2nd Place of Interest- Naesosa Temple (Korea)

One of the eight beautiful destinations of Korea in the south of Byonsan bando. Before it named as Soraesa which means ‘a place to visit to be reborn’, the temple was found by the priest Haeguduta during the reign of Baekje King Muwang (633). In 1633, the Zen priest Chongmin renovated and renamed the temple to Naesosa while the Zen priest Kwanhae renovated again in 1865 and lately by the Zen priest Manho years later. With the main sanctuary as the center point, the area is a 500m radius and was named a

culturally protected area in 1986.
Fir trees which are romantic and beautiful can be finding at entrance door. Along the path it is shaped like a tunnel with the trees, and after you’ve enjoyed the smell and scenery of the fir trees, you will come to a row of cherry blossom trees. Just before the temple itself, you will come across the four gods that “guard” the temple, called Sacheonwangsang. Just past the gate is the temple itself and the first thing that you will notice is the 1000-year-old Dangsan tree, which people use to come to the foot of this tree and pray under it.
There is also a bronze bell housed inside Beomjonggak. This particular bell was made during the Goryeo Era and is completely impressed with three images of Buddha, called Samjonsang. The center of the temple is the Dae-Ungbojeon building, which has a roof decorated with fine colors and designs of Dancheong that make the building very beautiful. Flower Salmun doors, shaped like Lotus and Chrysanthemum flowers, also add to the traditional beauty of the building. There is one other thing that you can’t miss while visiting Naesosa Temple. It is Haewuso, located in one corner of the temple. The name means “this place gets rid of worries”, and the surrounding bamboo grove makes this place very elegant and beautiful.

The admission fee is range from Individual - Adults 2,000 won, Youth 800 won and Children 500 won. For group visitors may cost cheaper as for Adults 1,800 won, Youth 700 won and for Children is 400 won. In order to reach the temple, there is some local transportation such as buses or taxis. From the Buan Bus Terminal, you can take the bus heading to Naesosa Temple and get off at the Naesosa Temple bus stop. Bus services are operating from 6:30 a.m to 8:30 p.m, and buses are available every 20-30 minutes with the duration of 50 minutes. Besides, you also can sit for taxi which takes about 20 minutes only.

If you are visiting to Korea, it is recommend visiting Naesosa temple as it is one of most beautiful place in Korea with natural surroundings and the cultural and historical of the temple can be experience through the visit.