Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주))

Explanation

Bogwangsa Temple is a traditional temple located on the foothills of Goryeongsan Mountain in Paju. It was built by Great Monk Doseonguksa during the Silla Kindom period under the order of Queen Jinseong in AD 894. At the time, it was considered a hidden national treasure and one of the six grand temples located on the northern side of the Hangang River. In was once ruined during the Imjin War, and reconstructed in 1622 by Monk Seolmi and Monk Deogin. In 1667, Monk Jigan and Monk Seok Ryeon reconstructed Daeungbojeon Hall and Gwaneumjeon Hall.

Inquiry

+82-31-948-7700

Homepage

www.bokwangsa.net

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-31-948-7700

Parking facilities : Available (50 small car parking spaces, 10 large car parking spaces)

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

More information

Hiking Course
Entrance of Bogwangsa Temple - Dosoram Hermitage - Heliport - Summit

Restrooms
Available

Parking Fees
Free

Location

87, Bogwang-ro 474beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Directions