Seoraksan Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사(설악산))

Published 2003-01-08 Updated 2020-05-12 View 73039

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Gangwon-do Sokcho-si, Seoraksan Sinheungsa Temple (신흥사(설악산)) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Sinheungsa Temple was first founded under the name Hyangseongsa by Monk Jajang in the 6th year of Queen Jindeok during the Silla dynasty (652). The temple had been damaged several times before it moved to its current site, instructed by monks Yeongseo, Yeonok, and Hyewon who all had envisioned the location in their dreams. The temple was said to have been blessed by god and was renamed Sinheungsa Temple. The temple houses several treasures, including the temple’s 1400-year-temple bell, a bronze steamer bestowed by King Sunjo, and the three-stone pagoda designated as Treasure No. 443 among others.

Telephone

+82-33-636-7044

Homepage

www.sinhungsa.or.kr (Korean only)
www.templestay.com (Korean, English)

Detailed Information

Admission Fees
[Seoraksan Sogongwon Park admission]
Individuals: Adults 3,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won
Group discount: 3,000 won (adults only)

* Adults (ages 20-64) / Teenagers (ages 14-19) / Children (ages 8-13)
* Groups of 30 people or more
* Free admission applies to senior citizens (ages 65 or more) with a valid ID

Parking Fees
[Low season]
Small-sized cars 4,000 won (overnight 8,000 won)
Large-sized cars 6,000 won (overnight 12,000 won)

[Peak season]
Small-sized cars 5,000 won (overnight 10,000 won)
Large-sized cars 7,500 won (overnight15,000 won)