Bomunsa Temple Incheon

Bomunsa Temple is said to be constructed by Queen Seondeok in the year 635 during the Silla Era. At the entrance of the temple is the 600 year old Chinese Jupiter Tree. Seokgulamja, a Buddhist Temple in a natural cave, is situated just behind this tree. The huge millstone that the monks used for cooking has been designated as a Cultural Monument. The Ma-aeseokbuljwasang and the Nunseop rock, situated at the backside of the temple is a must-see attraction for tourists. Nunseop is an engraving on a 10 m high rock that looks like an eyebrow. Ma-aeseokbuljwasang, is the image of Buddha in a sitting posture, engraved on Cliff or rock.

The Bomunsa Temple gives a good view of the West Sea. The Seokmodo Island, where the mountain and the sea blends harmoniously, presents a fantastic view of the sunrise and seashore. Many a film-maker has been enticed to choose the spot for their films.
The temple is open all days of the year. Admission fee varies form Children to Adults. There is a special entry fee for groups of different ages. The visitors hav to pay a parking fee of 2,000 won for small sized Vehicles and 5,000 won for large vehicles.

How to reach:
  -   Seoul (Shinchon) ? Oepo-ri Bus Terminal
Timings: 5.40 – 17.30; Frequency: Every one hour, Very 30 minutes on holidays.
Journey Time: 2 Hours
  -   Ganghwa Bus Terminal ? Seokpori Dock
Boarding: Ganghwa Bus Terminal; Landing : Seokpori Dock;
Journey Time: 10 minutes; Timings: 7.00 – 18.30 ( subject to change according to sunrise and sunset); Fare : 1,200 won (Adults), 600 won (for children between 6 and 12 years) Free (for children below 5 years).
  -   Seokpori Dock ? Bomunsa Temple
Timings: 7.15 – 18.30; Frequency: every one hour, and 30 every 30 minutes on weekends.

Enquire & Informations: Ph.: +82-32-933-8271;
URLs: htt://English.ganghwa.incheon.Kr/ (Kor, Eng, Jpn, Chn); www.bomunsa .net (Kor)

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