| Address |
| 500-beonji Samin-ri, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do |
| Description |
Seonunsa Temple was built during the Baekje Dynasty (BC 18 ~ 678). It was
originally a very large temple, but much was lost during the Jeongyujaeran (the
2nd Japanese Invasion in 1597). Seonunsa Temple has Daeungbojeon, Manseru,
Yeongsanjeon, and Myeongbujeon Pavilions, and four additional Buddhist grottos,
including Dosoram.
Soenunsa Temple is most famous for its camellia flowers.
On the low hill behind the Daeungbojeon Pavilion Temple, there are numerous
camellia trees. In the spring, the brilliant camellias cover Seonunsa Temple
with its color. These flowers, which frequently appear in literature as well,
are designated Natural Monuments. Seonunsa temple is also known for its
beautiful surroundings in all four seasons. In the spring, cherry blossoms, and
in the summer sangsa flowers decorate the road to the Dosolam area, and fall
leaves and winter sceneries are beautiful as well. The Budo Field, a gathering
place for monks is another must-see Temple at Seonunsa Temple. There are Budo
fields at other larger temples, but the one in Seonunsa Temple is in a thick
grove with straight trees, and the small Budo towers blend in beautifully with
the trees. You can also see the Jinheung Cave and the huge Mae-aebul when you go
to Dosolam area.
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| Directions |
Train --> get off at Jeongeup Station (walk 10 min) --> Jeongeup Bus
Terminal --> take direct bus to Seonunsa Temple (40-50 min ride)--> Arrive
at Seonunsa (there are not many buses going to Seonunsa Temple, so be sure to
check)
Bus --> get off at Jeongeup Bus Terminal --> take direct bus to
Seonunsa Temple--> Arrive at Seonunsa Temple
Or get off at Gochang Bus
Terminal --> take City bus to Seonunsa Temple (22 times/day) or Non-stop Bus
to Seonunsa Temple(first bus 10:00/last bus 17:20, 30 min ride, bus comes every
hours) --> Arrive at Seonunsa Temple
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| Information |
1. Hours: summer 05:30-20:00 / winter 07:00-17:30 (Can change according to
sunrise)
2. Admission Fee:
Individuals: age 20 and older – 2,600 won, 14-19 – 1,700 won,
13 and under – 1,200 won
Groups (30+): age 20 and older – 2,300 won, 14-19 – 1,300 won,
age 13 and under – 900 won
3. Parking Fee: bus – 3000 won, car – 2000 won (daily)
* Parking fees may rise to 2500 won on certain occasions
4. Inquiries: Seonunsa Temple, Tel: +82-63-563-3450 (Kor),
+82-63-561-1422 (Kor)
5. Website http://www.sununsa.org (Kor)
6. Closed:
None
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