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- Bongeunsa
Bongeunsa
Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple in Gangnam-gu and was founded in
794 AD by Yeon-hoe, the highest-ranking monk of Silla at the time.
The temple was reconstructed in 1498 and became the main temple of
the Korean Seon (Zen) sect of Buddhism. Today Bongeunsa is a
flourishing complex offering a 'Temple Stay Program' where visitors
can live as monks do for a few hours.
Information & Facts
Address
Language
The official language is Korean.
Money
South Korea's monetary unit is the won (KRW). Currency can be
exchanged at most banks and at casinos, and travellers cheques
cashed at authorised banks and hotels. Most merchants in the cities
accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards, but
Koreans traditionally prefer cash. ATMs at banks are usually
accessible only during banking hours, and instructions on the
machines are generally only in Korean. Public ATMs at convenience
stores and subway stations are generally available 24 hours. US
Dollars are an accepted form of foreign currency and can be used as
US Dollars in the areas around the American Military bases in South
Korea.
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