Sinheungsa Temple (Seoraksan Mountain) (신흥사(설악산))

Explanation

Sinheungsa Temple is a temple located in Seoraksan Mountain near Sokcho. It belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was originally founded as Hyangseongsa Temple by the monk Jajang in the Shilla dynasty (A.D. 652). Within the temple grounds, cultural heritage sites such as Geungnakbojeon Hall, a wooden structure from the mid-Joseon period, and the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hyangseongsa Temple Site. The temple offers a templestay program where visitors can experience temple life firsthand. Participants can engage in various activities such as Buddhist ceremonies, Buddhist prayer, 108 prostrations, and lotus lantern and rosary making.

Inquiry

+82-33-636-7044

Homepage

www.sinheungsa.kr

Information Use

Years experience : Open to visitors of all ages

Experience Guide : Templestay

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-33-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7044

Opening day : 1900-01-01

Parking facilities : Available (450 spaces)

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

Hours : Open 24 hr

More information

Restrooms
Available

Activity Fees
Adults: 3,500 won / Teenagers: 1,000 won / Children: 500 won

Available Facilities
None

Parking Fees
Small vehicle, Low season, For the day: 4,000 won, Accommodation: 8,000 won
Small vehicle, High season, For the day: 5,000 won, Accommodation: 10,000 won
Large vehicle, Low season, For the day: 6,000 won, Accommodation: 12,000 won
Large vehicle, High season, For the day: 7,500 won, Accommodation: 15,000 won

Admission Fees
[Admission] Free / [Templestay] Varies by experience

Interpretation Services Offered
None

Reservation Info. for Foreigners
None

Location

1137 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

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