Bongeunsa Temple
Seoul, Seoul
Traditional Korean Buddhist temple complex with a 23 m Maitreya Buddha statue.
- ♿ Wheelchair accessible
Why it's in the ranking
We blend the rating (4.6) with the volume of 8,682 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.58 (out of 5).
Opening hours
● Open now- Monday: 05:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 05:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 05:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 05:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 05:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 05:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 05:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Approximate location
Address: 531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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Reviews from Google- ★★★★★★★★★★Ludette· a month ago
This is an awesome temple. It is a very calming and serene space. I can stay here all day and meditate, contemplate on my life's purpose. This is one of the oldest stone statues of Buddha. It is also situated across from the COEX Mall. T…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Jennifer Smith· 2 months ago
Probably my fave temple visited in Seoul. Incredibly colourful paper lanterns everywhere so it’s quite cheery. Beautifully coloured statues, and an ongoing ceremony with monks chanting enhanced the experience. Lots of pilgrims and touris…
- ★★★★★★★★★★Dr. Raoul Egidio Landi· 2 months ago
One of the best temples I have ever visited so far! Very quiet and enriched of history. On top of that, there is a short path where people can actually chill and relax by listening the silence. Loved it
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