Sangwonsa Temple

Sangwonsa Temple: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 100); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 19; weekday average 49, weekend average 97; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.

Sangwonsa Temple is located 8 kilometers north of Woljeongsa Temple. The temple was built by Buddhist monk Ja Jang in the 12th year of Silla Queen Seondeok, and rebuilt in 705 during the 4th year of King Seongdeok's reign. It burned down in 1946, but was restored once again in 1947. The temple is home to the Bronze Bell of Sangwonsa (a National Treasure), the oldest bronze bell in the nation. The bell, built during the 24th year of King Seongdeok, has a x_height of 1.67 meters and a diameter of 91 centimeters with a beautiful, clear ring. Other relics at the temple include Statue of Child Manjusri, said to have been seen directly by King Sejo, as well as a tablet commending the rebuilding of Sangwonsa Temple, written by King Sejo. Gwangdaegeori, located at the temple entrance, is also connected with King Sejo through a story of his bathing in the pure mountain stream one day while visiting Sangwonsa Temple.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type

Temple & religious site

Area

Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Address

1215-89, Odaesan-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Opening hours

Two hours before sunrise to before sunset

Parking

[National Park Parking Lot]
Small vehicles 2,000 won
Mid-size vehicles 4,000~5,000 won
Large vehicles 6,000~7,500 won

Sunrise / sunset

Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:49 · sunset 17:29

Phone

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-332-6666

Popularity

Popular

Sangwonsa Temple: least crowded days in the next 30 days

This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

FAQ

Is there parking at Sangwonsa Temple?

Yes ([National Park Parking Lot] Small vehicles 2,000 won Mid-size vehicles 4,000~5,000 won Large vehicles 6,000~7,500 won). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Sangwonsa Temple?

Two hours before sunrise to before sunset. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Sangwonsa Temple least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 42) and Saturday the busiest (average 100). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 19.

What time should I visit Sangwonsa Temple to avoid the crowds?

Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.

Will Sangwonsa Temple be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 100; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

• Sangwonsa Dongjong 상원사 동종 0.1 km · Temple & religious site
• Woljeongsabudogun 월정사부도군 1.4 km · Temple & religious site
• Pyeongchang Odaesansago 평창 오대산사고 3.4 km · Historic site

→ More quiet spots in Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).