Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]
Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]: opening hours: 08:00–17:00 (KST).
Seonamsa is a beautiful temple located at the east end of Jogyesan Mountain. The distance between the entrance and the temple site is approximately one kilometer. The temple site is nestled within a lush forest of diverse trees that are hundreds of years old. In front of the temple is an arched stone bridge named Seungseongyo Bridge, which is supported by natural bedrocks. In front of the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, are two three-story stone pagodas that grab visitors' attention. Not only is Seonamsa Temple home to many of the country's pristine treasures and artifacts, it is also one of the few temples that preserve the traditional temple culture even as of today. Seonamsa Temple is beautiful throughout the year, but it is especially inviting in spring and fall when the flowers start to bloom and tree leaves change in color.
- Type
- Temple & religious site
- Area
- Suncheon-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju
- Address
- 450 Seonamsa-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
- Opening hours
- 08:00–17:00 (KST)
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:50 · sunset 17:38
- Phone
- +82-61-754-5247
- Popularity
- Popular
FAQ
- Is there parking at Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]?
- 08:00–17:00 (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
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- Suncheon Traditional Wild Tea House 0.3 km · Traditional experience
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