Cheonchuksa Temple

Serene Cheonchuksa Temple

Cheonchuksa Temple at Bukhan Mountain

Cheonchuksa Temple is on Dobongsan or Dobong Mountain in Seoul. Cheonchuksa Temple is known to be the oldest temple in the region.

Cheonchuksa is located East of Dobongsan, and it is under the management of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Cheonchuksa was established as “Okcheonam Hermitage” in 673 and is considered one of the oldest temples in Korea.

The temple and hermitage underwent a significant renovation and expansion under the patronage of Yi Seong-gye, the ruler of Joseon Dynasty. It has undergone many improvements including the royal order of King Seongjong in 1474 and being upgraded up to the present. The temple looks very serene and its surrounding simply beautiful and heavenly.

Cheonchuksa Temple is readily accessible via public transports as it is located right at Seoul City. More so, it is open to the public all year round and there is no entrance fee. But you may offer some amount to the temple if you wish to.

Location:

Dobong-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul 

Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si & Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

서울 도봉구 도봉동 , 경기 의정부시, 양주시 장흥면 일대

Facilities

Restrooms, fresh mountain spring water

Religious souvenirs, food

More Information

If you need more information regarding Cheonchuksa Temple and Dobongsan Mountain, you may use the contact details from Korea's travel guide site:

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-2-954-2566

Getting To Cheonchuksa Temple (천축사)

First, take the subway to Dobongsan Station (Line 1 and Line 7) and go to Exit 1. Then go right and cross over the bridge. From your position, you will see the main street dotted with small shops selling various products such as hiking gears, food, and hiking support paraphernalia. After crossing the road, go towards the right direction and walk for about 250 meters ahead where you can find the main entrance to the park. If you are not sure where you are heading, simply ask anybody around.

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