Inside Seoul’s Ancient 23m GIANT BUDDHA Temple! 🇰🇷 | Bongeunsa, Gangnam

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Discover the serene beauty of Bongeunsa Temple in Seoul, South Korea with Latha & Prem Around The World! 🇰🇷✨ Located in the heart of Gangnam, right across from COEX Mall, this 8th-century sanctuary offers a peaceful blend of ancient Buddhist heritage and calm reflection surrounded by modern skyscrapers. Walk with us through the gate guarded by the Four Heavenly Kings and beneath colorful lantern-lined pathways to the main hall, home to three golden Buddha statues symbolizing past, present, and future enlightenment. The highlight of our visit was standing before the breathtaking 23-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha statue (one of the tallest Buddha statues in South Korea!), overlooking the sprawling Seoul cityscape. We also explore the temple grounds filled with hundreds of miniature Buddha figures, intricate woodblock scriptures, and traditional Zen Buddhism traditions. Whether you are planning a trip to Seoul, looking for top Gangnam tourist attractions, or curious about Korea's temple stay programs, this peaceful journey is a must-watch! 📍 Location: Bongeunsa Temple, Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea 🎥 Featuring: Latha & Prem Around The World --------------------------------------------------- ✨ VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: • ⛩️ Arriving at the historic 8th-century Bongeunsa Temple in modern Gangnam • 🛡️ Passing the Four Heavenly Kings statues and walking under colorful lanterns • 🪙 Admiring the three golden Buddha statues inside the main hall • 🗿 Standing before the magnificent 23-meter-tall outdoor Maitreya Buddha statue • 📜 Viewing ancient woodblock scriptures and hundreds of miniature Buddha figures • 🧘‍♂️ Learning about Korean temple stay programs and Zen traditions --------------------------------------------------- 🌍 EXPLORE OUR GLOBAL TRAVEL SERIES: Follow our adventures across the world! Check out our full travel playlists: 🇰🇷 South Korea Travel Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu491TeN3OyuwKbZQOo2TLD3oztHUq2Nz ⛩️ Japan Travel Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu491TeN3OythpbhyJfZmH6VXj_TuYiI7 🇵🇪 Peru Travel Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu491TeN3Oysu4xhEGQRlR2gSXldftZoy 🇦🇷 Argentina Travel Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu491TeN3OytIOszrzsH8ZWESBx7kzrpk 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Adventures: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu491TeN3OyuP1Qzc2_jRK27N1qaEQS_S 🚢 Baltic Cruise Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu491TeN3Oyu2NZs1YhXEgL5BmoY_-i4m 🇺🇸 USA & Canada Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu491TeN3Oyu4HafeH1YG4pQuhfVeU5_- --------------------------------------------------- 🔔 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE TRAVEL GEMS! 📅 New videos every week! If you love travel, culture, and exploring the world — subscribe and join our journey! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@LathaPremAroundtheWorld 💬 Comment below: Tell us where you’d love to travel next! 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe | ✈️ Share our adventures 📍 CONNECT WITH US: • Instagram: @lathaandpremaroundtheworld • For collaborations: lsamyrao@gmail.com #BongeunsaTemple #SeoulTravel #SouthKorea #Gangnam #GiantBuddha #LathaAndPremAroundTheWorld #ThingsToDoInSeoul #KoreaTravel #BuddhistTemple #SeoulVlog

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