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Introduction

Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.
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🗺 Location

245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

✏ Details

Admission Fees

Free

Available Facilities

Bronze Seated Amitabha Buddha, Gaesan Memorial Hall

🔎 Information

Inquiries
+82-41-561-3545
Parking Facility
Available
Age Limit
Open to visitors of all ages
Closed
N/A (Open all year round)
Opening Hours
Open 24 hr
Experience Guide
Not available