Course Overview
The Yeongju Buseoksa Snow Drive offers Korea's most beautiful temple winter scenery. Buseoksa (UNESCO World Heritage) sits mid-slope on Sobaeksan, creating a spectacular scene where Muryangsujeon Hall floats above the sea of clouds on winter mornings.
Starting from Yeongju-eup along Sobaeksan's foothills, reach Buseoksa where the winter view from Anyangnru Pavilion looking down from Muryangsujeon represents the pinnacle of Korean temple aesthetics, a pilgrimage site for winter photographers.
Section Highlights
Section 1: Yeongju-eup to Bonghyeon-myeon (approx. 8 km)
Leave the city heading toward Sobaeksan through apple orchards.
Section 2: Bonghyeon-myeon to Buseok-myeon (approx. 7 km)
Pass through mountain villages as elevation increases with snow-covered rural scenery.
Section 3: Buseok-myeon to Buseoksa (approx. 7 km)
Final climb to the temple where Muryangsujeon and sea of clouds await.
Driving Tips
- Buseoksa admission: adult KRW 2,000
- Sea of clouds best from dawn to 10 AM (cold and humid conditions)
- Yeongju Hanwoo galbi is famous
- Watch for ice on Buseoksa access road; drive slowly for early morning visits