A quiet temple above the clouds in South Korea

Last weekend, I woke up before sunrise to visit a small mountain temple called Sujongsa Temple.

When I arrived, the entire valley below was covered in clouds. As the sun came up, the mountains slowly revealed themselves through the mist—it felt like standing above the world.

It wasn’t just the view though. The silence up there was something else. No crowds, no noise—just wind, birds, and stillness.

It’s not the easiest place to reach early in the morning, but if you ever visit Korea and enjoy quiet, scenic spots, this is definitely worth it.

(I recorded some of the experience while I was there—happy to share if anyone’s interested.)