Unheungsa Temple is a branch temple of Donghwasa Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, partway up Choejeongsan Mountain, overlooking Gachang Dam.
The wooden seated Amitabha Buddha enshrined in the main hall was made in 1653 by the sculptor monk Do-u and became a Treasure in 2014. The temple began as Donglimsa in 832, was renamed Suamsa in 1620, and became Unheungsa when it moved to its present site in 1751. It is always open with no closing days, and parking is available.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 1 · 7 photos
Unheungsa Temple Today
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Sources: Hours and closed days: Korea Tourism Organization
Does Unheungsa Temple have any cultural heritage designated as a Treasure?
Yes. The Daegu Unheungsa Wooden Seated Amitabha Buddha inside the main hall was designated a Treasure in 2014. It is a Buddha statue made in 1653 by the sculptor monk Do-u.
Can I visit Unheungsa Temple at any time?
Yes. It is always open and open year-round. Parking is also available.
What halls remain at Unheungsa Temple?
Besides the main hall, which is 3 bays at the front and 2 bays at the side, there are Samseonggak Hall and a monks' living quarters (yosachae).
Dongje Art Museum (Dongje Art Exhibition Hall)straight-line 1.4 km
Choejeongsan Mountainstraight-line 2.0 km
