Ganghwa Bomunsa Temple (보문사 (강화))
Summary
Bomunsa Temple is located on Seongmodo Island in the Gangwondo Island district. The temple is on Sangbongsan Mountain, one of three mountains that make up the Samsan-myeon area. Like many temples in Korea, the foundation date is unknown but it is believed to have been founded in 635 during the reign of Silla Queen Seondeok. The temple faces out to the ocean, with the sound of waves reaching all the way to the main building.
The main courtyard is fragrant with the scent of an aromatic tree, designated Incheon Natural Monument No. 17. Beyond the tree is a gathering of Buddhist scuptures and a large grotto.
| Address | 44, Samsannam-ro 828beon-gil, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon |
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| Zipcode | 23007 |
| Homepage | www.bomunsa.me (Korean only) |
| How to come | [Bus] From Sinchon / Songjeong Station (Seoul Subway line 5), take Bus No. 3000 to Ganghwa Bus Terminal. From Ganghwa Bus Terminal, take a city bus bound for Oepo-ri and get off at Oepo-ri Dock Bus Stop. It takes 10 min by boat from Oepo-ri to Seokpo-ri Dock. |
| Telno | • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-32-933-8271 |
| Parking | Available (100 spaces) |
| Film Locations | Film "Painted Fire (2002)" |
| Available Facilities | Snack shop |
| Restrooms | Available |
| Parking Fees | Small vehicles 2,000 won / Large vehicles 5,000 won |
| Admission Fees | Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won Groups - Adults 1,600 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won * Groups - 30 people or more * Free admission: Senior citizens (ages 65 & older), preschoolers |