Eunhaesa, Buddhist temple in Yeongcheon, South Korea
Eunhaesa is a Buddhist temple positioned on the southern slopes of Palgongsan Mountain, featuring multiple halls and structures built in traditional Korean Buddhist style. The buildings are arranged around courtyards with views of the forested mountainsides that surround the complex.
The temple was founded in 809 by National Preceptor Hyecheol during the Unified Silla period. After being destroyed in 1545, it was rebuilt at its present location.
The Daeoongjeon hall displays calligraphy by master Jeonghee Kim, whose brushwork represents important aspects of Korean artistic heritage. Visitors walking through the temple encounter these works as functional decorations that blend daily religious life with artistic expression.
The temple offers Templestay programs with lodging, meditation sessions, and activities including forest walks and visits to nearby hermitages. Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for hilly terrain.
Morning fog settles around the temple grounds creating a silver sea effect, which inspired the temple's name Eunhaesa, meaning 'temple of the silver sea.' This natural phenomenon occurs due to the mountainous setting and is most visible during cooler seasons.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
