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Jeongbangsa Temple

Jeongbangsa Temple

정방사 · Chungbuk · Temples

Located on a ridge of Sinseonbong Peak (845 meters) nearby Geumsusan Mountain, Jeongbangsa Temple was founded by Buddhist Monk Uisang in the second year (662) of King Munmu’s reign during the Silla dynasty. Jeongbangsa Temple is a branch of Beopjusa Temple located on Songnisan Mountain and is a well known oratory amongst Buddhists. The temple offers fantastic views of Cheongpungho Lake that are said to calm and clear the mind. A unique feature of this temple is the mountain wall making up a portion of the temple roof.

TypeTemples
RegionChungbuk
Address165, Oksunbong-ro 12-gil, Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

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