After about a 3 1/2 hour chartered bus ride from Seoul, we arrived at
Bongjeongsa Temple near Andong. After a quick chrysanthemum tea sample tasting, we walked through the temple entrance
Ilju Gate and headed up the autumn forested hill. A foggy morning, it was slightly disappointing that brilliant hues of autumn leaves would evade us, but at least it wasn't raining.
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| Ilju Gate |
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| Small gate leading up to what looked like a residential quarters |
Located at the southern foot of the Cheondeung Mountain, the Buddhist temple site of Bongjeongsa dates back to 672 AD. According to a memorial writing for the construction, its location was selected after saint Eusangdaesa's paper crane that he threw landed at the site. All total there are ten buildings in the main temple site, along with a couple small annexed temples.
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| Even the bathroom facilities, located prior to the temple area, blended in nicely. |
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