Gakwonsa Temple
각원사
History · 245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
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- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
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- Parking available
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- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2024-03-15 · Collected: Not provided
Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.
In the area
Buddhism 1 of 2 attractions in Cheonan-si
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI