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Quiet Korea · Temples

Hermitages and small mountain temples

Small temples and hermitages in Korea where you can sit on a step, listen to the wind chimes, and stay as long as you like.

Gurye, Jirisan · Temples

Snow at Gucheungam

A small hermitage above Hwaeomsa, held up by quince trees, where I watched the snow fall with a dog for company.

Okcheon, Sikjangsan · Temples

Dawn at Gujeolsa

A small mountain temple on the edge of Daejeon, with two tiny shrines clinging to a cliff face like Cuenca's hanging houses.