Seokbulsa

About

A hidden gem carved into a mountainside, offering stone Buddha reliefs and epic views after a hike.

Why go

• SO worth the extra effort to get to
• One of my favorite places in Busan
• Quiet, peaceful and way less crowded than Busan's bigger temples

Must try

• Towering stone Buddha reliefs
• Epic views over Busan on a clear day
• Panoramic sculpted Buddha on granite stone
• Huge Buddhas and guardian figures etched into stone walls

Pro tips

• Take the metro to Myeongnyun station
• Take retro cable car up Geumjeong mountain
• Hike 45 min from South Gate of Geumjeongsan Fortress
• Road is very narrow
• Road is very hilly to get to the temple

Good to know

• Off the beaten path

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (464 reviews)

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