• Getting to it can be a hassle and it can take a lot of time. The easiest way to get to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is with a guided tour.
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is a lovely place even if many view this temple as “touristy” and find the weekend crowds disconcerting.
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is a rare find of a temple along the beautiful shore line as most Korean temples are located in the mountains.
  • If there is one temple to visit in Busan, it is without a doubt Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동용궁사). Its location right by the sea makes it unique in Korea.
  • Haedong Yonggung Temple (Korean: 해동 용궁사; Hanja: 海東龍宮寺) is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.
  • Haedong Yonggung Temple is a Buddhist temple in Busan (btw, a new Lotte Outlet mall has just opened up very close to here).
  • As one of the few temples in Korea located by the sea, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is a popular destination for travelers to Busan.
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty.
  • A detailed guide to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan, South Korea, including how to get there, where to stay, and why I had mixed feelings about it.