Sinheungsa Temple (Seoraksan Mountain)
신흥사(설악산
📍 1137 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Introduction
Sinheungsa Temple is a temple located in Seoraksan Mountain near Sokcho. It belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was originally founded as Hyangseongsa Temple by the monk Jajang in the Shilla dynasty (A.D. 652). Within the temple grounds, cultural heritage sites such as Geungnakbojeon Hall, a wooden structure from the mid-Joseon period, and the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hyangseongsa Temple Site. The temple offers a templestay program where visitors can experience temple life firsthand. Participants can engage in various activities such as Buddhist ceremonies, Buddhist prayer, 108 prostrations, and lotus lantern and rosary making.
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🗺 Location
1137 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
✏ Details
Restrooms
Available
Activity Fees
Adults: 3,500 won / Teenagers: 1,000 won / Children: 500 won
Available Facilities
None
Parking Fees
Small vehicle, Low season, For the day: 4,000 won, Accommodation: 8,000 won
Small vehicle, High season, For the day: 5,000 won, Accommodation: 10,000 won
Large vehicle, Low season, For the day: 6,000 won, Accommodation: 12,000 won
Large vehicle, High season, For the day: 7,500 won, Accommodation: 15,000 won
Admission Fees
[Admission] Free / [Templestay] Varies by experience
Interpretation Services Offered
None
Reservation Info. for Foreigners
None
🔎 Information
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-33-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7044
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-636-7044
Parking Facility
Available (450 spaces)
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Opening Day
1900-01-01
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Opening Hours
Open 24 hr
Experience Guide
Templestay
