Sacred Sites of South Korea

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South Korea: Land of the Morning Calm

South Korea is a country with a rich history and culture, and its many sacred pilgrimage sites offer a unique opportunity to experience its spiritual traditions.

Beomeosa Temple

Beomeosa Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Busan, South Korea. It is one of the oldest and most important temples in the country, and is a popular pilgrimage destination for both Koreans and foreigners.

Boriam

Boriam is a traditional Korean shamanic ritual dance that is performed to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune. It is a popular ritual at many sacred pilgrimage sites in South Korea.

Bulguksa

Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple located in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important Buddhist temples in the world. Bulguksa is a popular pilgrimage destination for both Koreans and foreigners.

Buseoksa

Buseoksa is a Buddhist temple located in Yeongyang, South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Dan-gol

Dan-gol is a small village located in the mountains of South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans who are seeking spiritual enlightenment.

Dobong-san

Dobong-san is a mountain located in Seoul, South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans who are seeking spiritual enlightenment.

Gaya-san

Gaya-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and is known for its many temples and shrines.

Geumgang-san

Geumgang-san is a mountain located in North Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Gyeongju City

Gyeongju City is a city located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its many historical and cultural sites.

Gyeryong-san

Gyeryong-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its many temples and shrines.

Haedong

Haedong is a small village located on the coast of South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Haedong Yonggung-sa

Haedong Yonggung-sa is a Buddhist temple located in Haedong, South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Halla-san

Halla-san is a mountain located on Jeju Island, South Korea. It is the highest mountain in South Korea and is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans.

Hyangil-am

Hyangil-am is a Buddhist hermitage located in the mountains of South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans who are seeking spiritual enlightenment.

Inwang-san

Inwang-san is a mountain located in Seoul, South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Jirisan

Jirisan is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Jogyesan

Jogyesan is a mountain located in South Korea. It is the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Jogyesan is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Ma-i-san

Ma-i-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Moak-san

Moak-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Mt. Halla-san

Mt. Halla-san is a mountain located on Jeju Island in South Korea. It is the highest mountain in South Korea and is a sacred site for the indigenous people of the island.

Mudeung-san

Mudeung-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Munsu-bong

Munsu-bong is a mountain and nature landmark with religious significance in Korea.

Munsu-san

Munsu-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Naksan-sa

Naksan-sa is a Buddhist temple located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Nam-san

Nam-san is a mountain located in Seoul, South Korea. It is a popular hiking destination and is also home to several shrines and temples.

O-san Saseong-am

O-san Saseong-am is a Buddhist temple complex located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Odae-san

Odae-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Osaek-yaksu-gyegok of Mt. Seorak-san

The Osaek-yaksu-gyegok (mineral springs) of Mt. Seorak-san is a sacred natural spring believed to have healing properties. It is a pilgrimage destination within the larger Seorak-san National Park.

Palgong-san

Palgong-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and is known for its many temples and shrines.

Samgak-san

Samgak-san is a mountain located in Seoul, South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans.

Sanbang-san

Sanbang-san is a mountain located on Jeju Island, South Korea. It holds significance in indigenous Jeju tradition and contains a cave shrine.

Sangwon-sa

Sangwon-sa is a Buddhist temple located in the Odae-san mountains of South Korea. It's a popular pilgrimage destination.

Seokgul-am / Seokkuram

Seokgul-am is a Buddhist cave temple located in the Bulguksa temple complex in Gyeongju, South Korea. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most important Buddhist temples in the world. Seokgul-am is a popular pilgrimage destination for both Koreans and foreigners.

Seokmo-do

Seokmo-do is a small island located off the coast of South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Buddhists and is known for its many temples and shrines.

Seondal-san

Seondal-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Seorak-san

Seorak-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Shinheung-sa Temple of Mt. Seorak-san

Shinheung-sa Temple is a Buddhist temple located on Mount Seorak in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Sobaek-san

Sobaek-san is a mountain range located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Sogni-san

Sogni-san is a mountain located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Songgwang-sa

Songgwang-sa is a Buddhist temple located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Taebaek-san

Taebaek-san is a mountain range located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Tongdo-sa

Tongdo-sa is a Buddhist temple located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Woljeong-sa

Woljeong-sa is a Buddhist temple located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Yakcheon-sa

Yakcheon-sa is a Buddhist temple located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

Yeonju-dae

Yeonju-dae is a Buddhist temple located in South Korea. It is a popular pilgrimage destination for Koreans and is known for its beautiful scenery.

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Martin Gray

Martin Gray is a cultural anthropologist, writer and photographer specializing in the study of pilgrimage traditions and sacred sites around the world. During a 40 year period he has visited more than 2000 pilgrimage places in 165 countries. The World Pilgrimage Guide at sacredsites.com is the most comprehensive source of information on this subject.