[2025 Seoul Attraction] Travel Guide for Bongeunsa Temple (Updated Apr)

#traveldiaries Founded in Year 794 during the Shilla Dynasty under the reign of King Wonseong, and continue to reigned across the Goryeo Dynasty. The current structure is rebuilt in Year 1498 under Queen Jeonghyeon during the Joseon Dynasty, who revived Buddhism for a certain time. In Year 1548 Monk Bou was appointed Head of Temple but was killed by the anti-Buddhism factions. Today, it is one of the most prominent temple in Seoul offering Templestay programme to visitors. Today, Bongeunsa became the subordinate of the Jogye Order, the biggest sect of Buddhism in Korea.

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#springsummer2024 Bongeunsa Temple is located among many department stores, like a peaceful place in the city. When you come here, it seems that everyone can temporarily get away from the hustle and bustle and focus on their own wishes and themselves. The color of the temple is constructed by the characteristics and colors of traditional Korean houses. You can also see piles of small stones in the temple. Be careful not to knock down other people's stone piles! After visiting Bongeunsa Temple, there happened to be Coex Mall nearby, so I took a break and went shopping. After replenishing my energy, I could continue walking in the afternoon! 📍Bongeunsa Temple Address: 531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul How to get there: Take Exit 1 of Bongeunsa Station (Seoul Subway Line 9) and walk for about 2 minutes Opening hours: 4:00-22:00 #Korea #SeoulSouth Korea #South Korea Attractions

#cherryblossom2024 Experience the best of Seoul in just two days! From historical landmarks to modern attractions, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and excitement 🇰🇷❤️ Day 1: 📍 Seoul War Memorial 💂♂️ ⏰ Morning ⏳ Duration: 2 hours 💰 Free Start your Seoul adventure by paying tribute to the city's rich history at the Seoul War Memorial. Explore the exhibits and learn about Korea's past, with a focus on the Korean War. 📍 Bongeunsa Temple ⏰ afternoon ⏳ Duration: 1 hour 💰 $3 USD Second, pay a visit to Bongeunsa Temple, a serene Buddhist temple in the heart of the bustling city. 📍 Gangnam Style Monument 🕺🎵 ⏰ Afternoon ⏳ Duration: 30 minutes 💰 Free Next, immerse yourself in K-pop culture at the Gangnam Style Monument. Strike a pose next to the iconic bronze statue of Psy, the artist behind the global hit "Gangnam Style." 📍 Starfield Library 📚✨ ⏰ Evening ⏳ Duration: 1 hour 💰 Free Head to the Starfield Library, a book lover's paradise. Lose yourself in the vast collection of books and enjoy the stunning architecture of this unique library. 📍 Myeongdong Street 🛍️ ⏰ Evening ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 💰 Free End your Seoul adventure with a visit to the vibrant Myeongdong Street. Indulge in a shopping spree, sample delicious street food, and delve into the buzzing nightlife. Day 2: 📍 Sungnyemun Gate ⏰ Morning ⏳ Duration: 30 minutes 💰 Free Marvel at the majestic Sungnyemun Gate, also known as Namdaemun Gate. This iconic landmark is a symbol of Seoul's rich heritage and is the last remaining gate of the city's original fortress walls. 📍 Cheonggyecheon ⏰ morning ⏳ Duration: 1-2 hours 💰 Free Escape the city's hustle and bustle as you explore Cheonggyecheon, a serene urban oasis. 📍 Gyeongbokgung Palace ⏰ Morning/Afternoon ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 💰 $3 USD No visit to Seoul is complete without exploring the grandeur of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Immerse yourself in Korea's royal history as you walk through the palace grounds. 📍 Jogyesa Temple 🏮 ⏰ Afternoon ⏳ Duration: 1 hour 💰 Free Embrace the spiritual side of Seoul at Jogyesa Temple, the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. 📍 Bukchon Hanok Village ⏰ afternoon ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 💰 Free Step back in time as you wander through the charming streets of Bukchon Hanok Village. Admire the traditional Korean hanok houses, explore small boutiques, and soak in the nostalgic atmosphere. 📍 N Seoul Tower 🗼 ⏰ Evening/Night ⏳ Duration: 1-2 hours 💰 $9 USD (for observatory admission) Conclude your Seoul adventure with a visit to the iconic N Seoul Tower. Take a scenic cable car ride up to the observation deck, where you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline. Note: Please check the official websites or local sources for the most up-to-date information on opening hours, entrance fees, and any restrictions before your visit. Enjoy your trip! ✨🌈✨ #mytravelhacks #historicallandmarks

