Introduction:
Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located to the north of COEX building, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple at the east of King Seong

 
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Information Introduction Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located to the north of COEX building, and was constructed in the 10th year of Silla King Weongseong’s reign (794)
In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple at the east of King Seongjong’s royal mausoleum and renamed the temple as Bongeunsa
Originally located near the royal maulsoleum (1km southwest), the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign
3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee, are stored here
The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa, is held every September 9th of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites)


Telephone: +82-2-3218-4800, +82-2-3218-4826 Closed N/A (Open all year round) Activity Information [Temple Stay] - Tea Ceremony Experience, Temple Tour, 108 Bows, Buddhist Aervice, Buddhist Meal, Interacting with monks and etc
* More information is available via homepage or phone-inquiry
Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Parking Fees Free for the first 30 minutes 3,000 won for every one additional hour after Interpretation Services Offered English, Japanese Pets Not permitted

 
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