A quiet morning walk at Seonamsa Temple in South Korea

I recently visited Seonamsa Temple in Suncheon, South Korea.

Seonamsa is a historic Buddhist temple located on Jogyesan Mountain and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea.”

Early in the morning the temple was incredibly quiet. The only sounds were flowing water from the valley stream, birds in the forest, and the wind moving through the trees.

One of the most beautiful places there is Seungseon Bridge, an elegant stone arch bridge crossing the clear mountain stream. Standing there, the whole place felt calm and timeless.

If you're curious about the atmosphere, I filmed a slow walk through the temple with only natural sounds.

I filmed a slow walk through the temple with only natural sounds so people could experience the peaceful atmosphere there.