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Tourist Attractions
Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)
245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
About This Place
Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.
Address
245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Phone
+82-41-561-3545Website
http://www.gakwonsa.or.kr/Operating Hours
Open 24 hr
Closed Days
N/A (Open all year round)
Parking Information
Available
Inquiry Center
+82-41-561-3545
Experience Guide
Not available
Experience Age Range
Open to visitors of all ages
Admission Fees
Free
Available Facilities
Bronze Seated Amitabha Buddha, Gaesan Memorial Hall
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Location
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