Is there parking at Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple?

04:30-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple

Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju · Temple & religious site

Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City. First founded by Buddhist monk Cheolgamseonsa Do Yun during the Silla dynasty, the temple was re by Buddhist monk Hyesoguksa in 1094 (Goryeo dynasty) and again by Kim Bang in 1443 (Joseon dynasty). The temple was burned down during the Imjin War and was reconstructed in 1609 by three Buddhist monks: Seokgyeong, Sujang, and Dogwang. It underwent several additional restorations before being destroyed again by fire during the Korean War. Most of the existing buildings, including Daeungjeon Halll (main temple building), were rebuilt in the 1970s.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Official website ↗

Type: Temple & religious site
Area: Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju
Address: 177 Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Opening hours: 04:30-17:00
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:52 · sunset 17:40
Phone: +82-507-1427-0259
Popularity: Popular

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Festivals & events nearby

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FAQ

Is there parking at Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple?: 04:30-17:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Nearby attractions

Uijae Museum of Korean Art 0.2 km · Museum & gallery
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Yaksaam(Gwangju) 약사암(광주) 0.8 km · Temple & religious site
Saeinbong (Mudeungsangwon Gukgajijilgongwon) 새인봉 (무등산권 국가지질공원) 0.9 km · Mountain
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Mudeunghyeondaemisulgwan 무등현대미술관 1.6 km · Museum & gallery
Unrimdong Misulgwangeori 운림동 미술관거리 1.6 km · Street & village
De Young Museum 1.6 km · Museum & gallery

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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).