Place to visit
Sudeoksa, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Sudeoksa is a Buddhist temple (수덕사) in South Korea (충청남도). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Buddhist temple · Temples
- Local name
- 수덕사
- Where
- South Korea · 수덕사안길 79, 32409, 예산군, 충청남도
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- ICN Seoul, 91 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.66181, 126.62151
What it is and where
Sudeoksa is a Buddhist temple (수덕사) in South Korea (충청남도). It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 36.66181, 126.62151; the nearest main airport is Incheon International Airport (ICN, Seoul), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in South Korea. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sudeoksa is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:45
- FebPossible10:39
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:57
- JunPossible14:30
- JulBetter not14:16
- AugPossible13:24
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovBest time10:00
- DecPossible9:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Korea
To enter South Korea there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Korea checklist. Currency: South Korean won (KRW); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 60 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 119 ambulance and fire · 1330 tourist information, in Spanish.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Yongbong-sanMountain in South Korea3.2 km
- HaemieupseongHistory8.6 km
- MunsusaTemple in Seosan-si, Chungcheongname-do, South Korea13 km
- Geumbuk JeongmaekHiking15 km
- Seosan Meteorological ObservatoryObservatory17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: Temples
- Bulguksa: Temple
- Haeinsa: Buddhist temple in Hapcheon County, South Korea
- Seoul Central Mosque: mosque in Seoul, South Korea
- Yoido Full Gospel Church: Pentecostal church
- Beomeosa: Temple
- Buseoksa: Buddhist temple in Yeongju, South Korea
Every South Korea place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sudeoksa?
It is a Buddhist temple (수덕사 in the local language) in South Korea. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sudeoksa?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.
How do you get to Sudeoksa?
The nearest main airport is Incheon International Airport (ICN), 91 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Korea is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Korea map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Yongbong-san, Haemieupseong, Munsusa. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Temples56 places for temples in South Korea, from Bulguksa to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and September to November. Each with its own season by altitud
- South KoreaBefore travelling to South Korea: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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