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Jinkwansa Temple is a temple founded by Hyeonjong of Goryeo in 1011, and has long been one of the four major temples representing the outskirts of Seoul.
Jinkwansa Temple is a temple founded by Hyeonjong of Goryeo in 1011, and has long been one of the four major temples representing the outskirts of Seoul. Located at the foot of the beautiful Bukhansan valley, it boasts clear nature and tranquil scenery. The tour continues past Iljumun (One Pillar Gate), Geungnakgyo Bridge, and the traditional pavilion Hongjeru, leading to Daeungjeon (Great Hero Hall), the center of the temple layout.
In particular, at Chilseonggak, which was preserved and not destroyed during the bombings of the Korean War, a Taegeukgi used during the March 1st Movement and copies of The Independent were discovered in 2009, making it a place that cherishes the noble history of modern independence movements. It is widely loved as a traditional temple that continues the lineage of Gukhaeng Suryukjae, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, and as a templestay destination that offers rest for the mind.
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