Country guide
South Korea
45 sacred sites across 10 regions.
Prominent site types
Gangwon State
10 sites
Dan-gol
Taebaek-si, Gangwon State, South Korea
Dan-gol is a shrine of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.09571, 128.91520. Attributes: built, natural, cultural, pilgrimage, ceremonial. Tradition: Shamanic. Associated figure: Dangun. Located in 태백시, 대한민국.
Munsu-bong
Taebaek-si, Gangwon State, South Korea
Munsu-bong is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.09571, 128.91520. Located in 태백시, 대한민국.
Naksan-sa
Ganghyeon, Gangwon State, South Korea
Naksan-sa is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 38.12473, 128.62893. Located in 강현면, 양양군, 대한민국.
Odae-san
Jinbu-myeon, Gangwon State, South Korea
Odae-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.78654, 128.56415. Located in 진부면, 평창군, 대한민국.
Osaek-yaksu-gyegok of Mt. Seorak-san
Seo, Gangwon State, South Korea
Osaek-yaksu-gyegok of Mt. Seorak-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 38.07814, 128.44414. Located in 서면, 양양군, 대한민국.
Sangwon-sa
Jinbu-myeon, Gangwon State, South Korea
Sangwon-sa is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.78652, 128.56327. Located in 진부면, 평창군, 대한민국.
Seorak-san
Buk-myeon, Gangwon State, South Korea
Seorak-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 38.11953, 128.46556. Located in 속초시, 대한민국.
Shinheung-sa Temple of Mt. Seorak-san
Sokcho-si, Gangwon State, South Korea
Shinheung-sa Temple of Mt. Seorak-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 38.17568, 128.48448. Located in 속초시, 대한민국.
Taebaek-san
Taebaek-si, Gangwon State, South Korea
Taebaek-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.09571, 128.91520. Located in 태백시, 대한민국.
Woljeong-sa
Nae-myeon, Gangwon State, South Korea
Woljeong-sa is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.79792, 128.54301. Located in 내면, 홍천군, 대한민국.
Jeju
3 sites
Halla-san
Seogwipo-si, Jeju, South Korea
Halla-san is a mountain of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 33.35881, 126.52915. Attributes: natural. Located in 서귀포시, 대한민국.
Sanbang-san
Seogwipo-si, Jeju, South Korea
Sanbang-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 33.23806, 126.31303. Located in 서귀포시, 대한민국.
Yakcheon-sa
Jeju, Jeju, South Korea
Yakcheon-sa is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 33.50132, 126.51444. Located in 제주시, 대한민국.
Jeonbuk State
2 sites
Ma-i-san
Gunsang-ri, Jeonbuk State, South Korea
Ma-i-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.80041, 127.42458. Located in 진안군, 대한민국.
Moak-san
Namwon-si, Jeonbuk State, South Korea
Moak-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.33613, 127.61444. Located in 남원시, 대한민국.
North Gyeongsang
6 sites
Bulguksa Temple
Gyeongju-si, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Bulguk-sa is a temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.79012, 129.33207. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage, ceremonial. Tradition: Buddhism. Associated figure: Buddha. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in 경주시, 대한민국.
Buseok-sa
Yeongju-si, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Buseok-sa is a buddhist temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 36.99895, 128.68746. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Buddhism. Associated figure: Buddha. Located in 영주시, 대한민국.
Gyeongju Historic Area
Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Gyeongju City is a temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.78988, 129.33196. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Buddhism. Associated figure: Buddha. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in 경주시, 대한민국.
Munsu-san
Murya-myeon, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Munsu-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 36.98158, 128.79963. Located in 물야면, 봉화군, 대한민국.
Sobaek-san
Yeongju-si, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Sobaek-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 36.99896, 128.68746. Located in 영주시, 대한민국.
Sogni-san
Sangju-si, North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Sogni-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 36.57251, 127.88807. Located in 상주시, 대한민국.
