Geumseonsa Temple is a Buddhist temple situated to the north of central Seoul. It is located not far from Gyeongbokgung Palace and Cheong Wa Dae (The Blue House). Although situated near central Seoul, its location within Bukhansan National Park, sometimes referred to as Samgaksan, makes it feel a world away from the city’s hustle and bustle.
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