{"id":8219,"date":"2024-07-26T11:55:22","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T09:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/?p=8219"},"modified":"2024-08-15T11:32:17","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T09:32:17","slug":"temple-bongeunsa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/bongeunsa-temple\/","title":{"rendered":"Bongeunsa Temple: an underrated temple in the middle of Gangnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8219\" class=\"elementor elementor-8219\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c27de98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c27de98\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c395f89\" data-id=\"c395f89\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b096c96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"b096c96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c2592d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c2592d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bongeunsa Temple<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f15c50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f15c50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Nestled in the heart of the bustling metropolis of <a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/seoul\/\">Seoul<\/a>The Bongeunsa Temple stands as a haven of peace and spirituality. Founded in 794 during the Silla dynasty, this Buddhist temple is one of the oldest and most respected in South Korea. Whether you're a history buff, a culture enthusiast or simply in search of serenity, a visit to Bongeunsa Temple is an unforgettable experience that offers a striking contrast to the hectic pace of city life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2e1c763\" data-id=\"2e1c763\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b809217 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b809217\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/telechargement-4-1024x960.jpeg\" 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>History and significance of Bongeunsa Temple<\/strong><\/h2><p>Visit <strong>Bongeunsa Temple<\/strong> has endured centuries of turmoil and rebirth, reflecting the resilience and devotion of the Korean Buddhist community. Founded by the monk Yeon-hoe, it was originally named Gyeonseongsa. Over the centuries, the temple has undergone several reconstructions, the most notable being in the 16th century under the Joseon dynasty, when King Myeongjong renamed it Bongeunsa.<\/p><h3><strong>The Renaissance under the Joseon Dynasty<\/strong><\/h3><p>During the Joseon dynasty, Buddhism was often suppressed in favor of state Confucianism. However, Bongeunsa flourished with royal support and became a vital center for the study and practice of Seon (Zen) Buddhism. The contribution of the monk Bou-gam in 1498, who compiled Buddhist writings into a monumental text, is an example of the temple's cultural and spiritual importance.<\/p><h3><strong>The Trials of the Modern Age<\/strong><\/h3><p>The temple survived the Japanese occupation, the Korean War and the rapid modernization of Seoul. Today, Bongeunsa is a symbol of the continuity and strength of the Buddhist tradition in Korea. It welcomes visitors from all over the world, offering them an insight into Korean spirituality and Buddhist practices.<\/p><h2><strong>Architecture and Main Attractions of Bongeunsa Temple<\/strong><\/h2><p>Visit <strong>Bongeunsa Temple<\/strong> is a true architectural gem, combining traditional Korean elements with unique Buddhist influences. Here are some of the must-see structures and attractions on your visit.<\/p><h3><strong>The Great Hall (Daeungjeon)<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Daeungjeon, or Great Hall, is the heart of the temple. This majestic structure houses an imposing statue of Buddha and is decorated with detailed murals depicting scenes from Buddha's life. Visitors can attend daily Buddhist ceremonies, an enriching experience that offers an insight into local religious practices.<\/p><h3><strong>Maitreya Pagoda<\/strong><\/h3><p>The 23-metre-high Maitreya pagoda is another iconic attraction. This statue of Buddha of the Future, standing with one hand raised in blessing, dominates the temple landscape. It symbolizes hope and the promise of a bright future, attracting pilgrims and visitors in search of inner peace.<\/p><h3><strong>The Garden of Stupas<\/strong><\/h3><p>The stupa garden, a serene space dotted with small pagodas and Buddhist sculptures, invites meditation and reflection. Each stupa, containing sacred relics, is a unique work of art, representing the diversity and richness of the Korean Buddhist tradition.<\/p><h2><strong>Not-to-be-missed Experiences and Activities<\/strong><\/h2><p>Visit the <strong>Bongeunsa Temple<\/strong> is not just about admiring its magnificent structures. The temple offers a range of immersive activities that allow visitors to immerse themselves in Buddhist culture.<\/p><h3><strong>Temple Stay program<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Temple Stay program offers a unique opportunity to live like a Buddhist monk for a day or more. Participants can follow meditations, take part in morning ceremonies, and learn the art of Zen tea. This stay is an exceptional opportunity to disconnect from daily stress and find inner peace.<\/p><h3><strong>Daily Buddhist rituals<\/strong><\/h3><p>Attending the daily rituals, such as the morning and evening prayer ceremonies, gives an insight into the devotion and discipline of the monks. These rituals, accompanied by chanting and drumming, are both soothing and inspiring.<\/p><h3><strong>Cultural Workshops<\/strong><\/h3><p>Bongeunsa also offers cultural workshops on Buddhist calligraphy, paper lantern making and Zen meditation. These workshops are perfect for those wishing to take away a meaningful souvenir of their visit.