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Top 10 places to visit in Eunpyeong, Seoul
hello? In this post, we will introduce 10 places worth visiting in charming Eunpyeong, Seoul.
This list, selected based on the Korea Tourism Organization's popularity rankings, includes a variety of things to do and see.
Please use this as a reference when planning your trip and make fun memories!
Hyuksa Temple (Seoul)
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Introduction to Hyoguksa Temple (Seoul)
Hyoguksa Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, located at 314 Gusan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, is an ancient temple with a long history.
When his eldest son, King Uigyeong, died young in the 5th year of King Sejo's reign (1459), Bonghyeon Mausoleum in Goyang was built and Jeonginsa Temple was rebuilt as a temple. This Jeonginsa Temple is the predecessor of Suguksa Temple.
It is said that Jeonginsa Temple was a magnificent temple with 119 rooms and a scenic view comparable to that of Bongseonsa Temple in Gwangneung.
Sudeoksa Temple even functioned as a temple for Myeongneung, the tomb of King Sukjong and Queen Inhyeon, but in the late Joseon Dynasty, it fell into ruins with only Buddha statues remaining. In the 4th year of Gwangmu (1900), when Crown Prince Sunjong was critically ill, Buddhist monk Wolcho prayed at the order of King Gojong, and he recovered. According to the monk's wish, Hyoguksa Temple was rebuilt.
In 1907, the opening of the Buddha statue and 13 Buddhist paintings were commissioned by the royal family, and Suguksa Temple became famous as a famous temple near Seoul.
Afterwards, most of the building was destroyed due to damage caused by the Korean Uprising, but successive abbots continued to rebuild it, and in 1995, it was rebuilt into the Golden Buddhist Temple, which is still present today.
The Golden Buddhist Temple, the only one painted with gold that exists in Korea, is a traditional wooden Buddhist temple with blue tiles on an area of 9 Po, 15 Po, and 108 pyeong inside. The interior and exterior of the Buddhist Temple is made of 100% pure gold except for the tiles.
Currently, there remains one Goryeo wooden seated Amitabha Buddha designated as a treasure and six Buddhist paintings (Amitabha Buddha, Sixteen Nahantaeng, Gupoomtaeng, Gamrotaeng, Sinjungtaeng, and Hyeonwangtaeng).
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Suguksa Temple (Seoul) Basic Information
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Suguksa Temple http://www.suguksa.org
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Samcheonsa Temple (Seoul)
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Introduction to Samcheonsa Temple (Seoul)
It was founded by Master Wonhyo during the Unified Silla Dynasty, and its scale was so large that at one time, over 3,000 people gathered to devote themselves to the capital.
During the Japanese invasions of Korea, it was a gathering place for Buddhist monks in the Seoul area and a place where bloody battles took place against Japanese soldiers.
What was lost during the Japanese invasions of Korea was rebuilt by Jinyeong and repeatedly restored by Seongun.
The thousand-year-old rock-carved Buddha statue within the precincts was built during the Goryeo Dynasty and is designated as a treasure. The Sejonjinsinsari Stone Bell Pagoda and the Nahansa Five-story Stone Pagoda are enshrined, making it a sacred place where the Dharma God Buddha resides and is widely known as a place for prayer.
Although the Samcheonsa Temple Rock-carved Buddha Statue does not clearly express the sense of volume, it is a Goryeo rock-carved Buddha that shows a unique charm reminiscent of Goryeo Buddhist paintings in its amiable facial expression and flowing flowing robe.
Although it has now been painted with gold powder along the ridges, making it look somewhat different from its original appearance, it still attracts people's attention, and traces of square wooden furniture remain on the left and right.
A high skirt rises above the bald head, and a smile spreads across the face of the voluptuous, round face, giving it a gentle feel.
The band knot tying the underwear on the chest is expressed in a ribbon shape, and this band knot is often seen on statues from the late Unified Silla period.
The lotus pedestal spread on both sides is said to be unstable, and the mandorla is simplified into two rows of head gwangs and one row of shingwangs.
The proportions of the body are natural, the carving techniques are delicate, and the lines are elegant, so it is known as an outstanding rock-carved Buddha that represents Goryeo.
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Samcheonsa (Seoul) basic information
Jingwansa Temple (Seoul)
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Introduction to Jingwansa Temple (Seoul)
Jingwansa Temple has long been considered one of the four famous temples near Seoul, along with Bulamsa Temple in the East, Jingwansa Temple in the West, Sammaksa Temple in the South, and Seunggasa Temple in the North.
The history of Jingwansa Temple is said to have been built in 1010 AD in the first year of King Hyeonjong, the 8th king of the Goryeo Dynasty, for Master Jingwan.
