Sangwonsa Temple
상원사
An ancient mountain temple above Woljeongsa that houses Korea's oldest surviving bronze bell, the Sangwonsa Bell, cast in 725 and designated a National Treasure.
Sangwonsa Temple lies within Odaesan National Park, about 9 km north of Woljeongsa Temple. Legend says it was founded by the Silla monk Jajang, and it is a place of worship for Manjusri Bodhisattva. The Sangwonsa Bronze Bell, cast in 725, is the oldest bell in Korea and is designated a National Treasure. The wooden seated statue of the child Manjusri, also a National Treasure, is here as well. Behind the temple you can climb to Jeokmyeol Bogung, which houses Buddha relics, and further up is the trailhead for Birobong Peak. From Woljeongsa, you can take a bus or walk the Seonjae-gil trail to reach the temple. Entry to the temple is free, but parking is charged.
Opening hours
Approx. 04:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Odaesan Birobong Peak
- Odaesan Seonjae-gil Trail
- Woljeongsa Temple
- Pyeongchang Trout Festival
- Samyang Ranch (Samyang Roundhill)
- Alpensia Resort
- Alpensia Ski Jumping Centre
- Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch