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Cheongansa Temple (천간사)

천간사

+82-2-355-7430

20-8, Bulgwang-ro 10-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Cheongansa Temple was first built in 1960, and was re-built in 2009. It has many pagodas and monuments: a pagoda filled with sari relics of Buddha; Budotap Pagoda, which is a shrine to the monk who found the temple and his sacred relics; and a monument honoring the late first lady Yuk yeong-su. The re-built temple was awarded the Hanok Prize in the Hanok Competition 2011. Located along the Bukhansan Mt. Dulaegil Trail, the temple provide visitors with the chance to enjoy fresh air and a rest from hiking along the trail.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-355-7430
Parking: 8 parking spaces
Closed: N/A

Updated 2016.02.02

Hiking Course

Jokduribong Peak → Samobawi Rock → Hyangrobong Peak → Munsubong Peak → Daedongmun Gate → Wimun Gate → Yeongbong Peak → Uidong

Admission Fees

Free

Restrooms

Available

Parking Fees

Free

Interpretation Services Offered

English

Access

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Dokbawi Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 1.
Upon exiting the station, turn right and go 80m.
Turn left at the 3-way intersection and continue 50m.
Turn right and go 80m to arrive at the Cheongansa Temple on the right.

20-8, Bulgwang-ro 10-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 6 Dokbawi (독바위) - 190.9m
Subway Line 6 Bulgwang (불광) - 865.4m
Subway Line 3 Bulgwang (불광) - 865.4m
Subway Line 6 Yeonsinnae (연신내) - 1214m
Subway Line 3 Yeonsinnae (연신내) - 1214m
Subway Line 6 Yeokchon (역촌) - 1632.3m
Subway Line 6 Gusan (구산) - 1663.7m
Subway Line 3 Nokbeon (녹번) - 1822.1m

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