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A Buddhist cave sanctuary nestled in a volcanic dome on the southwestern coast of Jeju, with views over Marado island and Dragon Head Rock.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul houses the spiritual tablets of Joseon dynasty kings. The world's oldest preserved royal Confucian sanctuary.
Namsan Mountain, 5 km south of Gyeongju, brings together carved Buddhist statues, pagodas and Silla remains along trails designated as UNESCO World Heritage.
Joseon shrine founded in 1410 in Jeonju, Gyeonggijeon houses the portrait of King Taejo and dynastic annals inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
At the foot of Mount Sobaeksan near Danyang, Guinsa Temple is the headquarters of the Cheontae order of Korean Buddhism and one of the country's largest monastic complexes.
Temple Bulguksa
On the slopes of Tohamsan near Gyeongju, the UNESCO-listed Bulguksa Temple houses two 8th-century pagodas and several national treasures.
In the heart of Gangnam, Seoul, Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple founded in 794 that houses a 28m Maitreya statue and offers a Temple Stay program.
Jeonju
South Korea's traditional capital, Jeonju is home to the country's largest hanok village and the birthplace of authentic bibimbap. Explore our complete guide.
At the foot of Mount Jirisan, Cheonghakdong has preserved a pre-Joseon way of life for 400 years: hanbok, calligraphy, and bamboo salt. Your complete guide.
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