Guryongsa
Report Incorrect DataLocated on the north side of Birobong, this temple was built by Monk Uisangdaesa in the eighth year of the reign of Shilla King Munmu. It got its name, which means "Nine Dragon Temple," because of a legend that nine dragons lived at the pond, Guryong-ho, which used to be where the main building is now. The name was later changed during the Joseon Dynasty to "Turtle Dragon Temple," but the pronunciation is the same. It takes about an hour on foot from the entrance of the park to the temple. Trees from the thick pine forest that surrounds the temple were used to build the royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty. It is one of the oldest temples in the country. As you climb up past the temple, you'll see Guryong Waterfall, the Guryong Pond, Nymph Bath, and the Seryeom Waterfall.
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| Name: | Guryongsa |
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| Phone: | +82 33-732-4800 |
| Website: | http://guryongsa.or.kr/ |
| Address: | Wonju 1029, Hakgok-li, South Korea |
| References: | Frommers |
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| Monday: | 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday: | 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
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