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Bongwonsa Temple

봉원사

A historic active Buddhist temple on Ansan's southern slope, associated with Korean Buddhist ritual music and seasonal lotus displays. Worship, ceremonies and resident monastic life take priority, so check event access, dress quietly, ask before photographing people or interiors and do not expect flowers outside their natural season. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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    RegionSeodaemun-gu · Seoul
    Korean map search서울 봉원사
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    A historic active Buddhist temple on Ansan's southern slope, associated with Korean Buddhist ritual music and seasonal lotus displays. Worship, ceremonies and resident monastic life take priority, so check event access, dress quietly, ask before photographing people or interiors and do not expect flowers outside their natural season. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Traveler tips
    4. 4Nearby places
    5. 5Frequently asked questions
    6. 6Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    A historic active Buddhist temple on Ansan's southern slope, associated with Korean Buddhist ritual music and seasonal lotus displays. Worship, ceremonies and resident monastic life take priority, so check event access, dress quietly, ask before photographing people or interiors and do not expect flowers outside their natural season. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionSeodaemun-gu · Seoul
    Korean map search서울 봉원사
    Official starting pointVISITKOREA · Bongwonsa TempleRecheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinApproximate catalogue centreUse a Korean map app for the exact entrance and final walking route.
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    Approved current facts

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    Korean map search · 서울 봉원사Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    VISITKOREA · Bongwonsa Temple · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Traveler tips

    • Search “서울 봉원사” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
    • The catalogue coordinate is an approximate centre pin, not turn-by-turn entrance guidance.

    4. Nearby places

    Nearby in the same area

    Ttegulttegul Adventure Playground

    A large outdoor adventure playground designed around climbing, sand, water and active free play in Hongje-dong. Age zones, supervision, water features, maintenance and weather closures matter, so guardians should read the current rules, bring appropriate clothing and never assume all equipment operates every day.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall

    A large constructed waterfall and streamside rest area on Hongjecheon, popular as a cooling urban stop and evening walk. Water operation is seasonal and can pause for weather, maintenance or freezing conditions, so check the current notice, stay behind barriers and use the stream path carefully after rain or after dark.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Ewha Womans University Natural History Museum

    Korea's first university natural history museum, with geology, plant, animal and ecology collections inside Ewha Womans University. Public days and hours can be narrow and change during vacations or campus events, so verify the official calendar, campus entrance route and photography rules before making a special trip.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Seodaemun Independence Park

    A memorial park containing Dongnimmun Gate, Independence Hall and monuments connected to Korea's modern independence history beside Seodaemun Prison History Hall. Outdoor grounds and ticketed indoor sites have different hours, so plan the historical sequence, check final entry and move through memorial spaces quietly and respectfully.

    Check live transit before combining

    5. Frequently asked questions

    Are the operating details for Bongwonsa Temple live?

    No fixed hour or price is copied into this catalogue record. Open the official source and a live Korean map on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    6. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceVISITKOREA · Bongwonsa Temple · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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