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Bongeunsa Temple
CultureVisit: ~60 minFree
A Buddhist temple founded in the year 794, in the heart of Gangnam opposite the COEX centre, where it contrasts with the skyscrapers. It holds more than 3,000 wooden tablets carved with the Avatamsaka Sutra and a statue of Maitreya Buddha about 23 metres tall. It offers a temple stay programme for visitors.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Bongeunsa Temple: 2 missions
- Go up to the great statue of Maitreya BuddhaFind the granite Buddha that dominates the hill and photograph it with the Gangnam buildings in the background.
- See the contrast between the temple and the Gangnam towersStand in a courtyard and find the angle that shows the traditional roofs with the towers behind.
Near Bongeunsa Temple
COEX428 m awayCommon Ground2.9 km awaySeongsu-dong3.3 km awaySeoul Forest3.6 km awayLotte World3.8 km awayLotte World Tower4.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Bongeunsa Temple?
Visiting Bongeunsa Temple is free.
How much time do you need for Bongeunsa Temple?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Bongeunsa Temple?
Go up to the great statue of Maitreya Buddha and See the contrast between the temple and the Gangnam towers.
What is there to see near Bongeunsa Temple?
COEX (428 m), Common Ground (2.9 km) and Seongsu-dong (3.3 km).
Source: Wikipedia