Published 2003-01-09 Updated 2024-07-11 View 64240
We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Gangwon-do Pyeongchang-gun, Woljeongsa Temple & Needle Fir Forest (월정사.월정사전나무숲) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.
Woljeongsa Temple is located in a forested valley on the eastern side of Odaesan Mountain. The 1 kilometer path leading to the temple passes through a forest of tall fir trees, some over 500 years old. Woljeongsa Temple is in charge of over 60 temples and 8 monasteries in the area. The temple was established by Monk Ja Jang (590-658) of the Silla Kingdom. Woljeongsa Museum is also located within the temple grounds, displaying artifacts and treasures from Buddhist culture of the Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), including an octagonal nine-story stone pagoda and a stone seated bodhisattva.
Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 5,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 500 won
Groups - Adults 4,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 400 won
* Adults (ages 19-64) / Teenagers (ages 13-18) / Children (ages 7-12)
* Group: 30 people or more
* Free admission (ID required): Senior citizens (ages 65 and older), preschoolers (ages 6 and younger)
Available Facilities
Woljeongsa Museum, traditional tea house, etc.
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Off Season (December-April): Sedan (under 1,000 cc) 2,000 won / Mid-sized car (1,000 cc and over) 4,000 won / Large vehicle (bus) 6,000 won
Peak Season (May-November): Sedan (under 1,000 cc) 2,000 won / Mid-sized car (1,000 cc and over) 5,000 won / Large vehicle (bus) 7,500 won
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