Bongeunsa Temple

A nice place to visit after visiting starfield as it is very close. The back of the temple has a nice park/yard that has a sitting area in the back to relax. Prepare to climb a few steep steps. Feels like a peaceful oasis in the middle of the activities of Seoul. The trail in the back is actually quite nice to walk hike. Highly recommend.

This Buddhist temple is a wonderful place to visit while in Gangnam. You will love walking around the grounds finding different spaces to admire its beauty. It is just across the street from the Starfield Mall

A beautiful peaceful place to come and relax. There is a large area to walk around and go into the temple. Many parts were under construction when we went so we did not get to see as much as we would have liked. Highly recommended coming here when you have a chance.

This is a beautiful temple with an incredibly calming atmosphere. It’s hard to believe it’s located in the heart of the city, just across the street from the bustling COEX. Definitely worth a visit!

Very nice, beautiful and clean temple. The people there were immensely friendly. We made some paper flowers (for free) and lit some candles (5000 won each). I definitely recommend coming here if you are in the neighborhood

This is a beautifully maintained Korean Buddhist temple. If you like historical or religious sites, this is a must-do! Even though it's located in the busy Gangnam neighborhood, the temple grounds are very quiet and peaceful. I didn't have time to explore everything, but the grounds are big, so I recommend an hour if you want to see it all. This is an active religious facility, so remember to be respecful. A couple of the structures had scaffolding around them, and other reviews mentioned this is common. But it means this place is well cared for, and it shows. If you're at the Starfield COEX Mall, this is right across the street, so it's convenient. The juxtaposition between traditional and contemporary is quite magical.

In Gangnam and easy to walk from subway stop at COEX Mall. They are always doing repairs or renovations, so be prepared. If your nose is sensitive to burning Incense, then I would recommend you pass on this. Lots of visitors on a Saturday and mega Incense smell. Nice grounds to walk, and nice statues as well as main temple.

***Rare large Buddhist temple in Seoul*** I visited the temple after my visit to the COEX mall since it was right across the street. It is quite beautiful and interesting to see a Buddhist temple and statues in a Korean style. Allocate roughly one hour to walk around and take some pictures. The incense is free and placed along side the structure holding the candles. The candles come at a cost.