By order of Taejo Lee Seong-gye, who founded the Joseon Dynasty, Suryuksa Temple was established to comfort the souls of Jojong Seonryeong, Sungguk Chungyeol, and the sacrificed Goryeo Wang clan, and Suryukdaejae (Suryukdaejae) was held in spring and autumn. The water banquet ceremony was held in a solemn manner.
It is said that during the reign of King Sejong, a reading hall for Jiphyeonjeon scholars was built at Jingwansa Temple and scholars such as Seong Sam-mun, Shin Suk-ju, and Park Paeng-nyeon were invited to read.
During the Korean Troubles, the temple was reduced to ashes as part of a purge of communist corruption.
In 1963, Buddhist nun Jin Gwan took office as the head priest and spent 30 years restoring and rebuilding the temple into its current form.
The buildings consist of Daeungjeon, Myeongbujeon, Nahanjeon, Chilseonggak, Dokseonggak, Nagawon, Hongjeru, Dongjeonggak, Dongbyeoldang, and Yosache.
The main hall enshrines the principal Buddha, Shakyamuni Buddha, and the attendant Bodhisattvas, Maitreya Bodhisattva and Jehwagalhwa Bodhisattva. The Myeongjeon Hall enshrines Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, Venerable Daomyeong, and the Ten Great Kings, and the Nahanjeon Hall enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya Bodhisattva, Jehwagala Bodhisattva, and the Sixteen Arhats. .
Jingwansa Temple, which boasts a beautiful natural environment and cultural history as it is designated as Bukhansan National Park, serves as a refreshing agent that provides peace of mind to modern-day Seoul citizens and cleanses away the grime of daily life, and continues to convey the mercy of Buddha to the world.
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Jingwansa Temple (Seoul) Basic Information
Homepage http://www.jinkwansa.org
Parking facility parking available
Open all year round on days off
Cheongansa Temple
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Introduction to Cheongansa Temple
Cheongansa Temple was founded in 1960 and rebuilt in 2009 due to redevelopment.
The temple has the Buddha's Jinsin Relic Pagoda, as well as a number of monuments and pagodas, including a pagoda for the founding monk and a memorial monument for Mrs. Yuk Young-su.
It was newly built and received the 2011 Korean Hanok of the Year Award from the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs.
Bukhansan Mountain and the trail are right next to it, so the air is good and you can enjoy hiking.
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Cheongansa Basic Information
Operating hours available at any time
Parking facilities available (capacity for about 8 cars)
Open all year round on days off
William Hamilton Shaw Statue
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Introduction to the William Hamilton Shaw Statue
It was built to commemorate the noble love and holy sacrifice of U.S. Navy Captain William Hamilton Shaw, who contributed greatly to the creation of our country's Navy and Marine Corps.
Although Seo Wi-ryeom II was a student studying for a doctoral degree at Harvard University when the Korean War broke out, he volunteered to join the U.S. Navy during the Seoul recovery operation to protect the freedom and peace of Korea, his second homeland where he was born and raised. He was killed in battle at Nokbeon-ri, Eunpyeong-gu on September 22, 1950 at the young age of 29.
A monument was erected in Nokbeon-dong where he died, then moved to Eungam Children's Park and then to its current location in 2010.
* Specification - Relative height 1.57m
* Established by - Seo Wi-ryeom II Warrior Monument Construction Committee (Established on September 22, 1956)
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William Hamilton Shaw Statue Basic Information
Website http://mfis.mpva.go.kr
Parking facilities available
Eunpyeong Hanok Village
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Introduction to Eunpyeong Hanok Village
Eunpyeong Hanok Village is a newly built Hanok complex following Bukchon and Seochon.
You can feel the relaxation and countryside in the city center.
It is a historical and cultural village harmonized with the national park, Bukhansan Mountain, and Jingwansa Temple.
Eunpyeong Hanok Complex sells land to individuals so that they can build only Hanok, so it is fun to see the shape and wood color of each Hanok depending on the owner's taste.
Except for commercial facilities, most places are privately owned, so it is not possible to tour the inside, but it is possible to visit with the permission of the owner.
In addition, it is equipped with convenient facilities such as walking trails, convenience stores, and cafes, making it suitable for outings.
Eunpyeong Hanok Village basic information
Website https://https://eptour.kr
Operating hours: Always open
Parking facilities available
Open all year round on days off
Eunpyeong-gu Life Sports Plaza
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Introduction to Eunpyeong-gu Sports Plaza
Jeungsan Sports Park, which is built in the mountains and allows you to breathe fresh air while exercising, is a 46,100㎡ sports park located within Banhongsan, Susaek Jeungsan New Town, Eunpyeong-gu.
