Yongmyongsa, Buddhist temple at Moranbong hill base, Pyongyang, North Korea
The temple stands near the Taedong River, featuring traditional Korean Buddhist architecture with stone pagodas and an octagonal shrine within its grounds.
The temple originated during the Goguryeo period and underwent major reconstruction in the 1920s when it served as headquarters for Japanese Rinzai Zen Buddhism.
The remaining stone pagoda and octagonal shrine received recognition as National Treasures of North Korea, preserving elements of Buddhist architectural heritage.
Access to the temple requires specific travel arrangements through authorized North Korean tourism agencies due to strict entry regulations for foreign visitors.
The Pubyok Pavilion, one of the few structures that survived wartime bombing, provides views across the Taedong River from its elevated position.
GPS coordinates: 39.04150,125.76200
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:09
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