Bulguksa Temple

Bulguksa Temple

most important temple of Buddhism in South Korea and national treasure

Location: 

15-1 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Duration: 

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Personal highlights

  1. Bulguksa Temple: main temple of the Korean Jogye Order
  2. National importance: South Koreainfo-icon's national treasure #1
  3. UNESCO: protected for its religious significance in Korea
  4. My trip: taking the public Bus from Gyeongju to the temple
  5. My experience: impressive restoration of a stunning temple

Image sources

  1. Main staircase to the temple
  2. Buddhist monk
  3. Golden Buddha
  4. Colourful warrior
  5. Me under the temple

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