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Beomeosa Culture Experience Trail

How to get to thousand years old Beomeosa Temple

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Beomeosa Temple located in Geumjeong-gu, Busan. It is one of the three most famous temples in the Yeongnam Region alongside Haeinsa Temple and Tongdosa Temple. It was built by Buddhist monk Uisang in 678 (18th year of King Munmu’s reign of Silla Dynasty). With the legend of a five-colored fish coated in a golden hue descended from heaven on a five-colored cloud and played at the Geumsaem Spring by the foot of Geumjeongsan Mountain, hence the temple was named “Beomeosa” to refer to the “fish from heaven.”

Currently, Beomeosa Temple gains a lot of visitors as its popularity and beautiful scenery that changes for the four seasons. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Culture Experience Trail that guides visitors to the Beomeosa Temple with over one thousand years of history.
Beomoesa Trail is the track that people used to take to get to Beomeosa Temple. A few years ago, the road was reconstructed into a smoother path, allowing many locals enjoy hiking here.

This trail is divided into four sections: the Space of Emptying, the Space of Meditation, Assimilation with Nature, and Peace of Mind.
The Space of Emptying consists of a flat red clay track with 108 steps. At here, tourists can escape from the loudness of the city and enjoy the comforting sound of nature. Unlike the city were full of concrete buildings. Moreover, the air here is breathtaking and the sound of birds chirping around relaxes the mind.

The Space of Meditation is located in a beautiful valley and cypress forest. Here, the sound of the mountain stream and birds able to relieve the stress of people with fatigue brought by daily life in the city. During the summer, travelers visit the valley to refresh their bodies and mind.
The mountain itself is an attractive sight to watch. Everywhere is a beautiful spot for picture taking.

The Assimilation with Nature space composed of the forest, a place to rest, and a space for building health. Here, people are exercising and enjoy the green scenery at the same time.

You can find guidance maps in various locations of Beomeosa Trail. These maps show where you are and how much more you need to go. Thus, travelers do not need to worry about getting lost and just concentrate on the beautiful scenery.

Once you reach the last section - the Peace of Mind space, you will see the spectacular scenery of Beomeosa Temple. The chime hanging on the eaves of the temple waver in the wind, and its sound consoles people with its clear and silvery tone. Thus, this temple able to soothes the mind.

Relax and escape the hot summer with family or friends at Beomeosa Trail! It will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.