Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Haeinsa Temple, South Korea - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Haeinsa Temple, South Korea

Weather: Mix of clouds and sun, 61/80F.

Route: From Buyeo 211 km SE on Gyeongbu Expressway.

Significance: Haeinsa Temple is most famous for its library of Buddhist woodblocks from the 13th century, one of the largest collection of such scripture in the world. 

Website:  UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Haeinsa Temple (from whc.unesco.org)


A monk replaces a wood block (from whc.unesco.org)


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