Songgwangsa Temple 송광사
Jeonju · Wanju Day Trips: Soyang & Samnye · Sights
Songgwangsa is a large temple on flat land, which makes it unusually easy to explore for visitors who prefer gentle walking. The approach road is lined with cherry trees, and in April the blossoms form a tunnel. The temple has a bell pavilion, main halls and a quiet courtyard.
Entry has been low or free but may change, so check at the gate. Allow about 50 minutes, and dress modestly. Information is mostly in Korean, but the grounds are easy to follow.
Getting there
The temple is in Wanju, about 40 minutes from Jeonju by car or taxi. Buses run from Jeonju but infrequently, so check times with your hotel. (Show a driver: 송광사)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 송광사
- Best time to visit
- Go in April for blossoms or in autumn for foliage; weekday mornings are calm.
- Pair it with
- Wibongsanseong Fortress & Wibong Falls is about 20 minutes by car, and Hwasim Sundubu (Main Branch) is on the way back.
- Great for
- Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- A flat, easy-walking temple. Look for the bell pavilion, and the cherry-blossom road in April.