Chonjusa, Kaesong

#18 among attractions in Kaesong

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Ch'ŏnju-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #46 in that country. Founded in 1684 during the mid-Joseon dynasty, the temple today retains its main prayer hall, known as Pogwang Hall; the Chonju Pavilion, once known as one of the six most scenic spots in Yongbyon; and several lesser outbuildings, including storage rooms, and dormitories. Many buildings still feature delicate original paintings in a well-preserved state. ()

Coordinates: 37°58'54"N, 126°28'23"E

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Chonjusa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tomb of King Kongmin, Manwoldae, Tomb of King Wanggon, Royal Tombs of the Goryeo Dynasty.

~260 ftN
Archaeological site,
Tomb of King Kongmin, Kaesong
2 min walk • The Mausoleum of King Kongmin, more correctly known as the Hyonjongnung Royal Tomb, is a 14th-century mausoleum located in Haeson Village, Kaepung County just outside the city of Kaesong, North Korea. It is one of the Royal Tombs of the Goryeo Dynasty.
3.8 miE
37°59'11"N • 126°32'32"E
Manwoldae, Kaesong
97 min walk • Manwoldae, or Mangwoldae, was the main palace of the Goryeo Dynasty of Korea. It did not have an official name, such as "Gyeongbokgung", because it was an imperial palace like the imperial palaces of China.
1.8 miE
Archaeological site,
Tomb of King Wanggon, Kaesong
47 min walk • The Mausoleum of King Wang Kŏn, more correctly known as the Hyŏllŭng Royal Tomb, is a mausoleum located Haesong Village, Kaepung County near Kaesŏng, North Korea.
1.8 miE
Archaeological site
Royal Tombs of the Goryeo Dynasty, Kaesong
45 min walk • The Royal Tombs of the Goryeo Dynasty are a group of tombs of members of the Korean Goryeo Dynasty.
5.5 miE
, Forts and castles
Kaesong city walls, Kaesong
140 min walk • The Walled City of Kaesong surround the royal castle, Manwoldae. The walls have a total length of 23 km and are partially preserved. The walls were built using the surrounding landscape as a defensive structure, following the principles of geomancy.
1.9 miE
Memorial
Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong, Kaesong
49 min walk • Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kaesong, North Korea. The site consists of 12 separate components, which together testify to the history and culture of the Koryo Dynasty from the 10th to 14th centuries.
5.4 miE
37°59'30"N • 126°34'16"E
Koryo Muesum, Kaesong
138 min walk • Museum
3.2 miE
37°58'29"N • 126°31'52"E
Kaesong Chomsongdae, Kaesong
82 min walk • The Kaesong Chomsongdae Observatory is located in Songak-dong, Kaesong, North Korea. It was an astronomical observatory during the Koryo period. Now only a granite platform remains, the sides of which coincide with the main cardinal points.
5 miE
37°58'36"N • 126°33'54"E
Sonjuk Bridge, Kaesong
128 min walk • Sŏnjuk Bridge is a Koryo-dynasty stone bridge located in Kaesong, North Korea. Built in 1290, it is famous as the place where famed Confucian scholar and statesman Jeong Mong-ju was assassinated, allegedly on the orders of the Yi Bang-won, son of the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Yi Seong-gye.
4.4 miE
Temple
Anhwasa, Kaesong
113 min walk • Anhwa-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on Mt. Songak in the historic city of Kaesong, North Korea. Once one of the smallest of the many temples in Kaesong, today it is the only one to have survived the Korean War.
4.8 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Western Kaesong Park, Kaesong
123 min walk • The Kaesŏng Youth Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Kaesŏng, North Korea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 35,000 spectators and opened in 1988.