Myŏnggan-dong, North Korea
Kaesimsa
Kaesim-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the Chilbosan Mountains, North Hamgyong Province, North Korea. Founded in 826 under the Palhae kingdom and restored in 1377 by the Koryo dynasty, the temple long served as a religious retreat. The temple serves as a repository for many important buddhist sculptures, paintings, and scriptures.
- City
- Myŏnggan-dong
- Country
- North Korea
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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