Naksansa
낙산사 · 양양군
A Buddhist temple in Yangyang County, Gangwon Province.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Naksansa Temple3:38
Welcome to Naksansa, a spiritual haven perched upon the dramatic coastal cliffs of the East Sea in Yangyang, Gangwon Province. As you stand near the Uisangdae parking area, taking your first breath of the crisp, salt-tinged ocean…
Listen in the app2Ihwajeong Pavilion and Hongyemun Gate: The Rainbow Entrance3:03
As we commence our ascent into the sacred precinct of Naksansa, we arrive at a striking architectural anomaly that immediately sets this temple apart from nearly all others in the Korean peninsula. In traditional Korean Buddhist…
Listen in the app3Sacheonwangmun and Jijangjeon: The Gate of Guardians3:23
Having passed through the rainbow archway, our walking route naturally leads us to the Sacheonwangmun, the Gate of the Four Heavenly Kings. This formidable structure acts as the secondary spiritual checkpoint of the temple. …
Listen in the app4Uisangdae Pavilion: The Cliffside Point of Meditation2:53
Leaving the inner courtyards behind, our path takes us toward the sharp, salty breeze of the coastline, leading us directly to the awe-inspiring Uisangdae Pavilion. Perched precariously atop a sheer rocky precipice that drops…
Listen in the app5Hongnyeonam Hermitage: The Red Lotus Miracle3:18
From the commanding heights of Uisangdae Pavilion, we now embark on a precarious but utterly mesmerizing five-minute walk along a narrow coastal path carved directly into the cliffside. This route, bordered by the vast, open…
Listen in the app6Gwaneumji Pond and Botajeon Hall: The Valley of Compassion3:22
Retracing our steps along the rugged coastline, we gently transition away from the sheer, masculine energy of the sea cliffs and move inland toward the sheltered, serene valleys of the temple complex. Our first point of arrival…
Listen in the app7The Path of Dreams and the Haesugwaneumsang Statue3:08
Leaving the serene enclosure of Botajeon Hall, we now face a steady uphill ascent toward the absolute zenith of the Naksansa complex. The route we are taking is affectionately known as 'The Path Where Dreams Come True.' This…
Listen in the app8Wontongbojeon Hall and the Seven-Story Stone Pagoda3:23
Descending from the panoramic heights of the great statue, our walking route brings us to the formal, enclosed courtyard that houses the primary architectural heart of Naksansa: the Wontongbojeon Hall. Before we even examine the…
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As our comprehensive exploration of Naksansa Temple draws to a close, take a final moment to stand within these historic courtyards, letting your gaze drift out past the ornate, sweeping rooflines toward the endless horizon of…
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What is Naksansa?
Naksansa is a place in 양양군 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 양양군 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 29 min 04 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.1250, 128.6286 |
| Last updated |