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Yakcheonsa Temple (약천사)

Yakcheonsa Temple (약...




Address

293-28, Ieodo-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 이어도로 293-28 (대포동)



Type

Temples/ Religious Sites



Inquiries

• 1330 tt call center: +82-64-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-64-738-5000



Homepage

www.yakchunsa.org (Korean only)

Introduction

The architectural style of Yakcheonsa Temple is reminiscent of that of Buddhist temples of the early Joseon Dynasty. Measuring an impressive 30m high and spanning a total area of 3,305 meters squared, it is the largest temple in the East.

Upon entering Yakcheonsa Temple, guests will be greeted by a 5m-tall statue of Vairocana, the tallest of such statues in Korea, on a 4m high pedestal. The walls on both the right and left have been sculpted into large altar portraits of Buddha and in front of the Dharma Hall is a giant Buddhist temple bell, weighing 18 tons. Beloved for its size and grandeur, the temple consists of a main temple (2,652 meters squared) and a 3-story residential structure for the Buddhist monks.

Other notable sites are the Gulbeopdang (the Dharma Hall, built inside a natural cave), the Samseonggak Shrine, and the Sarira Pagoda. Yakcheonsa Temple is not only popular among Buddhists but is also a well sought after tourist destination.

Fax

+82-64-738-5022

Activity Information

Temple stay

Operating Hours

Sunrise to sunset

Parking Facilities

Available

Activity Fees

Free

Available Facilities

Cafeteria, library