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Overview
The Bulgapsa Temple (불갑사) of Yeonggwang, Jeollanam-do, was the very first Buddhist temple to be built in Korea. Monk Marananta, who was the first Indian monk to spread Buddhism in Korea, is said to have established the temple here around the year 384, during the reign of King Chimnyu.
The main hall (daewungjeon) in Bulgapsa has been designated as national treasure No. 830. The motifs on the doors of the hall are famed for their beautiful designs. The temple also has other buildings of distinction such as the Manseru, Myeongbujeon and Ilgwangdang, a Neolitsea sericea tree designated as natural treasure No. 112. The temple is also famous for a magic lily which blooms in the late summer. The path into the Bulgapsa Temple is ideal for a restful walk and contemplation.
Utilization information
Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.
- Activities
- [Bulgapsa Temple Stay]
- Happy Travel (Experiential Program)
- Happy Travel (Retreat program)
- Sangsahwa Temple Stay
* More information is available on the website or via phone-inquiry. - Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info+82-61-352-8097 (Korean only)
Updated 2016.04.14
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[Bus]
From the Central City Express Bus Terminal, take bus to Yeonggwang Bus Terminal.
* Bus runs from 07:00-22:00 at an interval of 40 minutes /Travel Time: 3 hours 20 minutes.
- From the Yeonggwang Bus Terminal, take a bus to Bulgapsa Temple.
- Get off at the Bulgapsa Temple.
* Bus runs 9 times a daily at 06:30, 08:50, 10:15, 12:00, 12:55, 14:50, 15:30, 17:30 and 19:30/ Travel Time: 20 minutes
450, Bulgapsa-ro, Bulgap-myeon, Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do
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