#fallingseason The wooden statues of the Four Heavenly Kings used to be enshrined inside Cheonwangmun Gate in Bongeunsa Temple. Now, they are enshrined inside Jinyeomun Gate. The Four Heavenly Kings are known as the deities who reside on the mid-slope of Sumisan (Mt.), and guard the four directions and the Dharma. The Four Heavenly Kings are portrayed as armed warriors. They are Vaisravana, guardian of the North holding a lute, Dhrtarastra, guardian of the East holding a sword, Virupaksa, guardian of the West holding a banner, and Virudhaka, guardian of the South holding a naga. The statues in Bongeunsa share the same stylistic features as the other statues from the 18th century. Only, they are distinguished by the fact that they are made of wood and that they are smaller in size than others even though they are standing statues. Also, they show humorous and friendly looks instead of the frightening expressions like the Four Heavenly King statues. Recently, a written statement of vows and on the production of the statues, and other relics were retrieved from inside the statues. The written document says the state artists like Yeochan, Sinchal, Seonghyeon, Jeongil, Haeun, and Minhwi produced the statues in 1746.

#localescapes Buddhist monasteries during the mid-16th century, by which time Korean Buddhism had come to be dominated by two schools, one based on meditation and the other on texts. The temple was moved to its current location in the ninth month of 1562 as Jeongneung, the tomb of King Jungjong, was moved to the temple site east of today's Seolleung, where King Seongjong is buried with his Queen Consort Jeonghyeon. During the late Joseon period, the temple was also the seat of a Rectification Office (Gyujeongso), a government agency responsible for the supervision of the religious life of the Sangha, Buddhist priests. Bongeunsa played a leading role in the national effort to provide relief for the victims of the 1925 floods that hit nearly the entire Korean Pen-insula. Now situated in Gangnam, at the heart of Korea's most prosperous commercial district, the temple is the hub of various religious and charity activities in the local Buddhist community and leads the effort to spread Korean Buddhism and culture to international visitors.

If you are looking for a healing place in the heart of Seoul💚 How about a trip to Bongeunsa Temple? I always passed by Bongeunsa Station, but I didn't know it was so close🫣 A quiet space seen between the forest of buildings! There is a small cafe inside, and there is a walking path in the back, so it's great for spending time leisurely🍵 📍Bongeunsa Temple #SeoulTravel#Bongeunsa Temple

Bongeunsa Temple 봉은사 It is a very famous Buddhist temple in Seoul. It was built during the Silla Dynasty. It is over 1,200 years old. When you enter the temple, you will find a very quiet atmosphere. There are Koreans sitting and praying. After you have finished praying, there will be a shop selling amulets to enhance your luck in various aspects in front of the temple. How to get there: Bongeunsa Station Exit 1 or walk from Coex Mall. #KoreaReview #KoreaTravel #Seoul #TravelKorea #TravelOnYour Own

2023.6.26 #Seoul #Bongeunsa I came here to pray for SUGA's August encore ticket grab It was dark that day and I didn't bring an umbrella The result was that after writing the prayer stickers and sticking the candles, it started to rain heavily when we reached the top Buddhist temple 😂 After being sleepy for a while, I returned to the subway station in the drizzle and bought an umbrella. Luckily, the subway station is right next to it, and there is a convenience store inside where you can buy an umbrella. Don't underestimate cloudy days.

#seoul Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, just north of the Starfield Coex Mall. You can reach here by taking the metro to Bongeunsa Station (Line 9) via exit 1. Bongeunsa Temple was built in 794 AD and was one of the oldest Buddhist temples in South Korea with a history of over 1200 years. The highlight of the temple is the 23 meters stone statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha. The statue is one of the tallest in Korea which was erected in 1986 and completed in 1996 by Master Yeongam. In front is a vast square where people can pray. Every May during Buddha's Birthday on the 8 April lunar calendar, Bongeunsa holds the annual Lotus Lantern Festival with spectacular sight of colourful lanterns.

