Introduction:
Yongjusa Temple is 5-minutes walk away from Yungneung (the joint tomb of King Jangjo and Queen Heongyeong) and Geolleung (the joint tomb of King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, and Queen Hyoui). The temple was built by King Jeongjo to prote

 
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Information Introduction Yongjusa Temple is 5-minutes walk away from Yungneung (the joint tomb of King Jangjo and Queen Heongyeong) and Geolleung (the joint tomb of King Jeongjo, the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, and Queen Hyoui)
The temple was built by King Jeongjo to protect Hyeollyungwon (현륭원), the tomb of his father, Crown Prince Sado
This site was originally the location of Garyangsa Temple, which was constructed in AD854, the 16th year of King Munseong of the Silla Kingdom
The temple was very famous as it was surrounded by beautiful mountains and crystal clear waters
However, the temple was destroyed by fire during the Byungjahoran (the second Manchu invasion of Korea)
During the Joseon Dynasty, King Jeongjo moved the tomb of his father, Crown Prince Sado (or posthumously designated King Jangjo), to this spot, and built Yongjusa Temple here to pray for the repose of his father’s soul
It is said that one night before the temple was completed, King Jeongjo dreamed of a dragon ascending to the sky holding a magic ball in its mouth
He therefore named the temple “Yongjusa”, which means the temple of a dragon with a magic ball in Korean
The courtyard of the temple contains Beomjong (the Sacred Bell of Yongjusa Temple, National Treasure No
120), a stupa (stone pagoda), Daeungbojeon (the main hall) and Cheonboru Pavilion
Visitors to Yongjusa Temple can also find the “Bumoeunjunggyeong (부모은중경)” books, which were written by King Jeongjo on the subject of filial affection and respect for one’s parents
These days Yongjusa temple and the Yungneung and Geolleung tombs are highly valued for their cultural heritage


Telephone: Temple Office +82-31-234-0040, Temple Stay +82-31-235-6886 (Korean) Closed N/A (Open all year round) Activity Information Temple stay

Operating:
Hours 08:00-19:00 Parking Facilities 400 parking spaces Admission Fees Adults 1,500 won / group 1,300 won Youth 1,000 won / group 800 won Children 700 won / group 500 won Available Facilities Filial Piety Museum Pets Not admitted

 
Yongjusa Temple Reviews:
jianK:    Excellent One day in Korea;Korean folk
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zhangOU:    Very beautiful;Romantic place
KTL:    Peaceful;Awesome
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ouI:    A Museum in the nature;Did not go in - gardens were so lo...
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ouI:    Best Cafe Street
KTL:    light walking with fresh air