Heung-guksa temple at Yeosu, Korea

The temple complex features traditional Korean architecture with the Daeung-jeon Hall displaying exterior murals of tigers and dragons instead of conventional Buddhist imagery.

Founded in 1196 by monk Jinul, Heungguksa Temple experienced multiple destructions during the Mongol invasions and underwent significant reconstructions in 1530 and 1642.

The temple museum preserves important Buddhist artifacts, including an 18th-century Gwaebul painting dedicated to Rocana-bul, designated as Korean Treasure number 1331.

Visitors can reach the temple by taking Bus 52 from Yeosu Intercity Bus Terminal, with departures every forty minutes and a journey time of one hour.

The temple grounds contain twelve stupas housing the remains of influential monks Jinul and Beopsu-daesa, with a 1703 stele documenting the temple's reconstruction history.

Location: South Jeolla

GPS coordinates: 34.82131,127.69517

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:08