ancient ruins
Gameunsa Temple Site
The ruins of a 7th-century Silla temple with two 13 m triple-storey stone pagodas still standing, built by King Sinmun near the coast where his father's underwater tomb lies offshore.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea · Asia
Gampo works well as a base: 25 minutes from Ocheon, 7km from Gameunsa Temple Site.
Gampo is a town located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gampo sits in South Korea, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Seoul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gampo to your route.
Kamŭnsa (Korean: 감은사; Hanja: 感恩寺; RR: Gameunsa) was a Silla-era Buddhist temple in what is now Gyeongju, South Korea. A site believed to be its former location was designated Historic Site of South Korea No. 31 on January 21, 1963. Two pagodas at that site were made National Treasures of South Korea No. 112 onRead more
December 20, 1962.
Its construction was initiated under King Munmu (r. 661–681). It was completed in 682, during the reign of Munmu's son King Sinmun. It is unknown when the temple fell into disuse and disrepair.
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Gampo is located in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, Asia. The coordinates are 35.8054 latitude, 129.5011 longitude.
Gampo has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in South Korea.
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ancient ruins
The ruins of a 7th-century Silla temple with two 13 m triple-storey stone pagodas still standing, built by King Sinmun near the coast where his father's underwater tomb lies offshore.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
A stunning eighth-century Buddhist hermitage grotto housing a monumental seated Buddha overlooking the East Sea.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
A UNESCO masterpiece of ancient Korean Buddhist art and architecture, featuring exquisite stone bridges, pagodas, and golden Buddha statues.
15 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
A vast royal burial ground containing massive grass-covered tomb mounds of Silla Dynasty kings and queens.
26 km · about 30 min drive
ancient ruins
The ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom with royal tombs, Buddhist temples, and the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A headland on the Ulsan coast that sees the first sunrise on the Korean mainland, marked by a white lighthouse and an oversized postbox. Crowds gather here at New Year.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
One of Korea's three jewel temples, founded in 646, whose main hall has no Buddha statue because relics of the Buddha are enshrined in the stupa behind it. A long pine-lined approach leads in from the road.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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