Geumgoksa

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Geumgoksa or Geumgok Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gangjin county, South Jeolla province, South Korea. Its name means "Golden Valley Temple." Three temples and numerous smaller shrines and burial mounds comprise the site. It is noted for its scenic beauty as well as a 3-tiered stone pagoda that dates to the Goryo Dynasty. ()

Coordinates: 34°39'59"N, 126°46'37"E

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Jeollanam-doSouth Korea

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

Nearby attractions include: Baengnyeonsa, Muwisa, Japanese Torreya of Samin-ri.

5.7 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Baengnyeonsa
145 min walk • Baengnyeon Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Doam-myeon, Gangjin county, South Jeolla province, South Korea. Its name means "White Lotus" temple, and its physical form dates to the late Joseon Dynasty. Some records date the idea of a White Lotus temple to the 8th century. It was designated a Local Tangible Cultural Property in 1986.
7.2 miNW
Temple
Muwisa, Wolchulsan National Park
183 min walk • Muwisa is a Buddhist temple in Gangjin County, South Jeolla province, South Korea. Geungnakjeon Hall, National Treasure No. 13, is on the site.
4.1 miNE
Memorial
Japanese Torreya of Samin-ri
105 min walk • The Japanese torreya of Samin-ri is a monumental tree located on the south slope of Mount Naejangsan in Samin-ri, Gangjin, South Korea. The tree belongs to the Torreya nucifera species and is c. 500 years old. It was designated a natural monument in 1962. Before April 2008, it was known as the Torreya tree of Byeongyeong-myeon.

Geumgoksa

Facts and practical information

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

Baengnyeonsa

Muwisa, Wolchulsan National Park

Japanese Torreya of Samin-ri