• Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

    August 31, 2024 in South Korea ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    Haedong Yonggung Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea. The temple claims it was first built in 1376, although this claim has been disputed. The temple complex is a large one and one of few in Korea to be set on the seaside.

    It had 106 steps down through a winding path with little tracks off to other areas with great views.
    There is a set of steps at the back of the temple area that leads to a landing with spectacular views over the temple and ocean with the city in the distance.
    The sloping path back the hill was an easier task.
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