Naksansa Temple in Yangyang - Gangneung Historical Tour in July 2024

Naksansa Temple offers beautiful views and a stunning temple! I visited for a historical tour because it's the place where the famous monk Uisang, whom I learned about in history books, stayed. Below is an explanation from Naver Encyclopedia: Uisang prayed for 27 days on the cliff to the east of Naksansa Temple to meet Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, but he could not fulfill his wish and was about to throw himself into the sea. At that moment, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva faintly appeared in a cave by the sea and handed him a wish-fulfilling jewel and a crystal rosary, saying, "You cannot see my whole body, but if you go up the mountain for several hundred steps, you will find two bamboo trees. Go there." That place is said to be the site of Wontongbojeon Hall. There are also auxiliary buildings such as Uisangdae Pavilion and Hongryeonam Hermitage, and this area is designated as Historic Site No. 495. It's great to take photos in front of the Haesu Gwaneum Statue and the sea view from Uisangdae Pavilion. Truly one of the Eight Scenic Views of Gwandong. 👍👍 Parking costs 4,000 KRW, and admission is free. There is a space at the entrance and halfway through where you can enjoy free coffee and cool dandelion tea, making it a nice place to take a break. It seemed like the staff were constantly cleaning to keep the temple clean. As of July 24, it was hot and I sweated a lot, but it was a nice walk.😉