| Address |
| Yonggang-ri/Daecho-ri, Doam-myeon, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do |
| Description |
Unjusa Temple is unlike other temples in that it has unusual Buddha statues and
pagodas – it is often referred to as a mysterious temple. The founder of Unjusa
Temple is not known but it is speculated that it was built during the Silla
Period(BC 57~935). Unjusa does not have a Geumgangmun or Cheonwangmun, which are
very often seen in Buddhist temples. The first thing you see when you enter
Unjusa is the 9-story stone pagoda (National Treasure no. 796). The tower,
again, does not have intricate designs, and is very simple. If you walk a bit
from the 9-story pagoda, you come across a forked road. Go left, and you will
see Chilseong Rock. Because it resembles the 7 stars of the Big Dipper, some
people argue that the rock is imitating the constellation. Follow the same road
further and you will see two Buddha statueS, called Wabul, where Buddha is
reposed on the side, lying down. These statues are, among the ones in Unjusa
Temple, the most intricate in design and execution. Go up a bit further, and you
will see the Siwibul Statue standing. Pass Siwibul Statue through the thick
groves, you will come to 7-story stone pagodas and 5-story stone pagodas. What
makes the stone pagodas of Unjusa Temple interesting to examine is that they
each have some unique designs.
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| Directions |
Bus --> At Gwangju Bus Terminal --> From outside Gwangcheon Terminal, take
Bus No. 318 (80 min ride), or No. 218 (90 min ride) headed to Unju.
Train -->
At Gwangju Station --> Go to Gwangcheon Terminal by taxi --> From outside
Gwangcheon Terminal, take Bus No. 318, or No. 218 headed to Unju.
From Hwasun
Station, taxi takes 30 min.
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| Information |
- Hours: 08:00-18:00
- Admission Fee:
Individuals: Age 20 and older - 1,300 won, 14-19 – 1,000 won,
13 and under - 700 won
Groups (30+): Age 20 and older – 1,300 won, 14-19 – 700 won,
13 and under – 400 won
- Parking Fee: free (space for about 30 buses, 100 cars)
- Inquiries: Unjusa Temple Tel: +82-61-374-0660 (Kor)
- Homepage http://www.unjusa.org (Kor)
- Closed: None
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