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Notable Buddhist site · Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Hwaseungsa

화승사

Hwaseungsa is a Buddhist site in Gwanak-gu, Seoul.

Hwaseungsa: 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 Hwaseungsa

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 Hwaseungsa — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.47300, 126.97113. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Hwaseungsa

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hwaseungsa open today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Hwaseungsa?

    October to March. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Hwaseungsa?

    Nearby: SeMA Nam Seoul Living Arts Museum (museum, 1 km), Gwaneumsa (temple, 1 km), Nakseongdae Park (park, 1 km), Seoul National University Museum of Art (museum, 3 km), Seoul National Cemetery (attraction, 4 km), Gwanaksan Mountain (viewpoint, 4 km).

    Is Hwaseungsa worth visiting?

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