Sinheungsa | |
Korean name | |
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Hangul | 신흥사 |
Hanja | 新興寺 |
Revised Romanization | Sinheungsa |
McCune–Reischauer | Sinhŭngsa |
Sinheungsa (Korean: 신흥사), sometimes spelled Shinheungsa, is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is situated on the slopes of Seoraksan in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, South Korea.
Sinheungsa is located in Seoraksan National Park, and many tourists hiking Seoraksan up to Ulsanbawi (peak) pass by the temple on the way. Other temples with the name Sinheungsa are located in Seoul, Samcheok and Icheon.