Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Gangwon-do
Explore 5 sacred places in Gangwon-do, South Korea, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
Traditions in Gangwon-do
Site types in Gangwon-do
Showing 1-5 of 5 sites in this regional guide
Cheonjedan Altars
Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Cheonjedan is not one object but three summit altars on Taebaeksan: Cheonwangdan at the center, Janggundan to the north, and Hadan below to the south....
Naksansa Temple
Yangyang, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Naksansa faces the East Sea from a coastal slope where Avalokitesvara devotion has been cultivated for centuries....
Samhwasa Temple
Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Samhwasa is small enough to be missed by people pressing deeper into Mureung Valley, yet its sacred field is unusually broad....
Sinheungsa Temple
Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Sinheungsa stands near the main entrance to Seoraksan, where hikers, cable-car passengers, devotees, and resident Buddhists share the same approach....
Woljeongsa Temple
Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Woljeongsa’s entrance is a long adjustment of sight and pace. Fir trunks rise in repeated verticals before the path reaches Geumganggyo and the main precinct; within the...
Key questions
Gangwon-do sacred-site questions
- How many sacred sites are listed in Gangwon-do?
- This regional guide currently includes 5 sacred sites in Gangwon-do, South Korea.
- Which traditions are represented in Gangwon-do?
- The most represented traditions in the current guide include Korean Buddhism, Korean heavenly ritual.
- Can I view Gangwon-do sacred sites on a map?
- Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.