Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
For a long time, this site was known only as Suhang-ri Jeolteo (temple site). In 1983, roof-end tiles with inscriptions such as "Taebaekgoksudasa (太伯谷水多事)" were excavated, revealing that this is the site of Sudasa Temple (水多寺址) recorded in the Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms). According to literature, the temple appears in records until the 2nd year of King Danjong of Joseon (1432), when the Sejong Sillok Jiriji (Geographical Appendix to the Annals of King Sejong) was completed, but is absent from the Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam (Survey of the Geography of Korea). This suggests the temple existed until around the 15th century.
As for remains, there is one stone pagoda whose parts are partially damaged, making it impossible to ascertain its original form, and the cornerstones of building sites remain. According to a study of Joseon treasures, this site once had a three-story stone pagoda, two standing stone Buddhas, one seated stone Buddha, one flagpole support, and stone materials from the pagoda, but these were lost during the Korean War. The one remaining stone pagoda was toppled during the war, and the village collected the materials and partially restored it. It shows the same construction technique as the three-story stone pagoda at Gangneung Sinboksa Temple site.
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
강원특별자치도 평창군 진부면 수항절터길 147 수항리 143
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Attraction · Gangwon-do
