Guryongsa Temple is located 6 kilometers from Birobong Peak on Chiaksan Mountain, in the direction of Hakkok-ri. It was believed that Monk Uisang (625-702) of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC - AD 935) built and named the temple Guryongsa in 668 during the reign of King Munmu. However, it is now known that the temple was built after King Sukjong, the 19th King of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), who reigned from 1674 to 1720, because of the architectural style of Daeungjeon Hall. There is a legend that the Guryongsa Temple site was originally a lake where nine dragons lived. The name Guryong comes from the story that the lake was filled up to build the temple on it. There are many buildings such as Daeungjeon Hall, Bogwangnu Pavilion, Samseonggak Pavilion, Simgeomdang Hall and Seolseondang Hall. Daeungjeon Hall has maintained its original shape though it was repaired many times.
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- Hiking Course Guryongsa Temple - Seryeompokpo Falls Birobong Peak 10.9 Km 6 Hr Br Godeunchi Bugok-ri 15.8 8 Hwanggol Cave Ipseoksa 10.7 5 Hanggu-dong Gukhyangsa Hyangnobong 14.2 7 Geumdae-ri Yeongwonsa Namdaebong 22.6 12 Seongnam-ri Sangwonsa 23.8 13
- Admission Fees Individuals - Adults 2 500 Won Teenagers 800 Children Br Groups 300 700 400 Groups 30 People Or More
- Parking Fees Compact Vehicles First Hour 500 Won Each Additional 10 Min 100 Max. Daily Fee 5 000 Monthly Pass 50 Br Small Mid-sized 1 250 Peak Season 300 13 150 Large 2 400 20 200
- Restrooms Available
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-33-732-4800
- Parking facilities Available Chiaksan National Park
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation Sunrise - Sunset
location
500, Guryongsa-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do