Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

A stunning seaside temple with dramatic ocean views and ornate traditional architecture — a great spot for photos and watching the sunrise.  The grounds are full of statues, lanterns and winding stairways, so be ready to climb a lot of steps.  It’s extremely popular and can get very crowded, especially on weekends and holidays — go early if you want quieter time to enjoy the scenery.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was quite a trip in the best way. Set along the coastline, the ocean views add to its peaceful yet dramatic atmosphere. It feels different from typical temples, making the visit both memorable and well worth the journey. If I recall correctly I read it’s claimed to be the most beautiful temple in South Korea.

Must be one of the most beautiful temples in Korea! Really the scenery is spectacular and the feeling at this place is wonderful. Sea waves sound combined with the tranquility of the temple make an awesome combination. You should visit it from cultural perspective view in case you are in the nearby area

Self declared most beautiful temple in korea and rightly so. Stunning views and architecture. Super peaceful if you manage to get there early in the morning- crowd starts coming in at 9. Has washroom facility, Souvenir shop and parking facility. 💯 worth the visit.

It's a beautiful temple on a picturistic location but if you are travelling with a group and tight on time you won't get to explore the place in peace. I was just running from one shrine to another. So come without being rushed and enjoy every part of the temple. Especially just sit outside this one small shrine where a monk prayers, if there aren't any chatty tourist you shall experience the sound of wind, waves and chanting. You can also offer food grains in the main temple as offering. Just sit somewhere and soak In the beauty and spirituality.

Based on your question, here is information on Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동 용궁사). It is a famous and beautiful Buddhist temple located in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea. What makes it very special is its location. Unlike most Korean temples, which are built deep in the mountains, Haedong Yonggungsa is one of the few temples built right on the rocky coastline, offering stunning views of the ocean. Key Features * Seaside Location: The temple's main draw is its dramatic setting by the sea. You can hear the waves crashing as you explore the grounds. * Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (Sea Goddess Buddha): It is a sacred place that honors the Sea Goddess Buddha of Mercy, who is believed to live by the sea and ride on a dragon. * The 108 Steps: To get to the main temple area from the entrance, you must walk down a long staircase with 108 steps, which represent the 108 earthly desires in Buddhism. * Sunrise Views: It is a very popular spot to watch the sunrise, especially on New Year's Day. * Motto: The temple is known for its motto, "At least one of your wishes will be answered here through sincere prayers." Brief History * Original Temple: It was first built in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty by a monk named Naong Hyegeun. * Destruction: The original temple was destroyed by fire during the Japanese invasions in the late 1500s. * Rebuilding: It was rebuilt in the 1930s and later given its current name, which means "Palace of the Dragon King of the East Sea." It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Busan due to its unique beauty.

It was a beautiful experience! The hike up to the Temple was not at all bad, very good exercise, plus the beautiful scenery was distracting when anything was too steep. The view from the top was so amazing. I highly recommend visiting and just taking a moment to reflect.

Haedong Yonggungsa is the "most beautiful temple" in South Korea. At least that is what the sign says. We caught bus 1001 from Gwangan Station for the easy 48 minute ride to this seaside temple. This was one of our rare sunny days during our trip, so the temple and ocean lookrd particularly beautiful and colourful. It is very popular so there were crowds of people. Taking a photo while posing with the big gold Buddha was the touristy thing to do.