Cheorwon Dopiansa Temple (도피안사(철원))
Gangwon · 23, Dopidong-gil, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
Hours
Open 24 hr
Open 24 hr
Address
23, Dopidong-gil, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
23, Dopidong-gil, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
Parking
Available
Available
Overview
Dopiansa Temple was built by the Buddhist Monk Doseon in 865, the 5th year of the reign of King Gyeongmun of the Unified Silla Period. Legend has it that Monk Doseon founded this temple because a 91 centimeter-tall iron seated Vairocana Buddha statue had disappeared while being carried to Anyangsa Temple in Cheorwon and was mysteriously found seated at the current site. <br /><br />The temple was named Dopiansa to indicate that the iron-made Buddha statue had reached “pian,” meaning an eternal place to rest. In addition to the legendary iron seated Variocana Buddha statue (National Treasure) made by Monk Doseon, the temple houses a 4.1 meter-tall three-story stone pagoda (Treasure).
Location
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Info: • 1330 Travel Hotliine: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-455-2471
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Open 24 hr
Available
N/A (Open all year round)
• 1330 Travel Hotliine: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-455-2471
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