Daejeonsa Temple (대전사) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Daejeonsa Temple (대전사)

Explanation

Daejeonsa Temple is said to have been built by Great Monk Uisang in the 12th year of King Munmu’s reign (672). It was rebuilt in the 13th year of King Hyeonjong’s reign (1672) after a fire destroyed the original temple complex during the Imjin War (1592-1598). During work to renovate Bogwangjeon Hall in 1976, a text that had been put up with the ridge beams was found. Bogwangjeon Hall is a small building and its ceiling is in the shape of a Chinese character that symbolize with the meaning "well" or "pavilion" that looks similar to the sharp(#) symbol. A Birojanabul Buddhist statue is enshrined in the hall.

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Parking facilities : Available

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

Hours : Sunrise - sunset

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Admission Fees
[Cultural Asset Admission]
Individuals - Adults 4,500 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 700 won

* Groups: 30 people or more

Restrooms
Available

Location

226, Gongwon-gil, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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