Fodor's Expert Review Bongeunsa

Situated just north of COEX Mall, this beautiful Buddhist complex is an oasis of tranquility in the amped up concrete and steel environs of modern Gangnam. Built in 794, the temple is home to 3,479 Buddhist scriptures, making it much more than a tourist attraction in the heart of one of Seoul's most modern and hectic districts. Bongeunsa is also part of South Korea's temple stay program, so it's possible to sleep overnight and experience life from a monk's perspective.