The facts
Just inside the entrance to the Juwangsan National Park sits the quaint Daejeonsa Temple that sits with views of the high cliffs of Giam directly behind. The temple was built by the Great Monk Uisang in the 12th year of Shilla King Munmu in 672AD and was named after King Ju’s son. The temple was destroyed during the Imjin War against Japanese invaders and was later rebuilt in 1672, the 13th year of King Hyeonjongs reign. Within the temple are multiple national treasures including a portrait of the Great Buddhist Monk Sa-Myeong. The temple offers a pleasant start to a hike up into the surrounding mountain trials that offer up spectacular views of forest, rivers, waterfalls and more.
Facilities: Restrooms, Tour Guides (Korean only)
Address
200 Sangui-ri, Budong-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Admissions
Admission is to the National Park, but as the temple sits inside, you'd have to pay as well.
Adults: W2,800
Youth: W1,000
Children: W600