Introduction
Yonggungsa Temple is located in the same region as the Incheon International Airport and sits on the northeastern slopes of Baegunsan Mountain. During the Silla Kingdom (about 1,300 years ago), the temple was named ‘Baegunsa’ by King Munmu, in reference to the temple’s mountain home. During the Joseon Dynasty, it was the temporary residence of Heungseon Daewongun (1820-1898, a politician and father of King Gojong), who stayed at the temple for 10 years praying for his son to ascend to the throne. When his son was finally crowned king, Heungseon Daewongun re-built the temple and changed the name to Yonggungsa.
The temple consists of various buildings such as Gwaneumjeon (re-constructed by Heungseon Daewongun), Yosachae (home of the monks), Chilseonggak, and Yonghwanggak. In Yosachae, the writings of Heungseon Daewongun are hung on the wall and recently, an 11 meter-high statue of Maitreya was put in place. In front of the temple are two 1,300 year-old zelkova trees.
Address:
199-1, Unnam-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon[Google Map]
Closed:
N/A (Open all year round)
How To Use
Parking Facilities:
Available
Transportation
From Incheon International Airport,
take Bus 202.
Get off at Jeonso (전소) and walk about 1km to Yonggungsa Temple.
[Taxi]
From
Incheon International Airport, take a taxi to Yonggungsa Temple (용궁사, 25min).
Additional Info
Admission Fees:
Free
Restrooms:
Available
tel: +82-32-746-1361
zipcode: 22359
infocenter: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-746-1361 (Korean)