Also called Jeungsan Life Sports Plaza, it has a soccer field with artificial turf, a futsal field, a basketball court, a volleyball court, and a foot volleyball court.
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Eunpyeong-gu Sports Plaza Basic Information
Website https://www.ep.go.kr/
Operating hours Always open
Parking facilities available (Jeungsan Sports Park parking lot)
Bukhansan Jokduri Peak
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Introduction to Bukhansan Jokduri Peak
Bukhansan Mountain, the true mountain of Seoul, spans Eunpyeong-gu, Seongbuk-gu, Gangbuk-gu, Dobong-gu, and Uijeongbu-si, Yangju-si, and Goyang-si in Gyeonggi-do.
The gorgeous ridges of Baekundae, the highest peak, Insubong Peak to the east, and Mangyeongdae to the south attract hikers all year round.
Jokduribong Peak is a 370m high peak located in the southwest of Bukhansan Mountain.
The name was given because the shape of the peak looks like a ridge when viewed from a distance, but it also looks like an eagle's head, so it is also called 'small Insubong' because it seems to be a direct replica of Suribong and Insubong.
If you depart from Bulgwang Station, you can climb Jokduri Peak in about 50 minutes.
The time is short, but the level of difficulty is a bit high.
There are steep stairs as well as dangerous rock sections, so caution is required.
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Basic information on Bukhansan Jokduri Peak
Operating hours sunrise ~ sunset
Parking facilities available (public parking lot)
Ball Bear Park Lotte Mall Eunpyeong Branch
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Introduction to Ball Bear Park Lotte Mall Eunpyeong Branch
Ball Bear Park Lotte Mall Eunpyeong Branch is a children's sports theme park where you can experience more than 14 different sports.
Application for admission can be made at the kiosk in front of the entrance, tablet or smartphone.
Since it is located in a large supermarket, it is very crowded on weekends so there may be a wait to get in.
There is a small play area where you can play while waiting to enter, so you won't get bored while waiting.
Children must wear non-slip socks at all Ball Bear Park locations.
Guardians must also wear socks for safety and cleanliness.
Even if you didn't bring socks, you can still purchase them at the counter.
Ball Bear Park has a sports zone, challenger/digital zone, infant/toddler zone, and rest/food/photo zone.
The sports zone has various sports facilities such as soccer, basketball, baseball, and boxing, and the challenger/digital zone has facilities such as a bowling slide, large ball pool, and sports air bounce.
There is also a baby zone with facilities such as a puppet theater and fishing spot, as well as a rest zone with massage chairs and a food court, so everyone from infants to adults can use it.
As it is a large amusement facility, various amusement facilities are operated at different times.
There are height and age restrictions for each amusement facility, so check before using them.
In addition to the amusement facilities that include admission tickets, there are also amusement facilities that can be boarded by paying separately on site.
Since the ticket has a time limit of 2 hours, you must know the time and location of each amusement facility well and make a plan to make the most of it.
Ball Bear Park Lotte Mall Eunpyeong Branch Basic Information
Homepage http://ballbearpark.10pages.co.kr/skin/page/themepark.html
Operating hours 11:00~20:00
Parking facilities available
Geumam Cultural Park
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Introduction to Geumam Cultural Park
Geumam Cultural Park is a park located in Gupabal, Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu. It is a place filled with the history and culture of Eunpyeong, with the story of a grandfather and grandson who celebrated the late Joseon Dynasty.
This was the site of Geumamcham, where dispatchers rode horses to deliver military information during the Joseon Dynasty, and was a road where the king rested during his tomb journey.
Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty, stopped by Geumam Balcham here for a rest on his way to visit the Myeongneung Tomb of his grandfather Sukjong, and there is an inscription on the Geumam Miracle Monument that was written while reminiscing about the selection of his grandfather Yeongjo.
There is also a Hamari monument with an inscription from the Joseon Dynasty that states that anyone passing by this place must get off their horse.
Geumam Culture Park has a children's playground that provides interest through play and game education by applying various cutting-edge IT technologies such as LED lighting, multimedia, and sensors.
There is also a sand playground, and there is a tap next to it so you can wash your hands after playing.
There is adult exercise equipment across from the children's playground, so children and adults can enjoy exercise in the same space.
There is exercise equipment that lights up when you exercise, making exercising at night more fun.
There is a management office building within the park, so the park is well managed, and there is also a restroom in the building, making it convenient to use.
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Geumam Cultural Park Basic Information
This was an introduction to the top 10 places to visit in Eunpyeong, Seoul.
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