Place to visit
Yonggungsa Temple, South Korea: what it is and when to go
Yonggungsa Temple is a Buddhist temple in Incheon, South Korea (용궁사). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Buddhist temple in Incheon, South Korea · Temples
- Local name
- 용궁사
- Where
- South Korea
- Best time
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- ICN Seoul, 7.5 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 37.49717, 126.52782
What it is and where
Yonggungsa Temple is a Buddhist temple in Incheon, South Korea (용궁사). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Incheon, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.49717, 126.52782; the nearest main airport is Incheon International Airport (ICN, Seoul), 7.5 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Korea (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples places in South Korea. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Yonggungsa Temple is March to May and September to November.
- JanPossible9:41
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:01
- JunPossible14:34
- JulBetter not14:21
- AugPossible13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovBest time9:56
- DecPossible9:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to South Korea in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to South Korea
To enter South Korea there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the South Korea checklist. Currency: South Korean won (KRW); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 60 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 police · 119 ambulance and fire · 1330 tourist information, in Spanish.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sindo Peace BridgeRoad bridge in Incheon, South Korea5.1 km
- Cheongna Haneul BridgeBridge in South Korea5.8 km
- Yeongjong BridgeSelf-anchored suspension double-deck road-rail bridge, completed 2000 linking Yeongjong Island with the mainland at Incheon, South Korea7.2 km
- Incheon BridgeBridge in South Korea8.3 km
- GonghwachunBuilding in South Korea8.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the South Korea guide.
More in South Korea: Temples
- Bulguksa: Temple
- Haeinsa: Buddhist temple in Hapcheon County, South Korea
- Seoul Central Mosque: mosque in Seoul, South Korea
- Yoido Full Gospel Church: Pentecostal church
- Beomeosa: Temple
- Buseoksa: Buddhist temple in Yeongju, South Korea
Every South Korea place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yonggungsa Temple?
It is a Buddhist temple in Incheon, South Korea (용궁사 in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in South Korea: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Yonggungsa Temple?
March to May and September to November. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.
How do you get to Yonggungsa Temple?
The nearest main airport is Incheon International Airport (ICN), 7.5 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around South Korea is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the South Korea map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sindo Peace Bridge, Cheongna Haneul Bridge, Yeongjong Bridge. The rest is in the South Korea guide.
Keep reading
- Incheon14 places to see in and around Incheon, South Korea: Incheon Bridge, Yeongjong Bridge, Manisan. Best time: March to May and September to November.
- Temples56 places for temples in South Korea, from Bulguksa to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: March to May and September to November. Each with its own season by altitud
- South KoreaBefore travelling to South Korea: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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