Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (마곡사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

  • Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (마곡사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (마곡사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (마곡사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (마곡사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])
  • Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (마곡사 [유네스코 세계문화유산])

Explanation

Situated at the foot of Taehwasan Mountain in Gongju, Magoksa Temple was established in 640. It is reputed to protect its occupants from war, and indeed, the temple survived the Japanese invasion of Korea (also known as the Imjin War; 1592-1598) and the Korean War (1950-1953). It houses numerous cultural heritage items, and visitors can participate in the Templestay program to experience life in a Korean Buddhist temple.


Inquiry

+82-41-841-6220


Homepage

www.magoksa.or.kr
www.gongju.go.kr


Information Use

World Heritage

Years experience : Open to visitors of all ages

Experience Guide : Templestay

Contact and Information : +82-041-841-6220~3

Parking facilities : Available

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

Hours : Open 24 hr


More information

Available Facilities
Templestay facility, restaurant, museum

Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won
Groups - Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 500 won

* Groups - 30 people or more
* Free admission: Senior citizens (ages 65 & older), preschoolers (under elementary school students)

Location

966 Magoksa-ro, Sagok-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do