I went to Gakwonsa Temple (각원사) in Cheonan last summer, but the “big Buddha” is more impressive in the winter. Also, the temple is way less crowded.

How to get there: Take bus 24 from the opposite side of Shinsegae, to the end of its route. Make sure you follow the bus to the last stop, or you’ll end up walking further. The bus will make a U-turn at a narrow road before heading for the last stop.