Haedong Yonggungsa

7/10

What the experts agree on

Busan's rare coastal temple impresses with oceanside views, an iconic Sea Goddess Buddha statue, and ornate zodiac animal statues. Built in the 14th century but rebuilt in the 1970s, it gets crowded on weekends—visit weekdays for a more serene

4 expert reviews

Lonely Planet

"One of the country's few temples situated on the coast, Haedong Yonggung offers spectacular views of the temple grounds and surrounding ocean." Full review

New York Times

"Haeddong Yonggungsa Temple is a Buddhist temple by the sea with a famous statue of the Sea Goddess Buddha of Mercy. A 10-minute cab ride from Songjeong Beach, you'll find the oceanside..."

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CNN

"This scenic and serene Buddhist site overlooks the surging sea"

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National Geographic

"Located beside the coast in northeast Busan, this is one of only a handful of 'water temples' in South Korea, dedicated to Haesu Gwaneum Daebul, the Sea Goddess Buddha of Mercy. The..."

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+82 51-722-7744

416-3, Sirang-ri, Gijangeup, Gijang-gun, Busan 619-902, South Korea

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