[Jeollabuk-do] Wibongsa Temple – Wanju (위봉사 (완주))

💡 Overview

Wibongsa Temple is located past Mujigaemun Gate (Rainbow Gate) and Wibong Village and is a major temple in the Honam region that once oversaw 52 branch temples. Said to be built by Monk Seoam in 604 (the 5th year of King Mu of Baekje), the surviving buildings date back to the Joseon Era. Today, only Bogwangmyeongjeon Hall (Treasure No. 608), Yosa (Provincial Cultural Asset No. 698), and Samseonggak remain. The Baeguigwaneumbosal wall painting in particular is the pride of the temple.

📋 Detailed Information

📝 Additional Information

📸 Gallery (Click to enlarge)

📍 Nearby Attractions

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  Awon Museum & Hanok Stay (아원고택) 🔗Distance: 1.4km | 516-7 Songgwangsuman-ro, Soyang-myeon, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
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  Wibongsanseong County Park (위봉산성) 🔗Distance: 704m | Daeheung-ri, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
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  NocWoonJae (녹운재) 🔗Distance: 1.5km | 472-18 , Songgwangsuman-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
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  Soyang Hanok Stay (소양고택 한옥스테이) 🔗Distance: 1.5km | 472-23 , Songgwangsuman-ro, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
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  Wibongpokpo Falls (위봉폭포) 🔗Distance: 391m | Daeheung-ri, Wanju-gun, Jeonbuk-do
• O Sung Hanok Village (오성한옥마을) 🔗Distance: 1.4km | Daeheung-ri, Wangju-gun, Jeonbuk-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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