Chungju Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site (충주 미륵대원지)

Chungbuk · 52-2 Mireuk-ri, Suanbo-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Hours
Open 24 hr

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Address
52-2 Mireuk-ri, Suanbo-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

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Parking
Available

Overview

Mireukdaewon Stone Temple Site, a registered Historic Site, faces south in the basin of the Haneuljae Pass between Chungcheongbuk-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is said that Mauitaeja, the last prince of the Silla Kingdom, had a dream one night as he was traveling to Geumgangsan Mountain where the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva instructed him to erect a statue of Buddha. As a result, he built a temple to honor the goddess’ wish at the current site of Mireuk-ri. The temple name was discovered through excavation research between 1977 and 1978 by Cheongju University, while the temple grounds were more thoroughly investigated by a team of researchers from Ewha Woman's University in 1980.

Location

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How to Get There

Info: +82-43-850-6724

Best Time to Visit

South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.