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Bongeunsa

Bongeunsa
Arian Zwegers · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

A Buddhist temple with a long history that was once located on the rural outskirts of Seoul. The surrounding area was transformed during the rapid development of Gangnam from the 1980s, and the temple is now surrounded by high-rise buildings and commercial districts. The grounds contain several Buddhist buildings and sculptures.

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Why it is worth a visit

Ancient Buddhist temple facing the skyscrapers of Gangnam, offering temple stays.

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Ancient Buddhist temple facing the skyscrapers of Gangnam, offering temple stays.

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