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Sunrise at Donghak-sa

Beat the crowds and catch the first light at this valley temple.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 03:58

    Donghak-sa Temple

    Take Bus #107 to the temple. Arrive early to secure a good viewing spot in the valley before the sun breaks over the ridge.

  2. 05:58

    Donghak-sa Temple

    Watch the sunrise. The valley opens up to the WNW, framing the light as it hits the temple grounds and the dramatic waterfall area.

  3. 06:43

    Donghak-sa Temple

    Head to the nearby restaurants or hotels in the valley for breakfast. The tourist information booth is also open here if you need to check transport routes back.

Local tip

The temple is technically in Gongju but linked by Daejeon bus routes. Check the route for Bus #107 to ensure you catch the right connection.

Check before you go

  • Bus #107 is the only transport mentioned; verify the schedule.
  • The temple entrance fee is ₩2000.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Daejeon (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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