Unmunsa Temple (운문사)
Unmunsa Temple (운문사)
– Homepage
www.unmunsa.or.kr
– Tel
+82-54-372-8800
Unmunsa Temple in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do belongs to Cheongdo-gun in terms of administrative district. However, it is actually more closely connected to Daegu in terms of traffic and lifestyle. Unmunsa Temple was built in 560 during the Silla period. This ancient temple features seven treasured artifacts including the Weeping Pine Tree (Natural Monument No. 180) and stone lantern. There are four small hermitages (Sariam, Naewonam, Bukdaeam and Cheongsinam) around the temple. Moreover, the surrounding forest of pine and fir trees only enhances the temple’s beauty.
Unmunsa is the largest Buddhist nunnery in Korea, maintaining a capacity of roughly 260 bhikkhunis, or Buddhist nuns, who practice Buddhism in a four-year term. But, thanks to its magnificence and lush forest, Unmunsan Mountain, located on the southernmost part of Taebaek Mountain range, has become a favorite spot for many tourists.
– Address : 264, Unmunsa-gil, Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info:+82-54-372-8800
– Parking
Available
– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)
– Operating Hours
Early morning service – 04:40
Morning service – 10:40
Evening service – Winter 06:00 / Summer 06:30
– Admission Fees
Individuals: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won
Group: Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 800 won / Children 400 won
* Free admission: Senior citizens (ages 65 & older) and preschoolers (ages 7 & younger)
* Groups: 30 people or more
– Parking Fees
Compact cars: 1,000 won
Small cars: 2,000 won
Buses: 3,000 won
– Restrooms
Available
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ Fresh Hill (프레쉬 힐)
– Homepage
http://www.freshhill.co.kr
– Tel
+82-53-371-0700
* Please be advised that this is located in one of the areas affected by the recent wildfire (as of March 27, 2025).
** For real-time wildfire information and emergency upates, visit the National Disaster and Safety Portal.
Fresh Hill is a clean and friendly hotel in Cheongdo, Gyeongsangbuk-do, just 5-minutes’ walk from the Unmunsa Temple bus stop. The Double and Twin rooms have fine views of lush Jiryongsan Mountain; the Family room is an ondol room that feels like a hanok; while the Superior King Room has a bathtub. A free breakfast is provided and outdoor barbecues can be arranged. In front of the hotel is Unmunsa Solbaram-gil where guests can enjoy a quiet walk to Unmunsa Temple.
