Trek Zone

Bongwonsa, Seoul

#101 among attractions in Seoul

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Bongwonsa

Facts and practical information

Local name: 봉원사 Coordinates: 37°34'19"N, 126°56'53"E
Address

San 1 Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu서대문구 (신촌동)Seoul South Korea

Contact
+82 2-392-3007
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Day trips

Bongwonsa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gyeonghuigung, Seodaemun Independence Park, Seodaemun Prison, Independence Gate.

  • gyeonghuigung seoul1.1 miE
  • seodaemun independence park seoul0.5 miE
  • seodaemun prison seoul0.5 miNE
  • independence gate seoul0.7 miE
  • inwangsan seoul1.1 miNE
  • inwangsa seoul0.8 miNE
  • seodaemun museum of natural history seoul0.6 miNW
  • gyeonggyojang seoul1.1 miE
  • samsung hall seoul0.7 miS
  • ewha womans university seoul0.6 miS
  • seoul korea temple1.3 miSW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bongwonsa?

Nearby attractions include Bongwon-dong, Seoul (3 min walk), Seodaemun Independence Park, Seoul (12 min walk), Seodaemun Prison, Seoul (13 min walk), Cheonyeon-dong, Seoul (14 min walk).

How to get to Bongwonsa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bongwonsa:

Metro
  • Dongnimmun • Lines: 3 (15 min walk)
  • Muakjae • Lines: 3 (19 min walk)

Bus
  • Hanseonghwagyojung High School • Lines: 7720 (18 min walk)
  • Seodaemun Office • Lines: 7720 (21 min walk)

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