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Notable Buddhist site · Dobong-gu, Seoul

Gwangryunsa

광륜사

Gwangryunsa is a Buddhist site in Dobong-gu, Seoul.

Gwangryunsa: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this Buddhist site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Gwangryunsa

Season: October to March.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Gwangryunsa — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.68779, 127.03549. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Gwangryunsa

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    • 백련사 · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~37 km · Must-see
    • 현등사 · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Daewonsa · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~59 km · Must-see
    • Bomunsa · Buddhist site · Ganghwa-gun · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Dopiansa Temple · Buddhist site · Cheorwon-gun · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Cheongpyeongsa · Buddhist site · Gapyeong-gun · ~94 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gwangryunsa open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Gwangryunsa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Gwangryunsa?

    October to March. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Gwangryunsa?

    Nearby: 수락산광장 (viewpoint, 2 km), Dobongsan Jawoonbong (viewpoint, 3 km), Jungnangcheon Stream (river spot, 5 km), Onggi Folk Museum (museum, 5 km), Keunpokpo (waterfall, 6 km), Bukhansan National Park (sanctuary, 6 km).

    Is Gwangryunsa worth visiting?

    Gwangryunsa is listed as a notable Buddhist site in Seoul on Spotwander.