<\/p><h2><strong>Why visit Bongeunsa Temple?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Visit <strong>Bongeunsa Temple<\/strong> is more than just a tourist site; it's a place where history, culture and spirituality meet. Here are just a few reasons why this temple deserves a place on your travel itinerary.<\/p><h3><strong>A haven of peace in the heart of Seoul<\/strong><\/h3><p>In the midst of Gangnam's urban frenzy, Bongeunsa offers an oasis of tranquility. Well-tended gardens, the chanting of monks and the scent of incense create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation and meditation.<\/p><h3><strong>A Cultural Immersion<\/strong><\/h3><p>A visit to Bongeunsa is an excellent opportunity to discover the richness of Korean Buddhist culture. Temple Stay's programs and cultural workshops allow for a deep immersion, going beyond a simple tourist visit.<\/p><h3><strong>A Place for Reflection and Spirituality<\/strong><\/h3><p>Whether you're a Buddhist or not, the temple invites self-reflection and meditation. It's a place where you can escape the distractions of the modern world and reconnect with yourself.<\/p><h2><strong>Practical Tips for Visiting Bongeunsa Temple<\/strong><\/h2><p>Before going to the <strong>Bongeunsa Temple<\/strong>Here are a few practical tips to help you make the most of your visit.<\/p><h3><strong>Opening hours and access<\/strong><\/h3><p>The temple is open every day of the year, generally from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm. It's easily accessible by public transport, with the Bongeunsa metro station (line 9) nearby. Buses and cabs also serve the area.<\/p><h3><strong>Dress code and etiquette<\/strong><\/h3><p>It's important to respect the temple's dress code and etiquette. Dress modestly, covering your shoulders and knees. Keep silent in prayer areas and follow the instructions of monks and staff.<\/p><h3><strong>Photography<\/strong><\/h3><p>Photography is generally permitted, but please be respectful of ongoing ceremonies and other visitors. Avoid using flash photography in prayer halls.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f559fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"7f559fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1331\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1331\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">When is the best time to visit Bongeunsa Temple?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1331\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1331\">The best times to visit Bongeunsa Temple are in spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October). During these seasons, the temple is surrounded by cherry blossoms in full bloom or brightly-colored maple leaves, providing a beautiful and soothing landscape. Avoid visiting during major national vacations, such as Chuseok or Lunar New Year, as the temple can be very crowded.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1332\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1332\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I take part in Buddhist ceremonies at Bongeunsa Temple?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1332\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1332\">Yes, visitors can attend and participate in daily Buddhist ceremonies. The morning (around 4:30am) and evening (around 6pm) ceremonies are particularly recommended for those wishing to enjoy an immersive spiritual experience. It is advisable to arrive early, dress modestly and respect the silence during the rituals.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1333\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1333\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How to book a Temple Stay experience at Bongeunsa Temple?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1333\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1333\">To book a Temple Stay experience at Bongeunsa Temple, you can visit the temple's official website or the one dedicated to Temple Stay programs in Korea. Reservations can be made online, and it's advisable to book in advance, especially during busy tourist periods. The program includes activities such as meditation, prayer ceremonies and learning about Buddhist culture.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1334\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1334\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is there an entrance fee to visit Bongeunsa Temple?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1334\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1334\">Admission to Bongeunsa Temple is generally free. However, some special activities, such as cultural workshops or the Temple Stay program, may require a fee. It is also possible to make a donation to the temple to support its upkeep and activities. Visitors are encouraged to check current information on the temple's official website before their visit.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1335\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1335\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is the Bongeunsa Temple accessible to people with reduced mobility?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1335\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1335\">Bongeunsa Temple has made efforts to improve accessibility, but some parts of the site, such as hills and staircases, may be difficult to access for people with reduced mobility. There are ramps and accessible paths in some main areas of the temple. For special needs, it is advisable to contact the temple in advance to make the necessary arrangements and ensure a pleasant and accessible visit.