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Bongeunsa Temple
4.6(8,266)
·531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South KoreaCategory
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Location
531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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1,200-year-old Buddhist temple hidden behind COEX in the heart of Gangnam. Offers temple stay programs, lantern festivals, and serene garden walks amid modern skyscrapers.
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Tips
- Free temple stay programs available (book in advance).
- The 23m Maitreya Buddha statue is impressive.
- Walk from COEX in 5 minutes.
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