Samgwangsa — Attraction in Busan

Samgwangsa (삼광사) at 77 Choeupcheon-ro 43beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan is a serene and powerful temple sitting above the city. You can either climb the 108 traditional steps—a meaningful pilgrimage in itself—or save your legs and take the shuttle bus up. Both ways begin your visit full of anticipation.

At the top, the temple opens into a beautiful, active complex with richly decorated pavilions, vibrant lanterns, and peaceful courtyards. Monks and worshippers add life and authenticity to the space, and there are always interesting sights—statues, colorful murals, and quiet corners ideal for meditation or simply soaking in the calm.

Whether you're spiritually inclined or just craving a breathtaking view, Samgwangsa is well worth your time. The contrast between the lively temple activities and the calming mountain air makes it a standout...

This is the most magnificent temple I've ever visited. The buildings are absolutely breathtaking, and the atmosphere is serene. If you appreciate architecture, temples, or beautiful things, then this is a must visit for you. I was truly blown away.

If you time your visit, then you can also experience the temple grounds filled with lanters. From what i understand, that's reserved for special events like Buddas birthday.

Lanters or not, Samgwangsa is impressive. There are seats around the grounds for you to sit and relax, a perfect place to pause and reflect. There are toilets, a vending machine, a simple cafe, and a small gift shop on site. There is also a hiking trail and lookout located behind the...

We went to the Samgwangsa temple to see the lantern festival for Buddha's birthday. We arrived at the temple around 5.30 pm and the lantern time started at 7 pm so we had to walk around for a while to wait. The staff told us to go get some free soy milk and cake that they were given out at that moment so we went to get some for snack. I also attempted making the paper lotus flower to kill time. We also walked around to see the decorations before they lit up. We visited on Children's day, public holiday, so the temple was absolutely crazy busy 🤣 still worth it for the...