Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Attraction

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울))

117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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At a Glance

Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Information: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-902-2663
Parking: Available
Address: 117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

Updated 2021.11.02

Expected Crowds (30 days)

Quietest day: Tue 10/20

Expected Crowds (30 days)
Date	Forecast
Tue 10/20	24 · Low
Wed 10/21	32 · Moderate
Thu 10/22	33 · Moderate
Fri 10/23	31 · Moderate
Sat 10/24	59 · High
Sun 10/25	71 · High
Mon 10/26	33 · Moderate
Tue 10/27	31 · Moderate
Wed 10/28	37 · Moderate
Thu 10/29	38 · Moderate
Fri 10/30	40 · High
Sat 10/31	62 · High
Sun 11/1	53 · High
Mon 11/2	32 · Moderate
Tue 11/3	30 · Moderate
Wed 11/4	34 · Moderate
Thu 11/5	29 · Moderate
Fri 11/6	29 · Moderate
Sat 11/7	47 · High
Sun 11/8	56 · High
Mon 11/9	32 · Moderate
Tue 11/10	28 · Moderate
Wed 11/11	34 · Moderate
Thu 11/12	30 · Moderate
Fri 11/13	33 · Moderate
Sat 11/14	55 · High
Sun 11/15	72 · High
Mon 11/16	30 · Moderate
Tue 11/17	32 · Moderate

Relative forecast (busiest day = 100) · Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of Monks Yongseon and Beomun.

The temple also has various templestay programs for visitors. Hwagyesa Temple is located not too far from the city but also provides a natural environment.

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Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Map

117, Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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