Nonsan Gwanchoksa Temple (관촉사(논산))

Gwancheoksa Temple is a historic Buddhist temple on the eastern foothills of Banyasan Mountain in southern Nonsan. One of the city’s Top 8 Scenic Views, it is best known for the 18-meter-tall Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva, known as Eunjin Mireuk. The statue’s gentle, compassionate expression has earned it the nickname “the Smile of Baekje.” Other notable relics include a stone lantern, five-story stone pagoda, and stone gate in front of the statue. Several of the temple’s relics are designated national or provincial cultural heritage, including the Maitreya Bodhisattva statue as a National Treasure and the stone lantern as a Treasure. From the temple courtyard, visitors can also take in sweeping views of the fertile Nonsan Plain.

Opening Hours

08:00-20:00  

Holiday

N/A (Open all year round)  

Parking

Available  

Inquiries

+82-41-736-5700  

Restrooms

Available

Admission Fees

[Individuals]
Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won

[Groups]
Adults 1,000 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 700 won

* Adults (ages 19 and older) / Teenages (middle & high school students) / Children (ages 7 to 12)
* Free admission for senior citizens (ages 65 and older)
* Groups: 30 or more people