Gyeongsangbuk-do
Places to visit in Yeongju-si
This area has historic temples and cultural heritage nestled on mountain slopes. At Buseoksa Temple, enjoy views that bring together its halls and the surrounding mountains.
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Places to visit
6 placesBuseoksa Tourist Area
A range of hands-on experiences and visitor activities lets you experience Buseoksa Temple, a thousand-year-old temple set amid the natural landscape of Sobaeksan Mountain.
View on mapSobaeksan Mountain
Sobaeksan Mountain is part of the Baekdudaegan range, with Gungmangbong and Yeonhwabong extending from Birobong Peak. Its ridges feature broad grassy areas and yew groves, with azaleas in spring.
View on mapHuibangsa Temple
This old mountain temple sits on the slopes of Sobaeksan Mountain. Follow the mountain paths to explore its halls and stone cultural heritage.
View on mapBirosa Temple
This mountain temple sits on the southern slopes of Birobong Peak on Sobaeksan Mountain. Explore its terraced buildings and cultural heritage.
View on mapSosuseowon Confucian Academy
Sosuseowon was the first academy in the Joseon period to receive a royal plaque. Historic academy buildings, including its lecture hall and shrine, remain here, and the site is part of the Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies World Heritage property.
View on mapSeonbi Village
This traditional village recreates houses, pavilions and other buildings from the Joseon period, offering a look at Confucian culture and life in the past.
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Scenes of the area
- Enjoy an outing to Buseoksa Temple in Yeongju-si.
- Sobaeksan Mountain ridges and mountain temples.
- Confucian academies and a scholar village in Sunheung.