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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
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A beautiful and special temple; be careful due to crowds.

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
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Opening hours
● Opens at 04:30
04:30–19:00
Admission
Free (parking: ₩2,000 for 30 minutes, then ₩500 per 10 minutes)
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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Overview

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo dynasty.

The temple was destroyed during the Imjin War, then rebuilt by Monk Ungang of Tongdosa Temple in the early 1930s. In 1974, Monk Jeongam became the abbot of the monastery with the duty to restore of the temple. During his 100-day prayer, he had a dream of Aalokitesvara Bodhisattva ascending to the heavens on a dragon's back, which became the origin of the temple's name. 

Highlights

  • 01 Korea's only coastal temple on the sea (650 years of history)
  • 02 108 Stairs·Yongwang Temple·So-won Rock·Seawater Guanyin Statue
  • 03 Famous spot for New Year's sunrise prayer on January 1
  • 04 Daebyeon Port Anchovy Sashimi and Jukseong Catholic Church Drive Route
  • 05 Best photo spot for Gijang coastal drive

Hours

Same daily
04:30–19:00 (varies slightly by season) / Open all year round

Getting there

Subway

Busan Metro Line 2 Haeundae Station → transfer to Donghae Line → Gijang Station → Bus No. 1001 → alight at Haedong Yonggungsa

Bus

1001 bus → disembark at Haedong Yonggungsa (about 40 minutes from Haeundae Station)

Car

Donghae Expressway Gijang IC → Gijang Coast Road → Haedong Yonggungsa (about 20 minutes)

Taxi

Gijang Station, about 15 minutes (10,000 won)

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Restaurants nearby

Top-rated places close by
Babo Nakji Babo Nakji Korean · ★ 4.8/5 14 min walk · 820 m The Gama The Gama Korean · ★ 4.9/5 20 min walk · 1.2 km The Barbecue 051 The Barbecue 051 Korean · ★ 4.8/5 18 min walk · 1.0 km Gijang Jonggajip Gomjangeo Gijang Jonggajip Gomjangeo Seafood & Sashimi · ★ 4.8/5 17 min walk · 1.0 km Deokmi Deokmi Cafes & Desserts · ★ 4.8/5 19 min walk · 1.1 km Gukbo Miyeok Main Branch Gukbo Miyeok Main Branch Korean · ★ 4.6/5 19 min walk · 1.1 km Oktapbang Oktapbang Cafes & Desserts · ★ 4.3/5 21 min walk · 1.2 km Daehan Myeongin Gijang Gomjangeo Daehan Myeongin Gijang Gomjangeo Seafood & Sashimi · ★ 4.1/5 18 min walk · 1.0 km

Places to stay nearby

Top-rated places close by
MATIÈ Osiria MATIÈ Osiria Hotels & Resorts · ★ 4.6/5 12 min walk · 710 m ₩89,000~ Villa de Yeonhwa Villa de Yeonhwa Pensions · ★ 4.7/5 2.9 km ₩79,000~ Greem House Greem House Hotels & Resorts · ★ 4.6/5 2.8 km ₩130,000~ Best Louis Hamilton Hotel Ocean Terrace Best Louis Hamilton Hotel Ocean Terrace Hotels & Resorts · ★ 4.5/5 2.9 km ₩99,000~ Osiria Pension Osiria Pension Pensions 7 min walk · 420 m Ara House Pension Ara House Pension Pensions 21 min walk · 1.2 km Pension Maison Pension Maison Pensions 21 min walk · 1.2 km Ananti Cove Ananti Cove Hotels & Resorts 22 min walk · 1.3 km ₩429,520~

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?
04:30–19:00 (varies slightly by season) / Open all year round
Is there an admission fee for Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?
Free (parking: ₩2,000 for 30 minutes, then ₩500 per 10 minutes)
How do I get to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple? (public transport)
Subway: Busan Metro Line 2 Haeundae Station → transfer to Donghae Line → Gijang Station → Bus No. 1001 → alight at Haedong Yonggungsa / Bus: 1001 bus → disembark at Haedong Yonggungsa (about 40 minutes from Haeundae Station) / Car: Donghae Expressway Gijang IC → Gijang Coast Road → Haedong Yonggungsa (about 20 minutes)
What is the phone number for Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?
051-722-7744
When is the best time to visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple?
Sunrise time (especially January 1st, the new year's sunrise) / before 9 a.m. on weekdays (least crowded)
Where is Haedong Yonggungsa Temple located? (address)
86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan
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