Tongdosa Temple

통도사

A major temple holding relics of the Buddha, set on a pine path

Hours

Grounds open all day; halls vary

Tickets

Free entry

Address

108 Tongdosa-ro, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan, Gyeongnam

A large temple at the foot of Mt. Yeongchuksan in Yangsan, said to enshrine relics of the Buddha. The Mupung Hansongro pine path from the entrance is memorable. Its main hall has no Buddha statue; instead the Geumgang Altar for the relics sits behind. It was added to the UNESCO list in 2018 as one of Korea's mountain monasteries. The grounds are wide, so give it an hour and a half.