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Quelles sont les meilleures p\\u00e9riodes pour visiter le Temple de Bongeunsa ?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Les meilleures p\\u00e9riodes pour visiter le Temple de Bongeunsa sont au printemps (avril-mai) et en automne (septembre-octobre). 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data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b43a806 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b43a806\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where is the Temple of Bongeunsa?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd7b3ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd7b3ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Temple of Bongeunsa is located in the district of <a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/quartier-gangnam\/\">Gangnam<\/a> in Seoul, South Korea. More precisely, it's located next to the famous COEX convention and exhibition center, making it easily accessible for visitors. The exact address is :<\/p><p>Bongeunsa Temple<br \/>531, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu,<br \/>Seoul, South Korea<\/p><p>To get there, you can use public transport. The nearest metro station is Bongeunsa (line 9), exit 1, just a few minutes' walk from the temple. Alternatively, you can use Samseong station (line 2), exit 6, about 10 minutes' walk away. Local buses also serve the area, making the temple easily accessible from anywhere in Seoul.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a646055\" data-id=\"a646055\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b033ab5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"b033ab5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Temple%20de%20Bongeunsa&#038;t=m&#038;z=13&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Bongeunsa Temple\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Bongeunsa Temple\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5688ca2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5688ca2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c16f4cc\" data-id=\"c16f4cc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9c63b81 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9c63b81\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-722f665\" data-id=\"722f665\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c909504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c909504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other activities in Seoul<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dc8fe8c\" data-id=\"dc8fe8c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-361da84 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"361da84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"#\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">See all activities<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1b4eab no ui-e-apg-classic ui-e-img-anim-zoom elementor-widget elementor-widget-uicore-advanced-post-grid\" data-id=\"b1b4eab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animate_items&quot;:&quot;ui-e-grid-animate&quot;,&quot;masonry&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;animate_item_type&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"uicore-advanced-post-grid.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"ui-e-adv-grid\">\n                    \n            <div class=\"ui-e-post-item ui-e-item ui-e-animations-wrp elementor-invisible\">\n                <article class=\"post-9544 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-activites-en-coree category-seoul\">\n                    <div class=\"ui-e-post-top\">\n                                    <a class=\"ui-e-post-img-wrapp\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/seoul-university-festival\/\"\n               title=\"View Post:Festival universit\u00e9 S\u00e9oul : Vivez la K-pop gratuitement (2025)\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ui-e-post-img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0f95fcc5-fd21-4040-97fc-1596005518db.jpg)\"><\/div>\n                            <\/a>\n                                <div class=\"ui-e-post-top-meta\"><div class=\"ui-e-post-meta ui-e-top\"><div class=\"ui-e-meta-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/category\/discover-la-coree\/activites-en-coree\/\" title=\"View Activities posts\">Activities<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/category\/les-villes-en-coree\/seoul\/\" title=\"View Seoul posts\">Seoul<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ui-e-post-content\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/seoul-university-festival\/\" title=\"View Post:Festival universit\u00e9 S\u00e9oul : Vivez la K-pop gratuitement (2025)\">\n                <h4 class=\"ui-e-post-title\"><span>Festival universit\u00e9 S\u00e9oul : Vivez la K-pop gratuitement (2025)<\/span><\/h4>\n            <\/a>\n                                <div class=\"ui-e-meta-wrapp\"><div class=\"ui-e-post-meta ui-e-after_title\"><div class=\"ui-e-meta-item\">16 May 2025<span class=\"ui-e-meta-after\">-<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ui-e-meta-item\">5<span class=\"ui-e-meta-after\">min reading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>                                                                                            <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n\n        \n            <div class=\"ui-e-post-item ui-e-item ui-e-animations-wrp elementor-invisible\">\n                <article class=\"post-6356 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-blog category-activites-en-coree\">\n                    <div class=\"ui-e-post-top\">\n                                    <a class=\"ui-e-post-img-wrapp\"\n               