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on Busan, South Korea. we're happy to share our experiences with Beomeosa
temple through this travel video guide. In this video we'll share with you how
to get to Beomeosa temple, things to see and do Beomeosa temple and tips for
visiting Beomeosa temple in Busan. Beomeosa temple located at the eastern foot
of Geumjeongsan, a mountain in Busan, is one of the three major temples in the
Yeongnam region. There are a few different ways to get to Busan Beomeosa
temple. You can take the public bus numbers 37, 47, 48, 49 - 1, 50, 50 - 1, 80 - 1
147, 148, 247, or 301 and get off at their last stop near Samsin bus stop. At
Samsin bus stop transfer to bus number 90 to Beomeosa temple. If you don't
read or speak Korean it could be difficult to take the bus. Another way to
Beomeosa temple is the Busan subway train. We took the Busan subway line 1
also called the red line going towards Nopo to Beomeosa Temple station. Exit the
subway metro train at the Beomeosa Temple station. Look for the Beomeosa exit signs
take exit number 5 from exit 5 you can take a taxi to
Beomeosa temple or do as we did and take a bus. The public bus stop for route
90 is 200 meters away from this exit. From exit five find and walk up Cheongnyongyejeon-ro
Cheongnyongyejeon-ro Street which is a small
Street between exit 5 and exit 7 of the subway. This is the street behind
exit five. There is a road sign at the entrance at the street for Beomeosa temple
and bus 90 in English and Korean. Walk up this street about 200 meters until you
see this 삼신 Samsin Bus Stop (11-011)
At Samsin bus stop take bus number 90 to Beomeosa temple 범어사. Buses arrive every
15 minutes during the day. By the way public buses only take exact change in
cash or you can use a cash bee card to pay for your bus fare. Bus 90 takes you
up winding roads up to the mountain. Exit at the Beomeosa temple bus stop to the
entrance of the temple and walk up the hill along a cobblestone path. Here's a
tip if you're going in the morning between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:40
a.m. you can also catch the free Beomeosa temple shuttle bus at Beomeosa station
this shuttle stop is behind exit 1 of Beomeosa station. This free bus is run
by the Beomeosa temple and runs from 7 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. at this bus stop
you'll see people lined up. The last bus for this stop is at 9:40 a.m. to go up
to the temple. The nice thing about the Beomeosa temple shuttle is that it takes you
all the way up to the parking lot near the main complex entrance avoiding the
long walk uphill from the main entrance. Please be aware that the free Beomeosa
temple shuttle does not go back down until all the activities are complete at
the temple which is around 12:30. If you want to leave earlier or miss the bus
then walk down the pathway to the main entrance and walk to bus 90 bus stop
please check the schedule posted on the free shuttle bus. Once we arrived at Beomeosa
temple, we walked up the stone-lined path to the main entrance. As we walked along
the path, we noticed a forest with a creek running down it and many stele which are
stone monuments leading to the first gate called Illjumun translated the
one pillar gate. The architecture here is an example of the Joseon dynasty
era. We continued up the stairs on the pathway through more gates. The statues
in the side of the gates are there to ward off evil spirits
We walk through three beautifully decorated gates before we arrived at the
main courtyard. Once we arrived at the last gate before the courtyard we turned
around to see the breathtaking sight of the surrounding forest. It felt even like
the cicadas in the forest were singing about the beauty of this area. Once we
arrived in the main courtyard we saw Daeungjeon the main temple hall and other
hermitages. Hermitages are smaller areas or rooms for worship and
meditation. We arrived at 10 a.m. when prayers were still going on. we were
immediately drawn in by the melodious tapping of the wooden cymbals and
chanting of the monks. Beomeosa temple is and has been an active buddhist temple
with many worshipers since its construction in the year 678
please be respectful when visiting. All are welcome but make sure to take off
your shoes when entering buildings and please remain silent when inside unless
chanting mantras
small groups can arrange for tour at the visitor center located in the courtyard
area. You can visit the Beomeosa temple and grounds which includes a three story
pagoda, pavilion, 11 hermitages, and museum all for free. Make sure to go to the Chungryunam
Chungryunam or the Blue Lotus Hermitage to the right of the main building to find a
collection of large Buddhist statues
also look for the rock peak behind Wonhyoam Hermitage. Also look for the two
rocks in the shape of a chicken in front of Gyemyeongam Hermitage. Beomeosa Temple
also operates a temple stay program for visitors who want to know more about
Buddhism. Contact the temple directly for more details. Take the time to enjoy the
peaceful and beautiful surroundings and grounds of this temple. If you're here in
May you will be treated with the lavender blooms of the wisteria woods. By
the way the Beomeosa Temple serves a vegetarian lunch and tea around noon
please check at the visitor center. On our way out of the temple we found the
by Beomeosa museum near the parking lot it's open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and
closed from 12 p.m. to 2 . Please take off your shoes before entering and wear the
slippers provided. Pictures are not permitted inside. Inside you'll find
portrait paintings of great monks, buddhist themed woodblock paintings,
metal and wooden art, and a collection of treasure books of Buddhist writing
you'll see many people hiking and picnicking along the creek which runs
down the mountain which is very popular in the summer months. Happy Travels! Go to
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