| Address |
| 583 Jisan-ri, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do |
| Description |
Located in southern part of Mt. Chiseosan, Tongdosa Temple is famous for not
having any Buddhist statues in the temple. This is because the real shrines of
the Buddha are preserved here. The name ‘Tongdosa’ was named after the belief
that mankind can be saved through Buddhism. After Monk Ja-Jang brought the
shrines of Buddha from Dang China, Tongdosa Temple was built during Queen
Sun-Deok’s reign (646). Tongdosa Temple is said to have survived numerous wars
and invasions, its Beopdeung (temple candle) has never gone out, for 1,300
years. Inside, there are 35 buildings and Pagoda's, and 14 small temples in its
vicinity. The main building, without a Buddhist statue, is designated as
National Treasure No.290. The temple is similar to a museum because of the
numerous relics inside. There are 19 local treasures and 794 local cultural
properties inside the temple. In place of the Buddha statue, the Geumgang Stairs
behind of the main building preserves the shrines of the Buddha.
Mt.
Chiseosan, has a beautiful view from the temple. The several hundred year-old
pine trees lined up from the entrance to Ilju Gate, the small drum (used when
praying in front of a Buddha figure) and bell, the sunset, the pond and the
rocks and waterfalls behind the temple are grouped and called the Eight Famous
Sceneries of Tongdosa Temple.
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| Directions |
From Yangsan Terminal, take City Bus No.12, No.63, No.67 and get off at Tongdosa
Temple (40 min ride).
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| Information |
- Contact: Tongdosa Temple Office Tel : +82-55-382-7182 (Kor)
- Homepage http://www.tongdosa.or.kr/ (Kor)
- Hours: 9:00 - 18:00 (Nov-Feb until 17:00)
- Entrance fee:
Individuals: Age 20 and over: 2,000 won, 14-19: 1,500 won,
13 and under: 1,000 won
Groups: Age 20 and over: 1,500 won, 4-19: 1,200 won, 13 and under: 800 won
- Parking lot: 500 cars capacity, small car 2,000 won, large car 3,500 won
< Seongbo Museum >
1. Homepage: www.tongdomuseum.or.kr (Kor,Eng,Jpn,Chi)
2. Open: Mar-Oct 09:00-18:00 / Nov-Feb 09:00-17:00
3. Closed: every Tuesday, Chuseok, New Year day
4. Entrance fee:
* Individuals: Age 20 and over: 2,000 won, 14-19: 1,000 won
* Groups: Age 20 and over: 1,500 won, 14-19: 700 won
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