The 2 most beautiful temples near sea shore

The 2 most beautiful temples near sea shore 

Naksansa (낙산사) / Haedong Yonggungsa (해동용궁사)

Naksansa (낙산사)

Naksansa Temple(낙산사) is in Yangyang(양양), Gangwon Province(강원도).

Actually I went here after Seoraksan trip. You can go here by bus from Sokcho(속초).

Anyways,

Naksansa Temple (낙산사) is located 4km north of Naksan Beach, and boasts a 1,300-year history. It is a temple built by Ui-Sang(의상), the ambassador of the 30th King of Silla Period (57 BC~AD 935). It was named Naksansa Temple by Ui-Sang, at the spot where he learned the prayer "Gwansae-eumbosal"(관세음보살) from Bosal, after he returned from studying abroad in the Chinese Dang Kingdom. 

It was rebuilt several times afterwards, and the current building was raised in 1953. 

Unfortunately, this temple was destroyed by a big forest fire in 2005. 

Now, it was restored to almost its original state but, of course they lose so many priceless buildings or things at that time. 

 But we can still see the living Buddism history because of many wise monks and people's efforts. Including the paper Buddha.

Except the meaning of Buddism history, this temple is just awesome.

Really beautiful !  You would even feel like, you are lucky to be alive. :P

 

This is the main enterance

   

Haesugwaneumsang (해수관음상)

Mount Naksan is crowned by the Buddhist statue of Haesugwaneumsang (해수관음입상, Bodhisattva of Mercy), known as the goddess Gwanseum-Bosal, facing southeast standing 15 meters (49 ft) high on a 2.8-meter (9 ft) high pedestal. The white granite statue stands in a clearing at the top of the hill, eyes and fingers closed in peaceful meditation as it gazes out to sea.

Map 

 

Since it's a big temple, you need sort of a strategy to  look around.

When I went there, the guy work at ticket box taught me the best way.

1. Begin at the main enterance (not back door)

2. Follow that arrow.

3. Enjoy the temple

4. Come back to the main entereance.  (it takes only 10min)

 

★ How to get there

* Local Transportation * 

At Yangyang Intercity Bus Terminal, 

1. take bus no. 9 or No. 9-1 for Mt. Naksansa Temple.(10-15 minute ride) 

 2. taxi takes 10 minutes. 

At Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal (40 minute ride)

or Sokcho Express Bus Terminal (15 minute ride)

take bus No.9 or No.9-1 to Mt. Naksansa Temple.

Haedong Yonggungsa (해동 용궁사)

This is my favorite temple in my area.

It's located in Gijang-gun(기장군), Busan.

I've never seen someone who says it sucks :P

Always awesome, beautiful, wonderful...etc.  :D

So if you live near Busan, don't hesitate, just go !

They have an English page for you.

http://www.yongkungsa.or.kr/en/

★ How to get there

at Haeundae station exit7 (해운대역 7번출구), 

take bus no.181

(30 minute ride)

Get off at Younggungsa , Gukripsusangwahakwon (용궁사 국립수산과학원) stop.

(Usually there are many people get off at there to go to Yonggungsa.)