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Gwaneumsa Temple, Jeju

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#4 of 10 in Historic Sites in Jeju

Religious Site Tourist Spot

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Nestled at the foot of a mountain, Gwaneumsa Temple is dedicated to the Bodhisattva of Compassion and adorned with countless statues, colorful murals, and paper lanterns. The whole area emits an atmosphere of tranquility with its koi ponds, cherry blossoms, ancient cave shrines, and quiet paths sheltered by tall cedar trees. The temple dates back to the period before the 10th century, when Tamra Dynasty ruled the country. Destroyed during the 18th century, when Confucianism was declared the only national religion, the temple was rebuilt in the 20th century. Work out when and for how long to visit Gwaneumsa Temple and other Jeju attractions using our handy Jeju online route planner .

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• By margareteg2018

  Walk thru a corridor of two rows of Buddha leading you all the way to tis great big golden gwaneusmsa Buddha. This golden Buddha backdrop contains many small Lohan buddhas in rows....there is also a s...  more »

• By sirenight

  We were the only tourists there. It seems this temple is visited more by the locals, and not a typical overseas tourist spot. It was a nice place and we got ourselves plenty of photos. Worth the drive...  more »

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