Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사)

A functioning Buddhist temple operating in the middle of Gangnam's glass tower district since 794 CE — the contrast between the traditional wooden halls and the skyscrapers visible from every angle of the courtyard is one of Seoul's defining images. The 23-meter stone Mireuk statue near the main gate is the largest standing Buddha in Seoul. Templestay programs run overnight for those who want the full experience. The pre-dawn service starts at 4 a.m. and the courtyard is accessible during open hours.

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