Showing posts with label Gyeonggi Province. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gyeonggi Province. Show all posts

Friday, May 24, 2013

Yongjusa Temple


Yongjusa (용주사) is located on the outskirts of Suwon, Korea.

Completely destroyed during the Qing Dynasty's invasion in 1636, it was rebuilt in the late 18C under the orders of Jeongjo.

One of the two bells in the temple was designated as national treasure 120. It was rebuilt in the late 18th century under the orders of Jeongjo in honor of his deceased father, Prince Sado.





Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Namhansanseong Provincial Park


Namhansanseong Provincial Park (남한산성) is located about 27km south east from Seoul.
It ranges from Kwangju and Hanam-si.  
It has several beautiful hiking trails.























Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Wawoojongsa Temple


Wawoojongsa Temple (와우정사), about 48Km south of Seoul (about 50 minutes drive) is easily reachable by car and well-known for beautiful scenery surrounding the temple.




































official site : http://www.wawoo-temple.org/english/nirvana_01.html