Sinheungsa Temple (Seoraksan Mountain) (신흥사(설악산))

Sinheungsa Temple is a temple located in Seoraksan Mountain near Sokcho. It belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was originally founded as Hyangseongsa Temple by the monk Jajang in the Shilla dynasty (A.D. 652). Within the temple grounds, cultural heritage sites such as Geungnakbojeon Hall, a wooden structure from the mid-Joseon period, and the Three-story Stone Pagoda at Hyangseongsa Temple Site. The temple offers a templestay program where visitors can experience temple life firsthand. Participants can engage in various activities such as Buddhist ceremonies, Buddhist prayer, 108 prostrations, and lotus lantern and rosary making.

Basic Information

Postal Code	24903
Address	1137 Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

Usage Information

Experience Age Range	Open to visitors of all ages
Experience Guide	Templestay
Information & Inquiries	• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-33-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-636-7044
Opening Date	1900-01-01
Parking Facilities	Available (450 spaces)
Closed Days	N/A (Open all year round)
Operating Hours	Open 24 hr