Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)
120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사) is a attraction in 120, Bongwonsa-gil,. Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사)
Located on the outskirts of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa Temple, as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand-year-old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Queen Jinseong’s reign), Monk Doseon founded it at the ground of Yeonhui Palace (now Yonsei Univ.) and named it Banyasa temple. It was destroyed during the Imjin War in 1592, and later in 1748 (the 24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam. “Yeongsanjae,” one of the Buddhist rituals and also a National Intangible Cultural Property, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea. It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009. During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing. Also, during summertime, Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival takes place, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism.
- Type
- Attraction
- Address
- 120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- Postal code
- 03721
- Phone
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-392-3007
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- Fees
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- Parking
- Available
- Updated
- 2023-03-13
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사) FAQ
Where is Bongwonsa Temple (봉원사) located?
120, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
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