An autumn trip to see autumn foliage and national treasures at a quiet temple 🧡

#FallTravel #FallFoliage #FallTravelDestinationRecommendation A special trip combining nature and culture, including Haeinsa Temple, a tranquil, thousand-year-old temple in Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, even more beautiful in autumn, and the Tripitaka Koreana, a National Treasure. 💜 📸 Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon ✔️ Location: 122 Haeinsa-gil, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do ✔️ Admission: Free We've arrived at our autumn destination. 😍 Today, we're going on a special autumn trip. We've traveled from Seoul to Gyeongbuk, and then from Gyeongbuk to Hapcheon, Gyeongnam, to see the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks at Haeinsa Temple, a famous autumn destination known for its fall foliage and designated as National Treasure No. 32, Memory of the World. 🚉 Pass the Haeinsa tollgate, the ticket booth, park in the parking lot, and briskly walk up to Haeinsa Temple. Pay close attention to the signs and follow the crowds! I was going to Haeinsa Temple, but I took a wrong turn and almost ended up climbing Gayasan Mountain :) 📸 Haeinsa Temple Museum ✔️ Opening Hours: April-October 10:00-17:00 / November-March 10:00-16:00 ✔️ Closed: Every Monday ✔️ Admission: Free Once you've made it to Haeinsa Temple, the first thing you'll see is the Haeinsa Temple Museum. I didn't hesitate to go inside to learn more about its history. The museum is filled with Buddhist-related exhibits. Of course, there were many things I'd never seen before, but thanks to this, I enjoyed seeing and learning new things firsthand. It's a great place for kids to visit! It's even more delightful when you learn something new along the way. :) 📸 Haeinsa Temple Embracing Autumn The clear, murmuring stream flowing through the autumn foliage on the Heodeokgyo Bridge harmonizes perfectly with the scenery, creating a truly autumnal scene. The kids seem to love the beautiful autumn scenery of Haeinsa Temple, constantly taking photos. :) The walk to Haeinsa Temple takes a bit of time, but it's not boring. It's a healing walk, a long escape from the city, breathing in the fresh phytoncides and admiring the beautiful yellow leaves. 🧡 📸 Haeinsa Stone Monument: A Must-Have Photo Look at the Haeinsa Stone Monument, imbued with the autumnal atmosphere! The Tripitaka Koreana Panjeon Stone Monument at Haeinsa Temple, a World Heritage Site, is always bustling with people, often claiming to be a "I'm at Haeinsa Temple" photo spot. Therefore, etiquette and order are crucial when taking photos here. Everyone should enjoy this delightful autumn trip together. :) 📸 Haeinsa Iljumun Gate We climb the short stairs and pass through Haeinsa Iljumun Gate, which bears the "Gayasan Haeinsa" sign. Iljumun Gate is the first of the temple's main gates. This uniquely structured gate, with a roof resting on two pillars, holds Buddhist significance, embodying the teachings of cleansing from worldly desires and entering the world of truth. 📸 Haeinsa Temple Daejeokgwangjeon Hall & Jeongjung Three-story Stone Pagoda No matter where you go in a temple, you'll see many people praying. Haeinsa Temple's Daejeokgwangjeon Hall features a path of wishing pots, a maze-like path where people diligently pray. On one side, the path is filled with chrysanthemums and miniature lanterns filled with the fervent wishes of countless people. This is my first time seeing the Jeongjung Three-story Stone Pagoda in the courtyard of Haeinsa Temple's Daejeokgwangjeon Hall, its age clearly visible. It feels like it's being protected by beautiful chrysanthemums. :) 📸 Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon & Tripitaka Koreana Finally, I've found it. 🧡 Designated National Treasure No. 52, the Janggyeong Panjeon at Haeinsa Temple houses National Treasure No. 32, the Tripitaka Koreana, which was produced over a decade during the reign of King Gojong of the Goryeo Dynasty. This national treasure is known by various names: the "Palman Tripitaka Koreana," which contains over 80,000 woodblocks and 84,000 Buddhist scriptures; the "Goryeo Tripitaka Koreana," which was produced during the Goryeo Dynasty; and the "Re-jo Tripitaka Koreana," which was re-created after the first Tripitaka Koreana, made during the reign of King Hyeonjong of Goryeo, was burned down during a Mongol invasion. It's astonishing and mysterious that the Tripitaka Koreana has survived hundreds of years without any signs of warping or decay. 👍 Wood is susceptible to humidity and temperature, but the Tripitaka Koreana, made with the future in mind, is truly admirable. The wisdom of our ancestors and the hidden efforts that have gone into preserving it are truly admirable. 👏 📸 An autumn historical trip more informative than ever Haeinsa Temple itself is spacious, making it a great place to stroll and see many things. The paths lined with trees lined with autumn foliage and covered in fallen leaves are charming, and the rustling of the leaves in my step allows me to slowly walk without any thoughts. The tranquility of autumn in the temple grounds offers a sense of peace, making it a time for reflection. From the moment I step into Haeinsa Temple, steeped in history, I embark on a journey of learning. Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon is the perfect destination for both an autumn trip and a historical journey. 😍