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[Jeollabuk-do] Gochang Seonunsa Temple (선운사 (고창))

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Gochang Seonunsa Temple (선운사 (고창))

Hello! Here is the detailed information for ‘Gochang Seonunsa Temple (선운사 (고창))’.

💡 Overview

Seonunsa Temple is known to have been built in 577, the 24th year of King Wideok of the Baekje dynasty. It is the second head temple of Jogye Order in Jeollabuk-do. According to the temple’s historical records, it was originally a very large temple with 89 hermitages and 3,000 monks. Today, only four hermitages remain: Dosoram, Chamdangam, Dongunam, and Seoksangam. In addition, the temple is home to 25 prestigious heritages, namely the Forest of Common Camellias, which is designated as ㅁ Natural Monument. A festival dedicated to this forest is held every April.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address 250, Seonunsa-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do (Zipcode: 56452)
📞 Phone +82-63-561-1422
🌐 Website www.seonunsa.org
www.templestay.com
Day Off N/A (Open all year round)
Parking Available
Inquiries and Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-561-1422

📝 Additional Information

[Parking Fees]
Free

[Restrooms]
Available

[Admission Fees]
Individuals – Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won

Groups – Adults 2,500 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 800 won

* Group: 30 or more people

* Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 7-12)
* Free admission: Senior citizens (ages 65 & over) & preschoolers (ages 6 & under)

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📍 Nearby Attractions

  • Seonunsan Mountain [National Geopark] (선운산 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원))
    Seonunsan Mountain [National Geopark] (선운산 (전북 서해안 국가지질공원))Distance: 831m | 158-6, Seonunsa-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
  • Cheongwon Garden (청원가든)
    Cheongwon Garden (청원가든)Distance: 1.6km | 67 Seonunsa-ro, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
  • Dosolgyegok Valley (Seonunsan Mountain) (도솔계곡 (선운산))
    Dosolgyegok Valley (Seonunsan Mountain) (도솔계곡 (선운산))Distance: 6m | 250, Seonunsa-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do
  • Gohyang Sikdang (고향식당)
    Gohyang Sikdang (고향식당)Distance: 859m | 20-3 Jungchon-gil, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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