Jeondeungsa Temple

Is a beautiful temple. Even though is a raining day but it doesn't stop me from exploring this beautiful temple. Is a must visit temple if you are in Korea. Just 2 hours away from Incheon area.

"The oldest temple in Korea" Built in 381 AD, this temple retains many old traces despite being rebuilt after burning down.

Jeondeungsa is a stunningly beautiful temple with a unique history. I spent an afternoon here exploring the different buildings and marveling at the architecture. After walking around the sprawling grounds, you can also treat yourself to some delicious local specialties in the temple’s cafe. Highly recommend for history lovers and those wanting to gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture.

It is the oldest extant Buddhist temple in the entire Korean peninsula, having been founded in the year 381, during the Goguryeo period. Never even knew that this is the oldest temple in Korea. This is so interesting that I could actually go there. I bought a wish bracelet from their shop and I made the wish and I’m wearing it always I really recommend you going and doing the same. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and they’re beautiful kitties that you can spend your time with every angle of this place is beautiful. They also have a café with traditional Korean drinks and teas, though I do want to warn you that the one that I got was tasting like a medicine but it’s really good for your health !recommended! 😍

Beautiful temple and surroundings! It can get really crowded on the weekend. I did a 2-day/1-night templestay and it was a unique experience. The program was well organized, the temple staff really informative and attentive, the food at the restaurant delicious and the facilities clean and well maintained. Warmly recommended!

Currently there are some pathwalks being renovated but this doesn't hinder our time exploring the old temple. Very beautiful view, cheap entrance 3000₩, with discount for kids and elderly and groups... wear hiking shoes, I don't recommend slippers, steep hike for newbies. Lots of souvenir shops outside the gates and some inside the temple. There's free flowing spring water going to a wishing well. Bus 3000 is more accessible, bus 2000 they say comes every 1hrs going back to Seoul. I recommend you use naver maps for better transpo access. Best time to visit during celebration of Buddha's bday on May, spring, then on fall, and winter, summer.

Since I went to this temple during the winter, I feel Bomunsa looks more appealing. But with greens or colored leaves and flowers it might be better in season. This quiet temple offers the temple stay program in reasonable price. It might prify your dizzy mind while staying in such a beautiful temple.

One of the best place to explore culture of South Korea and enjoy the beauty of the nature If anyone planning to visit the temple I recommend to go on the hiking trails It gives most chilling scenic view of the place I am loving it Good place to hike and also experience the Buddhism to its best A place to have peace in mind You can also stay at the temple to have better experience