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category-seoul\">\n                    <div class=\"ui-e-post-top\">\n                                    <a class=\"ui-e-post-img-wrapp\"\n               href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/kpop-store-seoul\/\"\n               title=\"View Post:K-Pop Stores in Seoul: The Ultimate Guide for Fans\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"ui-e-post-img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Design-sans-titre-11.jpg)\"><\/div>\n                            <\/a>\n                                <div class=\"ui-e-post-top-meta\"><div class=\"ui-e-post-meta ui-e-top\"><div class=\"ui-e-meta-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/category\/discover-la-coree\/activites-en-coree\/\" title=\"View Activities posts\">Activities<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/category\/les-villes-en-coree\/seoul\/\" title=\"View Seoul posts\">Seoul<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"ui-e-post-content\">\n                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/koreaexploration.com\/en\/kpop-store-seoul\/\" title=\"View Post:K-Pop Stores in Seoul: The Ultimate Guide for Fans\">\n                <h4 class=\"ui-e-post-title\"><span>K-Pop stores in Seoul: The Ultimate Guide for Fans<\/span><\/h4>\n            <\/a>\n                                <div class=\"ui-e-meta-wrapp\"><div class=\"ui-e-post-meta ui-e-after_title\"><div class=\"ui-e-meta-item\">November 1, 2024<span class=\"ui-e-meta-after\">-<\/span><\/div><div class=\"ui-e-meta-item\">5<span class=\"ui-e-meta-after\">min reading<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>                                                                                            <\/div>\n                <\/article>\n            <\/div>\n\n                        <\/div>\n            \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a21bb65 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a21bb65\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c4d196b\" data-id=\"c4d196b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f728bb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f728bb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Korean opinions translated<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589cead elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"589cead\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Korea Exploration is committed to giving you the real opinions of the locals, according to Naver here are the translated opinions:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37b8633 bdt-item-match-height--yes bdt-navigation-type-arrows bdt-carousel-style-carousel elementor-widget elementor-widget-bdt-review-card-carousel\" data-id=\"37b8633\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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bdt-flex-middle bdt-star bdt-before\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating epsc-rating-4-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-review-card-carousel-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>A pleasant last weekend in April~!! \ud83d\ude04<br \/>There are a lot of people out~ \ud83d\ude04<br \/>Families also take time to enjoy everyday life and create memories~ \ud83d\ude06<br \/>\ud83d\udcf8\ud83d\udcf8\ud83c\udfdd\ud83c\udfdd \ud83c\udfd6\ud83c\udfd6 \ud83c\udfde\ud83c\udfde<br \/>(Foreign tourists from various countries are also busy taking souvenir photos~^^)<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-review-card-carousel-item swiper-slide\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-review-card-carousel-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-review-card-carousel-rating bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle bdt-star bdt-before\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating epsc-rating-4-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-review-card-carousel-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Morning visit to Cheonggye Square,<br \/>The trail is well laid out, and walking around while admiring the scenery is really rejuvenating ^^.<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-review-card-carousel-item swiper-slide\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-review-card-carousel-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\tclass=\"bdt-ep-review-card-carousel-rating bdt-flex-inline bdt-flex-middle bdt-star bdt-before\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating epsc-rating-4-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"epsc-rating-item\"><i class=\"ep-icon-star\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-ep-review-card-carousel-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>It rained late into the night,<br \/>So on my way out, I took a walk and got some fresh air!<br \/>If the weather had been fine, it would have been very busy.<br \/>and I probably wouldn't have been able to see well or take many photos.<br \/>But time and the hour were on my side,<br \/>and I really enjoyed my visit!<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-position-z-index bdt-position-bottom-center\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-arrows-container bdt-slidenav-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-navigation-prev bdt-slidenav-previous bdt-icon bdt-slidenav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"ep-icon-arrow-left-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bdt-navigation-next bdt-slidenav-next bdt-icon bdt-slidenav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"ep-icon-arrow-right-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d04bb2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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