Formerly known as Gyeonseongsa Temple (경성사) The temple was built in the 10th year of King Wonseongwang of the Silla Dynasty. Address: 531 Bongeunsa-ro, Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea Open daily from 03:00 to 22:00 Admission: Free Directions: Bongeunsa Station (봉은사역, Bongeunsa-yeok, Seoul Subway Line 9) Exit 1 and walk straight for 150m. The temple is decorated with colorful lanterns and holds Buddhist rituals to bring good fortune for the coming New Year. In addition, the Sutra Hall has 13 wooden tablets engraved with 3,479 Buddhist scriptures. Nearby attractions include the COEX Mall and Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs. (Seonjeongneung) Don't forget to stop by #Korea

📍Bong Eun Sa -531 Bongeun Sa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Bongeun Sa I went on an outing to Bongeun Sa last weekend~🍱 I went to see the red plum blossoms 🌸, but there were also cornelian cherry 🌼 and azaleas 🌸 in full bloom~ Spring has come to Bongeun Sa☺️ I've never been to Bongeun Sa while living in Seoul, but it felt like I was in the comfortable countryside even in the city🌳🌲 As soon as I entered, the lanterns spread out in the sky created another spectacular view🔥 There's also a meditation path that circles around Bongeun Sa, which is a light 30-minute trek🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ It's nice to be able to see Bongeun Sa at a glance when you go up👍 There's also a bamboo path, so it was nice to take nice pictures📷 ✔️They also run a temple stay! I think it would be good to try it ✔️Quiet so as not to disturb the monks' training🤫 ✔️There are also restaurants and cafes in Bongeunsa Temple🤗 #Spring flowers #Spring outing #Tourist attraction review #Bongeunsa Temple #Seoul tourist attraction

📍Bong Eun Sa ▪️Bong Eun Sa is a popular spot where you can see red plum blossoms along with Seoul Hanok :) ▪️It will be the most beautiful this week since it was 70% full as of 23.19 ㅎㅎㅎㅎ ▪️There are red plum blossoms and cornelian cherry here and there in the back, so I recommend taking a light walk ▪️The best part is that it is close to the subway station, so it is very convenient for walking ▪️However, there was a guard line near the red plum blossoms, so it was a little disappointing #SpringFlowers

How to get there: 15-20 minutes on foot from Samseong Station, or 5-7 minutes on foot from Bongeunsa Station Attractions: You can see the large Buddha statues, Buddhist decorations, and art at Bongeunsa Temple. Since it is close to COEX, it is convenient to visit various places after stopping by Bongeunsa Temple. Hotels: Hotel in Nine / InterContinental COEX / Shilla Stay Samsung / Glad Samsung Station Recommended food & restaurants: It would be convenient to go to the restaurant area in COEX Mall Shopping information: Buddhist supplies sold at Bongeunsa Temple, various products available at nearby COEX Mall #Hot place #Buddhism #City trip #Seoul trip #Vacation trip

I’ve lived in South Korea for more than two years now but it was my first time coming here. The scale of the city and my studies made it really hard for me to get out of the busy lifestyle, but going to this temple was really a very nice healing experience. I have always thought that Bongeunsa would be really far away from the city but when I found out it was right next to COEX, I just had to run there! #korea

#MyTripVlog #2023TravelWish There is a temple called Bongeunsa in Seoul near to the Coex Mall in Seoul and the view and experience was amazing especially when #snow fell to the ground, and the #atmosphere was #mesmerise #experience #seoulkorea #snowscene #temple #bongeunsatemple #seoul #seoultravel #gangnam #coexmall #koreatravel #templetours #templevisits #snowy

#TravelKorea Bongeunsa Temple, inside the temple, is the place where the 23-meter-high marble Buddha statue is enshrined. It is considered the largest Buddha statue in Korea. The area in front of the Buddha statue is a place for various activities and important ceremonies. As a result, the area is often full of people who come to worship and pray for blessings. On the day before New Year's Day, it is decorated with colorful lanterns and Buddhist ceremonies are held to bring good fortune in the coming year. #TravelAbroad

Bongeunsa Temple is a temple near COEX Mall. The architecture of Bongeunsa Temple is similar to the architecture of other Buddhist temples in Korea. Bongeunsa Temple also has the largest carved marble Buddha statue in Korea, which is 23 meters high. This is a popular place for Koreans to pray. To get to Bongeunsa Temple, take subway line 9 and get off at Bongeunsa Temple Station (Exit 1). Then walk straight for about 150 meters and you will reach the main entrance of Bongeunsa Temple. #TravelAbroad #TravelKorea #SouthKorea

#fallingforfall Pictures speak louder than words ✌️ How to get there: close to Coex mall, Samseong station What’s to see: nice little city park Costs: free Time needed: 1-2h IG: andykoh_m8 #germaninchina #travellifestyle #aroundtheworld

Bongeunsa Temple is located in 74-14 Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea At the entrance you can see the Buddhist Gods and in the inside of the temple you can find the Bongeunsa Maitreya Buddha. #fallingforfall

