Sangwonsa Temple
About
Sangwonsa Temple is located 8 kilometers north of Woljeongsa Temple. The temple was built by Buddhist monk Ja Jang in the 12th year of Silla Queen Seondeok, and rebuilt in 705 during the 4th year of King Seongdeok's reign. It burned down in 1946, but was restored once again in 1947. The temple is home to the Bronze Bell of Sangwonsa (a National Treasure), the oldest bronze bell in the nation. The bell, built during the 24th year of King Seongdeok, has a x_height of 1.67 meters and a diameter of 91 centimeters with a beautiful, clear ring. Other relics at the temple include Statue of Child Manjusri, said to have been seen directly by King Sejo, as well as a tablet commending the rebuilding of Sangwonsa Temple, written by King Sejo. Gwangdaegeori, located at the temple entrance, is also connected with King Sejo through a story of his bathing in the pure mountain stream one day while visiting Sangwonsa Temple.
Location
1215-89, Odaesan-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do (25318)
Operating Hours
Two hours before sunrise to before sunset
Admission
[Woljeongsa Temple Cultural Asset Area] Adults 5,000 won / Groups 4,000 won Teenagers 1,500 won / Groups 1,000 won Children 500 won / Groups 400 won * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 7-12) * Groups: 30 people and over * Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger): Free
Parking
[National Park Parking Lot] Small vehicles 2,000 won Mid-size vehicles 4,000~5,000 won Large vehicles 6,000~7,500 won
Inquiries
ā¢ 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) ā¢ For more info: +82-33-332-6666
Website
woljeongsa.orgRestrooms
Available
Admission Fees
[Woljeongsa Temple Cultural Asset Area] Adults 5,000 won / Groups 4,000 won Teenagers 1,500 won / Groups 1,000 won Children 500 won / Groups 400 won * Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 7-12) * Groups: 30 people and over * Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger): Free