Birthplace of Baekje Buddhism (백제불교최초도래지)
Korea · 203, Baekjemunhwa-ro, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Address
203, Baekjemunhwa-ro, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
203, Baekjemunhwa-ro, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Overview
Unlike Goguryeo and Silla, Baekje's origin of Buddhism and how it spread had remained a mystery other than the story of how Indian monk Mirananta came to Yeonggwang and founded Bulgapsa Temple. In 1998, records were found stating that Monk Mirananta first set foot in Jwaudu Village in Beopseong-myeon, Yeonggwang in AD 384 after passing through Dongjin in China. Subsequently, the site has turned into an attraction in honor of the monk and the spread of Buddhism.
Location
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Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-61-350-4674
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
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-350-4674
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-61-350-4674
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