Yongmunsa Temple is located about 9 kilometers northeast from Yongmun Station on the Jungang line. It was built during the Silla Kingdom and reconstructed during the reign of King Sejong of the Joseon dynasty. It was badly damaged during the Korean War, but was restored and now consists of three buildings, the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, and the bell tower. Its courtyard contains the largest ginkgo tree in Asia, which is 1,100 years old, measures 60 meters in x_height and 14 meters in circumference and is designated and protected as a Natural Monument. Legend says the great Buddhist Monk Uisang, who lived during the Silla Kingdom, stuck his staff in the earth, and the tree grew out of the simple staff.
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- Restrooms Available
- Parking Fees One-day Parking Sedan 3 000 Won Bus 5
- Admission Fees Individuals Br Adults 2 500 Won Teenagers 1 700 Children 000 Groups 300 800 Cash Only Free Admission For Preschoolers Ages 7 Under 30 People Or More Parking And Templestay Participants
- Experience guide Templestay Br Inquiries 82-33-775-5797
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-31-773-3797
- Parking facilities Available
- Rest day N A Open All Year Round
- Hours of operation Sunrise-sunset
location
782, Yongmunsan-ro, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do