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Bongeunsa Temple at sunset in Seoul, South Korea

Buddhism has a 1,700-year history in Korea, marked by the many temples hidden away in the mountains—a few you can even stay in. With a Seoul address, Bongeunsa is unique in that it's located in an urban area. The temple has been around for 1,200 years, and today it serves as the center of Buddhist practice in South Korea. Should you choose to extend your visit, you can participate in a temple tour, tea ceremony, meditation, rosary making, and spending time with the monks themselves.