Wonhyosa (Temple) 원효사

Wonhyosa (Temple)

Wonhyo-sa is an ancient temple founded by the Buddhist monk, Wonhyo-daesa, during the Shilla dynasty period. Located at the northern border of Mudeungsan,below the peak of Wonhyobong,  it is a 7 – 8 minute walk from the entrance up the slope of Mudeungsan. Some 100 Buddhist relics, including a standing bronze Buddha sculpture, were discovered under the newly constructed buildings in the 1980’s and are currently on exhibition at the Gwangju National Museum.

• Address: 846 Geumgok-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-266-0326
• Bus stop: Wonhyosa (원효사) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)