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[Gwangju] Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

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Mugaksa Temple (무각사)

💡 Overview

Nestled at the foot of Yeouisan Mountain in the business center of Gwangju, Mugaksa Temple is an urban Buddhist Temple. Unlike other urban Buddhist Temples, Mugaksa Temple has all the elements of a traditional temple. The temple is used as a cultural resting area and artistic spot for meetings without any religious barrier. The temple is also the starting point of the 2 kilometer walking trail to the 5.18 Memorial Park, leading to a constant flow of visitors.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address 230, Uncheon-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju (Zipcode: 61965)
🌐 Website tour.gwangju.go.kr
Operating Hours Open 24 hr
Day Off N/A (Open all year round)
Opening Date 1971
Parking Available (approx. 100 parking spaces)
Experience Age Open to visitors ages 8 & over
Inquiries and Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-62-383-0108

📝 Additional Information

[Hiking Course]
[Walking trail] Around Mugaksa Temple and 5.18 Memorial Park (1.5 km)

[Tour Course Information]
Mugaksa Temple – 5.18 Park walking trail – 5.18 Park Exhibition Hall

[Shopping Information]
Lotus Book Cafe: Coffee, drinks, books and Buddhism related items

[Admission Fees]
Free

[Restrooms]
Available

[Available Facilities]
[Convenience facilities] Pavilion, observatory, walking trail, etc.

[Educational facilities] Templestay Meditation Center, Tea Ceremony Experience Room, lecture room
[Exercise facilities] Water playground, children playground, weight training facilities, etc.

[Parking Fees]
Free

[Interpretation Services Offered]
Information in language of Sri Lanka available

📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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