Taste of South Korea

  Hello, spiritual wanderers, history lovers, and dramatic landscape seekers! It’s Bitna.  In our last romantic evening escape, we watched the purple skies light up with hundreds of synchronized drones and soaked in the view of the glowing Diamond Bridge at [ Gwangalli Beach ] . Today, we are taking a breathtaking journey to the absolute eastern edge of Busan to step into a world of Eastern mysticism, roaring waves, and grand religious artistry. While almost all traditional temples in South Korea are hidden deep within quiet, forested mountains, today’s destination shatters the rules completely. Welcome to the awe-inspiring Haedong Yonggungsa Temple (해동용궁사) ! First established in 1376 during the Goryeo Dynasty by the royal teacher known as Naong, this sacred complex sits directly on top of massive, jagged rocky cliffs over the open ocean. It is one of the most visually stunning and unique coastal sanctuaries in the entire world, where the peaceful sound of Buddhist chanting bl...