Gyeongbuk & Daegu Drive

Yecheon Yongmunsa to Geumdangsil Village Drive

Drive from Yongmunsa Temple, home to the National Treasure rotating sutra cabinet, to the traditional hanok village of Geumdangsil.

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Course Overview

This approximately 18 km drive connects Yongmunsa Temple, which houses the National Treasure Yunjangdae (rotating sutra cabinet), to Geumdangsil, a traditional hanok village.

Section Highlights

Section 1: Yongmunsa Temple (approx. 8 km)

View the Yunjangdae, Korea's only rotating sutra storage cabinet, a National Treasure.

Section 2: Geumdangsil Village (approx. 10 km)

Traditional village with preserved Joseon-era noble houses.

Driving Tips

  • Yunjangdae is Korea's only rotating sutra cabinet
  • Vehicle access into Geumdangsil village is possible
  • Can be combined with Samgang Jumak for a half-day trip

Course Info

Distance

8.2 km

Duration

40 min

Difficulty

Easy

Region

Gyeongbuk Yecheon

Best Season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May)🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Nearby Attractions2 attractions

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Yongmunsa TempleViewpoint

Ancient temple home to the National Treasure Yunjangdae rotating sutra cabinet

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Geumdangsil VillageViewpoint

Traditional village preserving Joseon-era noble houses

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