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Jeju Yakcheonsa Temple (약천사(제주))

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Jeju

Jeju Yakcheonsa Temple (약천사(제주))

Jeju Yakcheonsa Temple) is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTHEALIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationJeju island vibe — volcanic coast, slow paceEnglish-friendly

Why go

Yakcheonsa is a striking modern Buddhist temple on Jeju's south coast, built in 1996 in the imposing dancheong-painted style of Korea's classical mountain monasteries but on a far grander scale. The main hall — at thirty meters tall and roughly 3,300 square meters — claims to be the largest single Buddha hall in East Asia, with a thirty-meter gilded Vairocana Buddha as its centerpiece. The combination of vast scale, intricate painted ceiling, and surrounding palm-fringed Jeju subtropical landscaping produces an unusually photogenic visit. Free to enter; allow ninety minutes. Pair with Jungmun Beach, the Yeomiji Botanical Garden, or Cheonjeyeon Falls for a full south-Jeju day.

Quick highlights

  • Largest single Buddha hall in East Asia, 30 meters tall
  • 30-meter gilded Vairocana Buddha as centerpiece
  • Modern temple in classical Korean monastic style
  • Surrounded by Jeju subtropical landscaping
  • Pair with Jungmun Beach or Yeomiji Botanical Garden

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