Hwaseong Yongjusa Temple (용주사(화성))

0m 35693 2021-12-21

136, Yongju-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-234-0040

Yongjusa Temple is located near Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs. This site was originally the location of Garyangsa Temple, which was constructed in 854, during the 16th year of King Munseong of the Silla Kingdom. The temple was very famous as it was surrounded by beautiful mountains and crystal clear waters. However, the temple was destroyed by fire during the Manchu War of 1636.

During the Joseon dynasty, King Jeongjo moved the tomb of his father to this spot, and built Yongjusa Temple here to pray for the repose of his father’s soul. It is said that one night before the temple was completed, King Jeongjo dreamt of a dragon ascending to the sky holding a magic ball in its mouth. He therefore named the temple “Yongjusa,” which means the temple of a dragon with a magic ball in Korean.

The courtyard of the temple contains the Bronze Bell of Yongjusa Temple, a National Treasure; a stone pagoda; Daeungbojeon (the main hall); and Cheonboru Pavilion. Visitors to Yongjusa Temple can also find the “Bumoeunjunggyeong” books, which were written by King Jeongjo on the subject of filial affection and respect for one’s parents. These days, Yongjusa Temple and the Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs are highly valued for their cultural heritage.

Hwaseong Yungneung and Geolleung Royal Tombs (화성 융릉과 건릉)

1.4 Km 31563 2024-03-06

21, Hyohaeng-ro 481beon-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-222-0142

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La Vie D'or Resort & Country Club (라비돌리조트)

3.1 Km 14944 2020-01-31

286, Seja-ro, Jeongnam-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-31-352-7150

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