Introduction:
Sangwonsa Temple is located 8km north of Woljeongsa Temple. Stories are told that Sangwonsa Temple was built by Buddhist monk Ja Jang (590~658) in 643, in the 12th year of Silla Queen Seon-Deok, and others say that it was built by Bocheon and Hyo-myeong,

 
Information:
Information Introduction Sangwonsa Temple is located 8km north of Woljeongsa Temple
Stories are told that Sangwonsa Temple was built by Buddhist monk Ja Jang (590~658) in 643, in the 12th year of Silla Queen Seon-Deok, and others say that it was built by Bocheon and Hyo-myeong, the sons of King Sin-Mun (reign 681~692), the 31st king of the Silla Kingdom
It was rebuilt in 705 during the 4th year of King Seong-Deok's reign (702∼737)
However, in 1946 it was burnt down in a fire, but later restored once again in 1947
Only a Bell Pavillon remained during this period until the building was rebuilt after Korea’s Independence Day
The oldest relic left today is Dongjong (National Treasure No
36), Munsu Child Figure, and the Jungchang, the promotion of virtue in rebuilding Sangwonsa Temple, written by the 7th king of the Joseon Dynasty King Sejo (reign 1455∼1468)
At the entrance is a site called Gwandaegeori, named after the story about how King Se-Jo would hang his royal garments here when he took baths
Also, there is the Munsu Child Figure where the story of King Sejo and monk Munsu comes from
As National Treasure No
221, the official name is Sangwonsa Munsu Wooden Seated Child Figure
At Sangwonsa Temple, there are other pieces other than the Munsu Child figure
The 91cm diameter Sangwonsa Dongjong was established in 725, in the 24th year of Silla King Seong-Deok
It is famous for its beautiful bell sound and the delicately carved Juakbicheon figure but nowadays it sits silent in order to preserve the bell
Sangwonsa Temple is located at Jungdaeam on the way to Jeokmyeolbogung in the Mt
Odaesan Birobong Peak direction
At the 2km southwest point is a hermitage where Utongsu Stream, the origin of the Hangang river, flows
Jeokmyeolbogung is a reliquary which possesses the bonesetting relics of Buddha, which was brought by monk Ja Jang from Tang (China)


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Operating:
Hours Admission: Two hours before sunrise to before sunset Admission Fees [Admission fee for Woljeongsa Temple Cultural Asset] Adults: Individuals 3,000 won / Groups 2,500 won Youths & Students: Individuals 1,500 won / Groups 1,000 won Children: Individuals 500 won / Groups 400 won ※ Groups: 30 people and more Parking Fees Compact car 2,000 won Middle-sized car 4,000 won / 5,000 won (Peak season) Large-sized car (bus) 6,000 won / 7,500 won (Peak season) ※ Peak season: April, May, July, August, October, and November Interpretation Services Offered Available Language: English

 
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