• Haedong Yonggung Temple (Korean: 해동 용궁사; Hanja: 海東龍宮寺) is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along...
  • Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is a rare find of a temple along the beautiful shore line as most Korean temples are located in the mountains.
  • 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.
  • 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 is a Buddhist temple in Busan (btw, a new Lotte Outlet mall has just opened up very close to here).
  • The history of Haedong Yonggungsa temple has been controversial: the people on the temple side claim that the great monk Naong built the temple in 1376...
  • Located in coastal Gijang, Busan, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple has perhaps the most beautiful location for any temple in all of Korea.
  • As one of the few temples in Korea located by the sea, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is a popular destination for travelers to Busan.
  • In this guide, I’ll provide step-by-step directions on how to get to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and highlight the top 15 sights to see during your visit.