The Most Famous 1,000-year-old Temple In Korea

Pohyon Temple was built in the 11th century, is the place to keep two national treasures of Korea.
The most famous 1,000-year-old temple in Korea
Pohyon Temple (Pho Hien) in Hyangsan district (North Pyongan province) is the largest Buddhist center in Korea. In front of the main hall is the 13-storey Sokka stupa. This is North Korea's national treasure, bearing number 114.
The pagoda was built in the early 11th century

. It was destroyed by war and undergone many restoration. Today, Pohyon Pagoda is recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage.
Kwanum Palace, made in 1449, is the 57th national treasure of Korea
The first design of the temple was completely wooden, after many restoration, the current structure is mainly concrete and reinforced.


The Most Famous 1,000-year-old Temple In Korea


In the past, the temple used to keep many Buddhist scriptures and rare Korean artifacts, but the war destroyed most of these antiques.
In 1951, the temple was bombed, half of the 24 buildings were damaged. Through many renovations, Pohyon Pagoda still retains the original architecture.
Currently, the temple still has many ancient architectural details with meticulously carved patterns on the wooden background.
In the temple there are many large wooden statues with vibrant colors. In the picture is the image of two of the four Ma family four generals. The work is made of wood with a height of nearly 3 m and is intricately carved

From the structure to the Buddhas worshiped in the pagoda, all have bold oriental culture.


The Most Famous 1,000-year-old Temple In Korea

In the middle of the pagoda, the statue of Buddha is worshiped, the two sides are Van Thu and Pho Hien Bodhisattva statues.
There are about 20 monks practicing at the temple. The road to the campus all year round is shaded by perennial pine.
Tourists come here not only to hear about the history and admire the oldest temple in Korea, but also be immersed in the pure, quiet nature typical of the Myohyang mountains.
According to Ngo Tran Hai An / Vnexpress
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