Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울)) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Seoul Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사 (서울))

Explanation

Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located north of COEX, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple and renamed it Bongeunsa Temple.

Originally located near the Royal Tomb of King Seongjong, the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. The temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa is held on the ninth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).

Inquiry

+82-2-3218-4800

Homepage

www.bongeunsa.org
www.templestay.com

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3218-4800

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

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Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Free

Location

531, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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