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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
If you have a long layover in Seoul Incheon Airport then you can take one to the layover tours offered by Freedom and Hana Tours. Usually you need a minimum of two people and the 1/2 day tour is approx $40 USD/CAD.
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
The Yonggungsa Temple is located on the northeastern slopes of Baekunsan Mountain. From the
Official Site of Korea Tourism:
During the Silla Dynasty (about 1,300 years ago) the temple was named ‘Baekunsa’ by King Munmu, in reference to the temple’s mountain home. During the Joseon Dynasty, it was the temporary residence of Heungseon Daewongun (1820~1898, a politician and father of King Gojong), who stayed at the temple for 10 years praying for his son to ascend to the throne. When his son was finally crowned king, Heungseon Daewongun re-built the temple and changed the name to Yonggungsa.
The temple consists of various buildings such as Gwaneumjeon (re-constructed by Heungseon Daewongun), Yosachae (home of the monks), Chilseonggak, and Yonghwanggak. In Yosachae, the writings of Heuseon Daewongun are hung on the wall and recently, an 11 meter-high statue of Maitreya was put in place. In front of the temple are two 1,300 year-old zelkova trees.
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
The colors and artwork surrounding the temple are gorgeous. Again, not tacky or dated, but very beautiful and intricate.
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
If you would like to visit Korea, North OR South, then please
Quote Code AANK for a special discount
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
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| Yonggungsa, Incheon, Korea |
