painting of the Amitabha Assembly on Paperabout 2 min
  • StoryAn Old Temple Site That Survived the Flamesabout 1 min
  • StoryA Temple Site Chosen in a Dream by a White-Haired Divine Beingabout 1 min
  • StoryA Sacred Temple Site Safe from the Three Disastersabout 1 min
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