South Chungcheong
1 sites
South Gyeongsang
3 sites
Bori-am
Geoje-si, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Bori-am is a temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 34.76904, 128.71214. Attributes: built, cultural. Located in 거제시, 대한민국.
The Temple of Haeinsa, Gaya-san
Hapcheon, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Gaya-san is a temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.79495, 128.08535. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Buddhism. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in 합천군, 대한민국.
Tongdo-sa
Yangsan-si, South Gyeongsang, South Korea
Tongdo-sa is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.34019, 129.04301. Located in 양산시, 대한민국.
South Jeolla
5 sites
Hyangil-am
Yeosu-si, South Jeolla, South Korea
Hyangil-am is a temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 34.59130, 127.80386. Attributes: built, cultural. Located in 여수시, 대한민국.
Jiri-san
Masan-myeon, South Jeolla, South Korea
Jiri-san is a mountain and temples of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.25655, 127.49761. Attributes: built, natural, cultural, pilgrimage. Located in 마산면, 구례군, 대한민국.
Jogye-san
Suncheon-si, South Jeolla, South Korea
Jogye-san is a temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.00139, 127.31330. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Buddhism. Located in 순천시, 대한민국.
O-san Saseong-am
Muncheok-myeon, South Jeolla, South Korea
O-san Saseong-am is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.17998, 127.48060. Located in 문척면, 구례군, 대한민국.
Songgwang-sa
Suncheon-si, South Jeolla, South Korea
Songgwang-sa is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 34.95163, 127.48728. Located in 순천시, 대한민국.
강화군
2 sites
Mani-san
Incheon, 강화군, South Korea
Mani-san is a mountain of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.61310, 126.43496. Attributes: natural, cultural. Tradition: Shamanic. Located in 인천광역시, 강화군, 대한민국.
Seokmo-do
Samsan-myeon, 강화군, South Korea
Seokmo-do is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.68844, 126.32147. Located in 인천광역시, 강화군, 대한민국.
기장군
1 sites
Other
12 sites
Beomeo-sa Temple
Busan, South Korea
Beomeo-sa Temple is a temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.18728, 129.09897. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Buddhism. Located in 부산광역시, 대한민국.
Dobong-san
Yangju, South Korea
Dobong-san is a mountain of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.70056, 127.01547. Attributes: natural, cultural. Located in 양주시, 대한민국.
Geumgang-san
Busan, South Korea
Geumgang-san is a mountain of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.25943, 129.04423. Attributes: natural, cultural. Located in 부산광역시, 대한민국.
Haedong Yonggung-sa
Busan, South Korea
Haedong Yonggung-sa is a temple of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.19008, 129.07425. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage. Tradition: Buddhism. Associated figure: Buddha. Located in 부산광역시, 대한민국.
Inwang-san
Seoul, South Korea
Inwang-san is a mountain of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.58431, 126.95972. Attributes: natural, cultural, ceremonial. Tradition: Shamanic. Located in 서울특별시, 대한민국.
Mudeung-san
Gwangju, South Korea
Mudeung-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.12286, 126.99161. Located in 광주광역시, 대한민국.
Nam-san
Gyeongju-si, South Korea
Nam-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.76462, 129.22514. Located in 경주시, 대한민국.
Palgong-san
Daegu, South Korea
Palgong-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 36.01625, 128.69544. Located in 대구광역시, 대한민국.
Samgak-san
Seoul, South Korea
Samgak-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.65521, 126.98971. Located in 서울특별시, 대한민국.
Seokgul-am / Seokkuram
Gyeongju-si, South Korea
Seokgul-am / Seokkuram is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 35.81700, 129.36625. Located in 경주시, 대한민국.
Seondal-san
Yeongju-si, South Korea
Seondal-san is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 36.81671, 128.62415. Located in 영주시, 대한민국.
Yeonju-dae
Seoul, South Korea
Yeonju-dae is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 37.44508, 126.95701. Located in 서울특별시, 대한민국.