Haedong Younggungsa Temple & Fish Market

Recognize how the sea greatly influences local life by visiting several representative coastal attractions. Unlike the majority of Buddhist temples, Haedong Yonggungsa was constructed right on the shore in honor of the fact that the Great Goddess Buddha lives in the sea. The temple that stands today is an exact replica of the 14th-century original. The designers of the modern APEC House believe its seaside location provides a calm setting for the meetings and international summits that are held there. Natural light bathes the airy interior, adding to the soothing ambiance. The sea’s bounty will be evident as you browse the Jagalchi Fish Market, South Korea’s largest seafood market. Each morning, fresh fish and every other imaginable marine creature is delivered, iced and displayed in the seemingly endless shops and stalls. Other seafood is kept live in water tanks. Besides its incredible variety of seafood, the market is an excellent venue for people-watching.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit a seaside temple that is one of three sacred places related to the Goddess Buddha.
• See South Korea’s modern side at a seaside building used for international summits.
• Browse the stalls of Jagalchi Fish Market, observing the exotic marine creatures.