Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주))

87 Bogwang-ro 474beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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At a Glance

Hours: 09:00-17:00 (Last admission 16:45)
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Information: +82-31-948-7700
Parking: Available
Address: 87 Bogwang-ro 474beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Updated 2026.10.16

Expected Crowds (30 days)

Quietest day: Mon 10/26

Expected Crowds (30 days)
Date	Forecast
Tue 10/20	24 · Low
Wed 10/21	25 · Low
Thu 10/22	22 · Low
Fri 10/23	23 · Low
Sat 10/24	41 · High
Sun 10/25	71 · High
Mon 10/26	20 · Low
Tue 10/27	23 · Low
Wed 10/28	24 · Low
Thu 10/29	23 · Low
Fri 10/30	24 · Low
Sat 10/31	51 · High
Sun 11/1	89 · High
Mon 11/2	30 · Moderate
Tue 11/3	26 · Low
Wed 11/4	29 · Moderate
Thu 11/5	29 · Moderate
Fri 11/6	29 · Moderate
Sat 11/7	76 · High
Sun 11/8	81 · High
Mon 11/9	28 · Moderate
Tue 11/10	28 · Moderate
Wed 11/11	28 · Moderate
Thu 11/12	26 · Low
Fri 11/13	30 · Moderate
Sat 11/14	69 · High
Sun 11/15	84 · High
Mon 11/16	26 · Low
Tue 11/17	22 · Low

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

Overview

Bogwangsa Temple is located on the foothills of Goryeongsan Mountain in Paju. It was founded by Doseon in 894, and rebuilt many times throughout the years. Currently existing temple buildings include the Main Hall (Daeungjeon Hall), Wontongjeon, Jijangjeon Hall, Jijangjeon, Ungjinjeon, Sansingak, Manseoru, and Seungdang. In addition, there are plaques in the handwriting of King Yeongjo and Kim Jeong-hui, as well as a single stupa. The area surrounding Bogwangsa Temple is also a popular natural tourist destination, where forests, valleys, and lakes harmonize beautifully.

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Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Paju Bogwangsa Temple (보광사(파주)) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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87 Bogwang-ro 474beon-gil, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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