The Yeongnangsa Temple is a serene traditional temple nestled in the arms of Mt. Yeongpasan, located in Jingwan-ri, Godae-myeon, Dangjin-si. Since the temple is located on a flat area, it is easy to visit while, as it is surrounded by low mountains, it offers a great trail for a stroll. In addition, the Samseonsan Arboretum is located right behind the temple. It isn’t known exactly when the Yeongnangsa Temple was established however, the most plausible theory of its origin is that the temple is related to Princess Yeongnang, the daughter of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty. It is said that Princess Yeongnang, who wanted to build a temple in the east, came to Dangjinpo, inspected the temple site, and built a temple named after her at this spot: The current site of the Yeongnangsa Temple.

The cultural heritage of the temple includes: The Daeungjeon Hall, the Chungcheongnam-do Tangible Cultural Heritage and the Dong-jong (temple bell). Daeungjeon was built in a unique style that added Jushimpo pillar decoration over Dapojip beam decoration. The Dongjong inside the Daeungjeon Hall is a small bell (height 77.1cm) made in 1759 (the 35th year of King Yeongjo’s reign). Furthermore, the base and part of the top of the blue pagoda, which was popular during the Goryeo Dynasty, were discovered, highlighting the temple’s historical significance. Also, the Yeongnangsa Temple is the only existing temple among those in Dangjin prefecture to have been recorded in the Shin Jeung Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam (Newly edited geography book of Korea, 1530), which was written based on the Paldo Jiriji (The geography book of 8 provinces in the Joseon period) produced during the reign of King Sejong.

The Yeongnangsa Temple is also renowned for its temple stays. These offer a variety of programs (relaxation, meditation, Buddhist meditation, traditional cultural experience, tea ceremony, etc.) where participants can heal themselves and have time to contemplate and practice ways to create a happy world together.