The Gakwonsa Temple is nestled at the foot of Mount Taejosan located halfway from the peak of Taejosan Mountain, a natural landmark of Cheonan. It is the second largest temple in South Korea after Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple, and it is a very popular tourist spot in Cheonan City. The Jueyuan Temple is composed of Taizu Mountain Tower, Jinghai Tower, Guanyin Hall, Daxiong Hall, Thousand Buddha Hall, Mountain Temple, and Qixing Hall. A 60 tons bronze statue of a seated Buddha with it’s 15 meters in high, with the main peak of Taizu Mountain as a background sitting on the east and facing the west, welcomes all visitors with a compassionate and calming smile. To the left of the statue is the largest Buddhist prayer hall in Korea, the Daeungbojeon Hall, which along other temple buildings, draws many Buddhist followers. Around the Temple complex there are numerous nature trails winding through the forest and up the mountain. There is no admission fee, and there is plenty of parking. The temple is a lovely place to bring family for an afternoon of exploration and reflection. A must while visiting South Korea due to the pleasant feeling and beautiful buildings surrounded by nature.

Gakwonsa Temple and the Independence Hall of Korea make a great day trip to Cheonan! Gakwonsa Temple was built in the 1970s in hopes for the reunification of North and South Korea. There's a 49-foot-tall Buddha statue there that's really impressive. You'll see people walking circles around it. There are a lot of stairs, especially to get up to the big Buddha. You can overlook the temple grounds from the highest level. It's gorgeous. There were budding cherry blossoms there today! You can park at the very bottom, along the road near the small gift shop and the huge set of stairs, but you don't have to. There is another parking lot if you keep driving up the road a little way.

One of the most stunning temples to be seen in Korea. Love the statue of Buddha and the temple surroundings. It was very peaceful, serene and beautiful. The sound of the chimes and buddha prayers by the monks just made me to want to stay longer. Definitely recommend a visit to this temple. It's a bliss during spring and autumn seasons.

Went a couple times in April. The lanterns were hung in preparation for Buddha's birthday in May and the cherry blossoms were absolutely gorgeous.

Make sure to download Kakaomap/Naver map as Google maps doesn't work in Korea. I have Naver map as preference and will be putting all the Naver pins to make it easier. If you find a place you want to go from Google maps, just copy the name and paste it to Kakaomap/Naver map. [Naver Map] Gagwonsa Temple 충남 천안시 동남구 각원사길 245 https://naver.me/G8aJq2Ds

Galwonsa Temple is a nice piece of history, the place oozes calmness and looking at the scenery you feel at peace. I am sure this place must be amazing during spring with all the cherry trees and colourful buildings with lanterns around. It's shame most of the restaurants around are permanently closed (Covid maybe?), but definitely still worth the trip and walking around. We had no problem with parking by the temple, but I can imagine the place is busier during the weekends.

great place to visit when life feel tiresome. in spring, cherrblossom is super beautiful!! cherryblossom blooms a lil late than other places tho.

Went there with the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Great temple and pretty instazone. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

A tourist attraction for sure. Just what a temple needs a coffee shop, souvenir shops and not one monk in site. It felt more like a regular tourist attraction then a temple. Beautiful place but the temple part or feeling of being in a temple was just not there.

Beautiful spot. When cherry blossoms are in bloom, it can get super busy. It is a lovely area to walk around. There is fresh spring water at the top you can taste. Great photo spot

I have revisitwd this place since my middle school field trip and still there and standing as a vivid memory. I had good memory trip with my childhood friend. No better memory than I can ever imagine! lol

An interesting temple with a huge garden. A good place to visit during Sakura season

Beautiful atmosphere. Not too many stairs.

2021.4.17 I visited here last weekend, and the flowerss were so amazing! The temple is so big, and there are many the double cherry blossom trees, king cherry blossom tress so no need to worry, u can always take a nice pic. The parking lot is quite big, but I parked at the street near the entrance coz I worried there were no places left to park. Maybe if you gp there this early weekdays, you can still find pretty flowers. Hurry up!

I've been here 5 times. It's a peaceful place to walk around and take pics. There is a massive Buddha status on the site that provides amazing photo ops.

Hiking rail at the back. Go prepared there a simple one and a troublesome one

It is a beautiful place to spend time and get enlightened. Very calm and quiet environment with great natural beauty.

Gakwonsa Temple has one of biggest stature of Buddha. Excellent hilltop view and colorful during the fall. Situated in rural setup, refreshing late afternoon/evening tour. I recommend it.

Beautiful architecture a huge Buddha statue that stands about 50 ft tall and a nice couple trails (3-5 miles) that go to the top for some views of the city of Cheonon

Such a beautiful temple! Really worth seeing if you are in Cheonan! Tip: those who dont like mountain climbing better take a cab here..

It is very famous and one of big buddha temple with natural scenic beauty.

Great view for tourism, Calming place for praying, and a good atmosphere for hiking.

Gakwonsa Temple is located halfway from the peak of Taejosan Mountain, a natural landmark of Cheonan. The temple was established on May 9, 1977 to pray for the reunification of North and South Korea. The temple contains a bronze seated statue of Buddha, which is 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, has 175-centimeter-long ears and 30-centimeter-long nails, and weighs 60 tons.To the left of the statue is the largest Buddhist prayer hall in Korea, Daeungbojeon Hall, along with other temple buildings, drawing in many Buddhist followers as a prayer site.

1. Donarium cherry blossom in april 2. Recomend to go in weekdays for parking..difficult parking in weekend 3. Good place for couples, family

One of the silent and spiritual place. Where mountains, rivers, forests, and Lord Buddha.

It's beautiful and we're coming back to see the cherry blossoms.

A beautiful place of spirituality and home to nice hiking trails.

Calm and quiet. Pictures speak for themselves.