TOURISTSPOT
Andong, the Capital of the Korean Spirit.

Hahoe Village Area

Bongjeongsa Temple

Address
222, Bongjeongsa-gil, Seohu-myeon, Andong-si
Phone
+82-54-853-4181
Admission fee
Please refer to the table below
Unesco
Listed as a Korean Mountain Area Temple by UNESCO in 2018
Explanations
  • Category : Temple
  • Designated as : Many kinds such as National Treasure No. 15 (Geukrakjeon), National Treasure No. 311 (Daeungjeon), etc.
  • Era : Shilla Dynasty
  • Public transportation: Bus route 351

Great Monk Neung-in, one of the famous monks of the Shilla Dynasty, established Bongjeongsa Temple. The temple has the oldest wooden building among Korean temples. The temple was listed as a Korean Mountain Area Temple by UNESCO in 2018. Bongjeongsa Temple has many facilities with high value relating to ancient construction mechanisms. As such, the temple may be called and regarded important as a museum of wooden structures. It's a beautiful temple that King Taejo and King Gongmin had been there, too.

Admission fee
VISITORS FOREIGNERS REMARKS
INDIVIDUAL Group (30 OR MORE)
Adults 2,000 1,500  
Youths 1,300 1,000
Children 600 500
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