Incheon(Ganghwa-gun)
, Ganghwado Island
Bomunsa Temple is located at Seokmodo Island, which is the west of Ganghwado Island. It is said that the temple was constructed by Queen Seondeok during the Silla Era (635).
Entering the temple, you will see a 600-year-old Chinese juniper tree. Behind the tree is Seokgulamja, a small Buddhist temple in a natural cave. The entrance of the grotto is small, but the room inside is large. There is a huge millstone that the monks used for cooking beside Seokgulamja. It Is designated as Cultural Monument. If you go back side of the temple, you can see the must-see attractions here; the *Ma-aeseokbuljwasang and the Nunseop (implies eyebrow in Korean) Rock. The 10m high Ma-aeseokbuljwasang is engraved on the rock that looks like an eyebrow. The view of West Sea from Bomunsa Temple is beautiful.
The West Sea and sandy beaches of Seokmodo Island in which Bomunsa Temple is situated were featured in many films. Harmonizing with the mountains and the sea, the island is especially known for its sunset and seashore.
* Ma-aeseokbuljwasang
Ma-aebul is the Buddha image engraved on cliff or rock and Jwasang implies the image in a sitting posture.
Telephone
+82-2-933-8271~3
Fax
+82-32-933-8270
Parking Facilities
100 spaces
Admission Fees
Adults - Individual 2,000 won / Group 1,600 won
Youth - Individual 1,500 won / Group 1,200 won
Children - Individual 1,000 won / Group 800 won
※ Group - 30 or more people
※ Free admission (with proper ID): Member of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, Seniors (age 65 and older), children not yet in school, men of national merit, wounded veteran and one guardian, persons with disability (levels 1-3)