Bongwon-dong | |
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Korean transcription(s) | |
• Hangul | 봉원동 |
• Hanja | |
• Revised Romanization | Bongwon-dong |
• McCune–Reischauer | Pongwon-dong |
Country | South Korea |
Bongwon-dong is a legal dong, neighbourhood of the Seodaemun-gu district in Seoul, South Korea and is governed by its administrative dong, Sinchon-dong's office. Bongwon-dong has the Bongwon-Temple(Bongwonsa) built by Great master Doseon (827-898) in 889, 3rd year of Jinseong Queen, the 51st of Shilla Dynasty. Bongwon-Temple gives opportunities for visitors to experience "Seoul Lotus Festival" and "Yeongsamjae ritual" annually.
Coordinates: 37°34′23″N 126°56′49″E / 37.573°N 126.947°E