Introduction

Silleuk-sa Temple is home to beautiful sceneries and various relics and historic sites. There are stories that Wonhyo, a great Buddhist monk, founded this temple in the times of King Jinpyeong's reign during the Silla dynasty. The temple became famous when a Buddhist monk Naong passed away here in 1376, the second year of King U’s reign. The multi-story brick pagoda, which is the reason the temple is nicknamed as the “brick temple,” observes the Yeogang River in silence. Gangwolheon, the pavilion named after the Buddhist title of Naong, makes one feel as if poets from the old are reciting their lyrics.

Silleuksa Temple is located in an area often visited by tourists and harmonizes with the marvelous natural sceneries of the banks of the Namhangang River. It is the perfect place for monks to interact with the public and seek the way to reach nirvana. There are 8 nationally designated cultural heritage and 7 do-level district designated cultural heritage.

Silleuksa Temple Tourist Attractions

It is said that Silleiksa Temple was founded by a Buddhist monk Wonhyo in the Silla era. It is a traditional temple located at the riverside, which is a rare sight in Korea. In 1977, around 1 km2 of its land was designated as a tourist site. The construction is 90% complete. The public facilities are already complete; it is receiving heated attention as a tourist site as it is equipped with various amenities and only an hour away from Seoul.

Information for Visitors

• Location 73 Silleuksa-gil, Yeoju-si
• Contact +82-31-885-2505
• Website http://www.silleuksa.org
• Open Hours From sunrise to sunset
• Admission Free (as of May 2023)
• Parking 12,000 m2 (up to 884 passenger cars; free)
• Cultural heritage commentator service +82-31-887-2868