Jirin Temple

Jirin Temple

Jirin Temple is located at Mt. Huam-ri, Yangbuk-myeon, Gyeongju-si, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, at No. 419. It is said to have been built during the Silla Dynasty by the monk Gwangu-seonsa from India. The temple was originally called Linzheng Temple (phonetic transcription), but was later renamed Jirin Temple by Master Wonhyo. It consists of 16 buildings in total, and its floor area is second only to that of the famous Bulguksa Temple.

Jirin Temple can be roughly divided into two areas. One area features the Daejeokgwangjeon Hall, which enshrines the Vairocana Buddha, a bodhi tree over 500 years old, and the Wooden Pagoda Museum. The other area includes buildings such as Samun-gak (phonetic transcription) and the Guanyin Hall. Among them, the Daejeokgwangjeon Hall was originally built by Queen Seondeok of Silla and has undergone six renovations. Visually, the hall resembles a grand temple Dharma hall, but its spacious interior exudes a solemn and awe-inspiring atmosphere.

In addition, Jirin Temple is also famous for its "Five Tastes Water," known as the "Water of Five Flavors." On the way to Jirin Temple, visitors will also pass by the Bone Cave Temple, which consists of 12 caves, and can choose to explore it as well.

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Must-visit reason: The most famous temple in Gyeongju

Continent where the attraction is located: Asia【Asia】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Korea[Korea]

Province/state where the attraction is located: North Gyeongsang Province [North Gyeongsang Province]

City where the attraction is located: Gyeongju [Gyeongju]