Sudeoksa Temple (수덕사)

Sudeoksa Temple (수덕사)

– Homepage
www.sudeoksa.com

– Tel
+82-41-330-7700

Sudeoksa Temple, which has played an important role in the history of Korea’s Buddhism, is located at the foot of Deoksungsan Mountain. It was one of twelve temples from the Baekje Kingdom mentioned in Chinese historical records. There is no historical record of when the temple was founded but researchers believe it was founded sometime during the reign of King Wuideok (554-597).

The main building of Sudeoksa Temple, Daeungjeon Hall, was constructed in 1308 during the Goryeo dynasty. It was repaired four times between 1528 and 1803, but fortunately kept its original beauty. In addition to Daeungjeon Hall, Sudeoksa Temple houses many cultural treasures, such as the Three-story Stone Pagoda of Sudeoksa Temple.

– Address : 79, Sudeoksaan-gil, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

※ Presentation Information
– Experience Guide
Templestay
* Refer to website for details.

– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-41-330-7700

– Parking
Available

– Operating Hours
Open until before sunset

– Admission Fees
Individuals – Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won

Groups – Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 800 won

* Teenagers (middle & high school students) / Children (elementary school students)

* Groups: 30 people or more

* Free (ID card or proof required): Senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

– Restrooms
Available

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Deoksungsan Mountain (덕숭산)

– Homepage
www.yesan.go.kr

– Tel
+82-41-339-8930

Deoksungsan Mountain is referred to as Chungcheong region’s Geumgangsan Mountain for its beauty. Within Deoksungsan Mountain is Sudeoksa Temple, famous for its Daeungjeon Hall as the oldest surviving wooden building in Korea. The mountain’s most prominent features are the oddly shaped rocks that are often compared to the shape of a human skull or a beast with its mouth wide open. Some of the most scenic points are Wonhyobong Peak, Seongmunbong Peak, and Haetaebawi Rock. Several Buddhist temples and cultural heritages occupy the mountain. The mountain is also a popular destination for family trips thanks to its short hiking course and Deoksan Hot Springs.