Bongeunsa Temple

Culture & landmarks · COEX / Samseong

Walk through the temple grounds toward the giant standing stone Buddha.

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See the Maitreya Buddha beside the city skyline

  • An independent Bongeunsa walk lets you see traditional temple architecture against Gangnam’s modern buildings and the large Maitreya Buddha statue. The statue is a specific stop to look for during a COEX-area visit, without booking a templestay.triple

Visit independently or reserve a programme

  • Grounds admission is free; the tourism listing gives daily 05:00–22:00 at 531 Bongeunsa-ro. A templestay programme has its own reservation process and is separate from an independent walk.Visit Korea

Do not rely on festival decorations

  • Lantern displays seen in earlier visits are seasonal. For a programme or festival date, use Bongeunsa’s official contact, +82 2-3218-4800.Visit Korea

Location & visit info

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul

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