Are you looking for a quiet and peaceful place with nature in Seoul? Here are 3 K’s recommendable temples in Korea(Seoul)!
[Gilsangsa Temples in Korea (Seoul) 길상사 서울]
Gilsangsa Temple is a prominent temple located in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. The name “Gilsangsa” means “a favorable and auspicious temple.” Visitors can experience temple, participate in Buddhist practices, and even enjoy templestay programs on weekends. During autumn, visitors can admire red spider lilies and wildflowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of nature and finding inner peace.
Since the Gilsangsa only provides Buddhist seminar and lecture in Korean, it is recommend to just take a look around and head for a cup of traditional tea and treats near the temple call “Sooyeon Sanbang”.
Sooyeon Sanbang is a traditional tea house located in Seongbuk-dong. It was originally built during the Japanese colonial period and was the hanok of the literary figure Lee Taejun.
Today, it is operated as a tea house by the writer’s granddaughter. The name Sooyeon Sanbang means “a house where literati gather in the mountains.” Visitors can enjoy traditional teas such as daechucha (jujube tea) and ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea), along with snacks like injeolmi (bean-powder-coated rice cake).
Address: 8 Seongbuk-ro 26-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성북구 성북로26길 8)
Operating Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11:30-17:50 / Saturday, Sunday 11:30-22:00
Inquiries: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-764-1736 Instagram : @SooyeonSanBang
[Geumsunsa Temples in Korea (Seoul) 금선사 서울]
Geumsunsa is a 600 year old traditional Korean Buddhist Temple, surrounded by beautiful nature in the Mt. Bukhansan(Mt. Samgaksan in the old days)National Park which is very accessible from any places in Seoul. Geumsunsa is a branch of Bum-eo sa Temple, the 14th parish of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
Geumsunsa is located in Gukidong, Jongnogu, in front of Mt.Inwangsan, near the Blue House and Gyeongbokgung Palace, and only thirty minutes away from Gwanghwamoon Square.
A mountain stream flows from Beebong Peak and Hyangrobong Peak in the Mt.Bukhansan National Park, passes under Hongyaekyo(Bridge of Nirvana) at the temple, and gives you the feel of the natural beauty of our temple, yet it is still located in the center of Seoul.
Address : 196-2, Gugidong, Jongnogu, Seoul, Korea (서울 종로구 구기동 196-2)
Tel : +82-10-5892-0880 (whatsapp, kakaotalk) / Fax : +82-02-395-9921
E-mail : geumsunsa@templestay.com / for more info : templestay.com
[Jinkwansa Temples in Korea (Seoul) 진관사 서울]
Tranquil mountain, SAM-KAK Mt., though it is the same mountain, but differs in its appearances every time you look at it. Depending on the weather, depending on the seasons’ change, depending on the angles of view, depending on the viewer’s state of mind, it varies considerably.
Among several temples in Korea (Seoul), Jinkwan Temple has been renowned for its ‘Temple Food’ for over a millennium. Though not being situated at a deep mountain, the temple is considered one of the four largest temples in the vicinity of the Seoul area, and have invited many foreign ambassadors.
Address : 73, Jingwan-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Korea 03308 (서울 은평구 진관길 73)
Tel : 02-388-7999 / Fax : 02)389-8465
E-mail : jintem359@naver.com / for more info : templestay.com
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