Introduction:
Guryongsa Temple (구룡사) is located 6km from Birobong Peak on Chiaksan Mountain, in the direction of Hakkok-ri. Monk Ui Sang (625~702) of the Silla Kingdom (BC 57~AD 935) built and named the temple Guryongsa in 668 (during the reign of King Moon Mu: reign 6

 
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Information Introduction Guryongsa Temple (구룡사) is located 6km from Birobong Peak on Chiaksan Mountain, in the direction of Hakkok-ri
Monk Ui Sang (625~702) of the Silla Kingdom (BC 57~AD 935) built and named the temple Guryongsa in 668 (during the reign of King Moon Mu: reign 661 ~ 681)
However, it is now known that the temple was built after King Sukjong, the 19th King of Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910), who reigned from 1674 to 1720, because of the architectural style of the Daewoongjeon Shrine
There is a legend that the Guryongsa Temple site was originally a lake where nine dragons lived
The name Guryong comes from the story that the lake was filled up to build the temple on it
There are many shrines such as Daewoongjeon, Bogwangnu, Samseonggak, Simgeomdang and Seolseondang
Daewoongjeon has maintained its original shape though it was repaired many times
Daewoongjeon is a wooden building with the basic Dapojip style in the Joseon Era
The shape of the building is a Chinese character (八), with three rooms in the front and two rooms on the side and built without any nails
It is designated as Tangible Cultural Property No
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We can see the characteristics of the Buddhist statues in the Joseon Period though the Samjonmokbul inside Daewoongjeon
With the Seokgamuni figure in the center and two Bosal statues on each side harmonize the structure of the building, and there are many other Buddhist artifacts in the temple such as Bogwangru and others
Administration Guryongsa Temple

Telephone: +82-33-732-4800,+82-33-731-0503

Current:
Status [Guryongsa Temple] Gangwon-do’s Tangible Cultural Property No
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[Guryongsa Temple Bogwangnu Pavilion] Gangwon-do’s Tangible Cultural Property No
145 (Designated on January 17, 2004)[Buddhist Painting (Amitabha Buddha) of Guryongsa Temple] Gangwon-do’s Cultural Property No
160 (Designated on March 7, 2014)[Guryongsa Temple Safe] Gangwon-do’s Cultural Property No
161 (Designated on March 7, 2014) Closed N/A (Open all year round) Hiking Course * Guryongsa (구룡사) - Seryeom falls (세렴폭포) - Birobong (비로봉) - Guryongsa (10
9Km, 06:00) * Guryongsa - Seryeom falls - Birobong - Godeunchi (곧은치) - BuGok-ri (부곡리) (15
8Km, 8:00) * Hwanggol (황골) - Ipseoksa (입석사) - Birobong - Seryeom falls - Guryongsa (10
7Km, 5:00) * Hanggudong (행구동) - Gukhyangsa (국향사) - Hyangnobong (향로봉) - Seryeom falls - Guryongsa (14
2Km, 7:00) * Geumdae-ri (금대리) - Yeongwonsa (영원사) - Namdaebong (남대봉) - Birobong - Seryeom falls - Guryongsa (22
6Km, 12:00) * Seongnam-ri (성남리) - Sangwonsa (상원사) - Namdaebong (남대봉) - Birobong - Seryeom falls - Guryongsa (23
8Km, 13:00) Activity Information [Guryongsa Templestay] Retreat Program / Experiential Program- Geumgang Forest Experience Templestay Program * Inquiry: +82-2-3672-5945 * Subject to change
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Operating:
Hours From Sunrise to Sunset Admission Fees Adults 2,000 won / Youth 700 won / Children 400 won Interpretation Services Offered English, Japanese

 
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