Gochang Seonunsa Temple (선운사 (고창))

Introduction

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.

Basic Information

Address 250, Seonunsa-ro, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do (56452)

Phone +82-63-561-1422

Website www.seonunsa.org
www.templestay.com

Last Updated 2024/04/07

Closed N/A (Open all year round)

Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-561-1422

Parking Available

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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)

Gochang Seonunsa Temple (선운사 (고창))

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