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Suwon Bongnyeongsa Temple

Suwon Bongnyeongsa Temple

봉녕사 (수원) · Gyeonggi · Temples

Bongnyeongsa Temple is located at the foothills of Gwanggyosan Mountain. It features various structures, including the main Buddha hall, meditation spaces for monks, and a bell pavilion housing ritual objects like a bell, wooden fish, cloud-shaped gong, and dharma drum. The temple is also home to an 800-year-old juniper tree. Visitors can enjoy tea at the resting space and explore the temple food education center. Templestay programs offer a chance to experience Buddhist culture through activities such as prayer, meditation, temple food making, and tea talks.

TypeTemples
RegionGyeonggi
Address236-54 Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
ClosedN/A (Open all year round)
ParkingAvailable

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