Taeansa Temple
Located on the foot of Dongnisan Mountain, Taeansa Temple was built by three monks during the reign of the Silla King, Gyeongdeok (742). Afterwards, Monk Hyecheol constructed a large temple with 132 rooms during Goryeo Taejo’s reign, which was established as a central seminary of the Dongnisan Mountain area. In the precincts there are four treasures, including Hyecheolguksa Sari Pagoda, Gwangjaseonsa Pagoda and Neungpagak. The temple was badly damaged during the Korean War and had been refurbished since then. An invigorating valley and a shady nook can be reached just 1.8 kilometers from the entrance of the temple. It is a popular trail during the fall, with its bright maple leaves.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Gokseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju
- Address
- 622-215, Taean-ro, Jukgok-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Opening hours
- Sunrise-Sunset
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 2 lots within 500 m · about 64 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:50 · sunset 17:38
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-363-6669 - Popularity
- Popular
Festivals & events nearby
- Seomjinggang Interntional Experimental Arts Festvial On now Tue, Sep 22 – Fri, Oct 30 · 7 km
FAQ
- Is there parking at Taeansa Temple?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Taeansa Temple?
- Sunrise-Sunset. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Nearby attractions
- Jotaeilsimunhakginyeomgwan 조태일시문학기념관 1.6 km · Museum & gallery
- Gokseong Haneulnarimaeul 곡성 하늘나리마을 3.5 km · Farm & fishing village experience