IgoUgo

Things To Do in Seoul

Chogyesa Temple

45 Gyunji-dong, Seoul, South Korea 110-170

Featured Review : Chogyesa Temple is an important temple for Korean Buddhism. This is one of the few Buddhist temples actually within the Seoul city limits. Buddhist temples were moved into the mountains of Korea to escape persecution f...See Full Review

  • #14 most popular
    thing to do in Seoul
  • Avg. User Rating:
    3 out of 5 stars

Nearby Things to Do

Pagoda (Tapkol) Park
User Rating: 2 out of 5
Insadong
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue
User Rating: 2 out of 5
Everland
User Rating: 3 out of 5
Myeongdong: Hyper Shopping
User Rating: 3 out of 5

Popular Seoul Hotels

Lotte Hotel Jamsil
User Rating: 4 out of 5
JW Marriott Seoul Hotel
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Renaissance Seoul
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul
User Rating: 4 out of 5
InterContinental COEX Seoul
User Rating: 4 out of 5

Popular Things to Do in Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Gyeongbokgung Palace
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Korean Folk Village
User Rating: 4 out of 5
National Folk Museum of Korea
User Rating: 4 out of 5
Insadong
User Rating: 4 out of 5

Helpful Seoul Links

Seoul Hotels and Vacations on Yahoo! Travel

Chogyesa Temple Reviews

Have you visited the Chogyesa Temple in Seoul? We're always looking for more Chogyesa Temple reviews and photos. Contribute yours today.

Korean Buddhist Temple

  • 3 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • February 14, 2010
Korean Buddhist Temple
Quote: Surrounded by mesmerizing Buddhist chants, Chogyesa Temple is rhythmic to the soul. Built in 1910, the temple became the main temple of Korean Buddhism's Chogye Order in 1936. The ornate handpainted lattice wood doors are worth a photo or two. In... Read the full Chogyesa Temple review

From journal Soulful Seoul

Best of IgoUgo

Chogyesa Buddhist Temple

  • 4 out of 5 stars by jmineo from L.A., California
  • March 28, 2001
Chogyesa Buddhist Temple
Quote: Chogyesa Temple is an important temple for Korean Buddhism. This is one of the few Buddhist temples actually within the Seoul city limits. Buddhist temples were moved into the mountains of Korea to escape persecution from invading countries. I... Read the full Chogyesa Temple review

From journal Seoul - A Cultural Immersion

Best of IgoUgo

Chogyesa Temple (Buddhist)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Pirate43 guide from Richmond, Virginia
  • December 11, 2000
Chogyesa Temple (Buddhist)
Quote: This is one of the largest Buddhist temples in the city and very very active. Although I was told that as long as I removed my shoes before entering the temple it would be ok to take pictures I felt it was inappropriate so I took them from... Read the full Chogyesa Temple review

From journal Seoul, Korea