Beomeosa Temple
Being there
One of Korea's great temples, this large complex is located up in the mountains and feels further away from the city than the few kilometers that it really is. The buildings have been destroyed and rebuilt many times since they were founded back in 678, yet they are still atmospheric. The temple does get packed with worshippers, hikers and tourists on weekends. The road from the metro station to the temple is steep and winding, so it is probably best not to try to walk it.
The story
Beomeosa (Korean: 범어사; lit. 'Temple of the Nirvana Fish') is one of the head temples of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Cheongnyeongnopo-dong, Geumjeong District, Busan, South Korea. Built on the slopes of the mountain Geumjeongsan, it is one of the country's best known temples.