Address

Hakgok-ri, Socho-myeon, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do Province


Description

Guryongsa Temple is located 6km from Birobong Peak on Mt. Chiaksan, toward the Hakkok-ri direction. Monk Ui Sang (625~702) of the Silla Dynasty (BC 57~AD 935) built and named the temple Guryongsa in 668 (during the reign of King Moon Mu: reign 661 ~ 681). However, it is now known that the temple was built after King Sukjong, the 19th King of Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910), who reigned from 1674 to 1720, because of the architectural style of the Daewoongjeon Shrine. There is a legend that the Guryongsa Temple site was originally a lake where 9 dragons lived. The name Guryong comes from the story that the lake was filled up to build the temple on it. There are many shrines such as Daewoongjeon, Bogwangnu, Samseonggak, Simgeomdang and Seolseondang. Daewoongjeon has maintained its original shape though it was repaired many times. Daewoongjeon is a wooden building with the basic Dapojip style in the Joseon Era. The shape of the building is a Chinese character (八), with 3 rooms in the front and 2 rooms on the side and built without any nails. It is designated as Tangible Cultural Property No.24. We can see the characteristics of the Buddhist statues in the Joseon Period though the Samjonmokbul inside Daewoongjeon. With the Seokgamuni figure in the center and two Bosal statues on each side harmonize the structure of the building, and there are many other Buddhist artifacts in the temple such as Bogwangru and others.


Local Transportation

By Express Bus: One hour and 40 minute ride from Seoul Gangnam Express Bus Terminal to Weonju Express Bus Terminal.

From Wonju Train Station or Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus No.41 to Guryongsa Temple Entrance (40 minute ride). You are to more than 10 minutes to arrive at Guryongsa Temple.

From Wonju Train Station or Intercity Bus Terminal, taxi take 30 minutes.


Detailed Info

Inquiries: Guryongsa Temple Tel: +82-33-732-4800 (Kor) / Travel Phone +82-33-1330(Eng,Kor,Jpn,Chn)
Hours: 5:00 a.m. (or 6:00 a.m.) - 9:00 p.m.
Admission Fee:
-Individual: Age 19 or over : 3,200 won / Age 13~18/Military : 1,300 won / Age 12 or under : 700 won
-Group: Age 19 or over : 3,000 won / Age 13~18 : 1,100 won / Age 12 or under : 550 won
* 30 people and more are considered as a group.
* Mt.Chiaksan admission fee is included.


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Update : 2005-11-09
* The above information may be subject to change after updating.