1 Moak-15-gil, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-gun, North Jeolla Province
Geumsansa Temple is known as being the place of confinement for
Gyeonhweon, founder of the Later Baekje Kingdom, who later surrendered
to Wang Geon, founder of the Goryeo Dynasty. Later, Wang Geon advocated
faith in Maitreya and spread it among the common people. The temple is
the primary sanctuary for devotees of Maitreya, and is home to Maitreya Hall
(National Treasure), Korea's tallest wooden structure. In the spring, the path
to this temple is lined with cherry blossoms. A number of local festivals are
held here each year, including the Moak Festival, Sunset Festival, and Temple
Anniversary Festival.
