Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주))

Gwangju Jeungsimsa Temple (증심사(광주))

- Homepage : www.jeungsimsa.org
templestay.com
- Tel : +82-62-226-0108
Located on the western foothills of Mudeungsan Mountain, Jeungsimsa Temple is a representative temple of Gwangju. First founded by Buddhist monk Cheolgamseonsa Do Yun in 517 (Silla Kingdom), the temple was remodeled by Buddhist monk Hyesoguksa in 1094 (Goryeo Dynasty) and again by Kim Bang in 1443 (Joseon Dynasty). The temple was burned down during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598) and was reconstructed in 1609 by three Buddhist monks: Seokgyeong, Sujang, and Dogwang. It underwent several additional restorations before being destroyed again by fire during the Korean War (1950-1953). Most of the existing buildings, including Daeungjeon Halll (main temple building), were rebuilt in the 1970s.
- Address : 177, Jeungsimsa-gil, Dong-gu, Gwangju
※ Introduction Information
- Experience guide : Templestay
- Inquiries and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-226-0108
- Parking : Available
- Rest date : N/A (Open all year round)
- Use time
04:30-17:00


- Admission Fees : Free
- Available Facilities : Temple hall, walking path, trekking path, restrooms, drinking facilities, etc.
- Interpretation Services Offered : Available

Reservation must be made in advance (temple volunteer & Buddhist monk)






This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 21 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto