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• Information
  Introduction
  Situated in the middle of Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, Gilsangsa Temple was built on the site of a fancy restaurant called Daewongak. The restaurant owner donated her property which turned into a temple in 1997. Although Gilsangsa Temple has a relatively short history, it is conveniently located in the heart of Seoul, attracting many locals and international visitors alike. The temple also serves as a downtown cultural space by offering& variety of Buddhist programs like temple experience, classes on Buddhist teachings, and temple stay. The temple features Gilsang Seonwon (Zen center) and the House of Silence, which are special halls dedicated to practicing meditation. While Gilsang Seonwon provides meditation rooms for Buddhists with experience in meditation, the House of Silence is open to the general public at liberty to pursue personal meditation. Gilsangsa Temple also has a branch temple in Paris.
  
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• Tourist Sites

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    Sukjeongmun Gate (북악산 숙정문)

    Region : Seongbuk-gu Seoul
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Of the Four Great Gates (Sukjeongmun, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and Seodaemun), established by King Taejo in 1396, Sukjeongmun is called the north gate. Located to...

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    Choi Sunu House (최순우 옛집)

    Region : Seongbuk-gu Seoul
    Type : Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
    The Choi Sunu House is the old residence of Hyegok Choi Sunu (1916-1984), who lived in this house from 1976 until the day he passed away. The house is designate...

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    Waryong Park (와룡공원)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Parks
    Situated in Myeongryun-dong in Seoul and established in 1984, Waryong Park is located near Malbawi, one of the best overlooks from which to see the city of Seou...

• Accommodation

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    Moggoji-house [Korea Quality] / 모꼬지 게스트하우스(모꼬지) [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Moggoji Guesthouse is a hanok homestay place located in Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The third generation of the family is currently residing in and managing...

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    Eugene House [Korea Quality] / 유진하우스[한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Eugene’s House is a “hanok” guesthouse located in Hyehwa-dong, a district in Seoul that preserves the feel of the city from the old times. Once the home of phil...

• Restaurants

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    Suyeonsanbang (수연산방)

    Region : Seongbuk-gu Seoul
    Type : Bars/ Cafes/ Clubs
    Suyeonsanbang, a traditional Korean tea house located in Seongbuk-dong, was originally the house where the late Korean author Lee Tae-Jun wrote many of his book...

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    Seongbuk-dong Jip (성북동집)

    Region : Seongbuk-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This restaurant in Seongbuk-dong is famous for its Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) and dumplings. This restaurant's signature menu is noodle soup. This Korean di...

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    Seongbuk-dong Jip(성북동집)

    Region : Seongbuk-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This restaurant in Seongbuk-dong is famous for its Kalguksu (chopped noodle soup) and dumplings. This restaurant's signature menu is noodle soup. This Korean di...

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    Ssangdari Gisa Sikdang (쌍다리기사식당)

    Region : Seongbuk-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    As a place where you can eat at affordable prices, it is a restaurant loved by local residents. The best menu at this restaurant is pork bulgogi. This Korean di...

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    Seongbukdong Dwaejigalbi (성북동 돼지갈비)

    Region : Seongbuk-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    In business for more than 40 years, Seongbukdong Dwaejigalbijip has become a local legend thanks to its simple but savory menu. Pork served at the restaurant is...

• Shopping
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway + Bus]
  Hansung University Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 6.
  Take a Bus No. 1111, 2112 or village bus (maeul bus) Seongbuk 02 and get off at Gilsangsa Temple Bus Stop.
  
  

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