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Photos of Gyeryongsan National Park

Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea

Gyeryongsan National Park is located in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. The park is named after Gyeryongsan mountain which is considered one of the most sacred mountains in Korea. As a result, the park is heavily visited by Shamanists and Buddhists in addition to hikers. Within the park are many cultural sites such as Donghaksa Buddhist Temple which was built in 724 by Priest Hoeui-hwasang during the Shilla Kingdom. It was later expanded by Priest Dosun-guksa during the Koryo Dynasty.


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Buddhist monks follow the path through Gyeryongsan National Park in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. - photos & pictures - ID #20722 A dry riverbed cuts a path through Gyeryongsan National Park in Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea.  - photos & pictures - ID #20720 Architectural detail of the jibung (roof) of a pavilion at Donghaksa Temple in Gyeryongsan National Park. - photos & pictures - ID #20725 A visitor enjoys the beautiful Donghaksa Temple in Gyeryongsan National Park. Donghaksa is an institute for Buddhist nuns. - photos & pictures - ID #20729 Interior of Donghaksa Temple in Gyeryongsan National Park. Donghaksa is an institute for Buddhist nuns. - photos & pictures - ID #20748 Donghaksa Temple is an institute for Buddhist nuns situated in the middle of beautiful Gyeryongsan National Park. - photos & pictures - ID #20755
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