This is Bongeunsa Temple located near COEX. This unique place in the heart of Seoul is where you can feel the grandeur as you walk around the huge Buddha statue inside and the buildings of various sizes. If you go around sunset, the harmony of the sunset and the Buddha statue will be even more beautiful. If you want to enjoy leisure in Seoul, stop by Bongeunsa Temple!! #SunsetPlace #HotPlace #SeoulTravel

#HotPlace Bong Eun Sa, a hot place in the middle of Samseong-dong, Gangnam, Seoul. It is a place that even non-Buddhists often visit as a tourist attraction. On this day, the lanterns were very pretty because it was Buddha's Birthday. 😝 Bong Eun Sa, a temple in the city, is located between COEX, Intercontinental Subway Samseong Station, Bongeun Sa Station, Oakwood Hotel, and other hot places. You can feel peace whenever you stop by. 😌 #UniqueAccommodation

📍 Bongeunsa Temple, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Hello, this is Nusi :) Have you ever been to Bongeunsa Temple, a temple located in the city center? It is a wonderful temple that blends in with the city lights. It was really beautiful to see it with the night view of the city in the winter when the sun sets early. Also, the temple was very large, so it was great for a walk. 🌟 It looked like they were holding an event with various lights hanging in front of the pagoda! 🌟 They said you can also do a temple stay 🌟 It is 1 minute away from Exit 1 of Bongeunsa Station! #southkorea #seoul #temple #trip #travel #Seoul #SeoulTravel #Bongeunsa #Hanok #Winter #PleaseWinter

Bongeunsa Temple, located in the heart of Gangnam. I visited because it was so interesting that there was a temple in the middle of Seoul! It was about 2-3 minutes away from the station exit, so it was very accessible. The sky filled with white lanterns was also so pretty. A cute cat was a bonus 🥰 ☑️Address: 531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Bongeunsa Temple . . . #SeoulTravel #GangnamTravel #Bongeunsa #TravelDestinationRecommendation #SafeTravel

I am not religious, but Bong Eun Sa has a charm that calms people, so I often visit for a walk! Isn't it charming that there is such a green spot in the middle of Samseong-dong? It is also perfect for a short healing in a space with a good atmosphere! 📌Address: 531 Bongeun Sa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Bongeun Sa 📌Admission: Free 📌Public transportation: Near Bongeun Sa Station Exit 1 📌Parking available #Bong Eun Sa #Healing spot #Buddhism #Temple #Good atmosphere #Healing in the city #Day trip

It’s hard to believe that this large, beautiful Buddhist #bongeunsatemple is situated in the middle of a bustling #souel metropolis. It’s impossible not to be moved by the beauty and serenity of this enchanting temple. You can even stay overnight for a fee #korea #temple #happynewyear

The temple looks boring from the front. Walk further in towards the back and u will see a kind of little forest or park. The autumn foliage is simply gorgeous and out of this world. this place is an easy 500m walk from Coex Mall so u can easily combine this with a visit to Starfield Library and a meal in Coex Mall. #GiveThanks

Feng En Temple is located in the north of COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. In addition to the solemnity of the temple, it is a beautiful view of the back hill of the temple. In the early morning, Feng En Temple, with a little cold air, quiet and peaceful, campus temple gardens, these places, when you walk in, always feel out of jealousy and irritability. With the sun shining through the branches, the morning bells and bells ringing in the morning, many believers gathered from all sides, praying for the Buddhist monks to worship Buddha, and the trees that complement the temple architecture, the environment is excellent. Going to the back mountain in the early morning, it is not big but luxuriant, and there are beautiful scenery in all seasons. You will feel that it is worthwhile. If you find a suitable angle for photography, you can leave a lot of beautiful photos. Feng En Temple is not very big. After shopping for more than half an hour, you can walk down and walk out of the temple along the street to see the busy people, at that moment, suddenly from the forest Crossing the city is very interesting.

The Bongeun Temple, located in the northern part of the Korea Exhibition Hall, was founded by the sect of the National People's Republic of China in the 10th year of the Silla Dynasty (794). It was called the Visa Temple. In 1498, the emperor of Chengzong, the emperor of the emperor, made a major change to the temple on the east side of the tomb of the Chengzong Mausoleum (Xuanling) and later changed its name to Feng En Temple. It was originally located about 1 km southwest of Xuan Ling and was rebuilt by Pu Yu Mobile during the Ming Dynasty in North Korea. There are 13 kinds of Buddhist scriptures and plates in the hall where the board of the board written by Qiu Shijin Zhengxi is kept.