8 famous places of Yangsan

Tongdosa (Temple) located in YeongChuksan (Mt.). is a thousand year old temple founded by Jajang (monk) in 15th year of Queen Seondeok (Year 646) of Silla Dynasty and it is the head temple of Gyeyul and is one of the three famous temples in Korea. It's character is that there is only a Buddhist alter without an image of Buddha and it enshrines a relic of the Buddha at the main temple and Geumgang Commandments Altar (National Treasure No 290).
This temple has the most number of tangible Buddhist cultural artifacts (43 types) among Korean temples and 19 small temples are located within the thick forests of YeongChuksan (Mt.). near the temple. It is famous for its tracking courses since many hikers visit YeongChuksan (Mt.). which enfolds Tongdosa (Temple) as if embracing and in harmony with cliffs of fantastic rocks and stones.