Jeungsimsa Temple, Gwangju

Jeungsimsa is a Buddhist temple on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain. Founded in the Silla period, it was rebuilt several times; many present buildings, including Daeungjeon Hall, date from postwar reconstruction in the 1970s.

Address: 177 Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
Hours: KTO lists 04:30–17:00, year-round opening and free admission. Services and special events may affect on-site access.

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한국관광공사Official visitor information: Jeungsimsa Temple, GwangjuOpen the institution's visitor-information page. No photograph is reproduced.

Why it matters now

When combining a temple visit with hiking, check the listed visiting hours and plan to finish your walk before dusk.

Why go

Explore a historic Buddhist temple amid Mudeungsan’s forested foothills. Keep quiet in worship areas and respect on-site guidance.

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Plan the visit

Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.

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Getting thereFind directions on NAVER Map ↗177 Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →KTO lists 04:30–17:00, year-round opening and free admission. Services and special events may affect on-site access.

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