Yongju-sa (Buddhist temple)

2009 4 April Info letter No.59

1.7km away from Yunggeonrung, Yongjusa is Buddhist temple not in the mountain but beside road rounded with forest. Originally Galyang Temple constructed in year 854(16th year of King Munsung of Shilla Dynasty) by Yeomgeohwasang was here, it was closed down after destroyed by fire during Byungjahoran. After that
King Keongjo moved tomb of his father Prince Janghun to here, Hwasan, formed Hyunryungwaon (upgraded as Yungrung later), and formed Yongju temple as temple of tomb at the place Galyang temple was to pray for his father’s soul. It is said that a day before inauguration ceremony of temple, King Jeongjo dreamt about a
dragon ascent to heaven with holding Yeoeujoo(jewel bead) in the mouth, by that, temple is called as Yongjoo(dragon bead).

Location
Hwaseong-si Songsan-dong 188

Transportation
Suwonstation (City Bus 24, 46)  Yongjusa

Operation hours
06:00 ~ 22:00

frequency
20 minute time taking 40 minutes

car
from byeongjeom-dong on no. 1 National way connect between Seoul and
Osan drive west approximately 3km, then you can reach yongjusa

Hotels of Hwaseong city

Laviedor Resort
141-39 Botong-ri,Jeongnam-myeon
Grade : Special 1st
Number of room: 241
Inquity: 031-352-7150
www.laviedorresort.co.kr
Ramada-Dongtan Hotel
60-3 Bansong-dong,
Grade : Special 1st
Number of room: 150
Inquity: 031-377-2346
www.ramada-dongtan.com

Jes hotel
235-61 Wolmun-ri,
Paltan-myeon
Grade : Special 2st
Number of room: 38
Inquity: 031-359-8991
www.jeshotel.co.kr

Worldtourist Hotel
927-10 Gumuncheon-ri,
Hyangnam-eup
Grade : Special 2st
Number of room: 81
Inquity: 031-353-7833
www.worldtouristhotel.com


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