Bongjeongsa Temple

Very pretty temple with a lot of history. Has on site what is believed to be the oldest wooden structure in Korea. The location recognized by the United Nations as historical site. Many temple were destroyed in Korea due to invasions and war but this one has keep some of the original buildings. There is no fee to enter and parking is not an issue.

So many reviews!! 🙏🙏🙏 This ancient temple is still a functioning temple with expanded lodging for monk on-site offering prayers and blessings. The front pavilion is impressive. The prayer hall altar ceiling is also impressive. Avoid popular dates so that you can drive close to the steps of the temple.

Bongjeongsa is a Korean Buddhist temple on Mount Cheondeung's slopes in Andong City, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It holds significant cultural and historical value as a subsidiary temple of Gounsa, the head temple of the 16th branch of the Jogye Order. Notably, Bongjeongsa is regarded as one of Korea's most aesthetically pleasing temples and is believed to be the oldest, well-preserved wooden temple to date. The serene atmosphere and lack of crowds allowed for an undisturbed and peaceful experience during our visit. Furthermore, it is essential to note that Bongjeongsa is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, further underscoring its cultural significance.

Beautiful site, well maintained and some amazing history here.

Worth a visit if you are in the area or if you want to pray specifically to there. If you do want to visit, ensure that you map a few other things around the area to make the time worth while. If not pretty much the same as all the other temples.

So pretty and peaceful place. Definitely worth a visit. Best in autumn. Oldest wooden temple structure in Korea

One of the “Sansa” buddhist temples in Korea recognized as UNESCO heritage site, Bongjeongsa is a small temple that is serene and quiet. Located not too high up on the mountain, if you arrive here with a car you can drive up to the entrance. Otherwise, the walk up to the temple from the gate is not too far either. There is no entry fee anymore (it’s been removed by recent law change), so free to tour around. However, as others say unless you specifically came here for a reason or wanted to see this temple, I would skip it. Not too much to see, and similar to other temples. Buseoksa temple (부석사) is more grandeur and larger than this temple, recommend going there if you want to see a temple.

Another small Buddhist temple complex of many found in rural areas of Korea but this one is semi famous because Queen Elizabeth visited it with her son, Andrew.