韩国旅游

Bongeunsa Temple (Seoul)

Address

531, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 531 (삼성동)

Type

Temples/ Religious Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 

• For more info: +82-2-3218-4800,

+82-2-3218-4826

Homepage

bongeunsa.org (Korean only)

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

Directions 

[Subway]

Bongeunsa Temple Station (Seoul Subway Line 9), Exit 1.

- Walk straight for 150 m