Geumseonsa Temple금선사

At a glance

Geumseonsa sits in Gugi-dong in Jongno, facing Inwangsan across the valley. Follow Bukhansan National Park's Bibong course past the Office of the Five Northern Korean Provinces and its one-pillar gate is the first you reach. Beyond Banyajeon, the hall used for services, a pine tree more than 200 years old stands in the middle of the grounds, and 108 steps lead up to Daejeokgwangjeon, the main hall at the temple's highest point. To one side are Samseonggak shrine and an arched stone bridge over water running down from the mountain.

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Geumseonsa Temple · 2 tours & tickets

1. KlookKorean templestay at GeumseonsaA templestay program at Geumseonsa, on Bukhansan in Jongno.Book
2. GetYourGuideBukhansan hiking & culture tourAn 8-hour guided Bukhansan hike from Gwanghwamun; the trail starts at Geumseonsa Temple and runs past the Bibong ridge, followed by a meal.Book

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  The temple is at the start of Bukhansan's Bibong course, so a visit or templestay combines easily with a hike.

Nearby

Bugaksan MountainThe 342 m peak behind Gyeongbokgung, where Seoul's old city wall begins, with oak woods and seasonal trail hours.Bukhansan National ParkGranite peaks rising straight out of northern Seoul: a national park of ridges, clear valleys, an ancient mountain fortress and about 100 temples.Inwangsan MountainA rocky granite peak west of Gyeongbokgung, traced by the old city wall, with views over the palace and downtown Seoul.Seoul City Wall TrailAn 18.6 km walk around Joseon Seoul's city wall over Bugaksan, Naksan, Namsan and Inwangsan, split into four manageable sections.