폭포사 — Attraction in Busan

I used to walk to this temple several times a week when I lived in Jangsan in 2008. The monks used to have dogs there (sadly they were always tied up and confined to small areas, but they were beautiful and all but one were friendly). The monks would chant in the evening and the sound was magical - transformative even. I don't miss much about Korea, but I miss the walks to and from that forested, meditative oasis in the city. It's truly a...

This Temple is situated in the middle of hiking trail on Jangsan mountain. On the way there you will pass a nice park with recreation and exercise equipment. There are many hikers of all ages enjoying the natural trails and what the mountain has to offer. This Temple was surprising to find there and was most...

A temple in Jangsan. Worth the detour when hiking the mountain - it's not huge but still interesting especially if you're into visiting Korean temples. There's a spring/river that passes in...