Stele of Bongseon Honggyeongsa
천안 봉선홍경사 갈기비
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Stele of Bongseon Honggyeongsa
Welcome to the historic city of Cheonan, the very crossroads of the Korean peninsula. I am delighted to be your guide today as we explore a monumental testament to faith, filial piety, and statecraft: the Stele of Bongseon…
Listen in the app2The Approach and Canola Fields
Our journey begins on the approach to the site, stepping off the busy modern thoroughfare of National Route One, which connects Cheonan to Pyeongtaek. As you walk along this path, take a moment to observe the striking…
Listen in the app3The Stele Outer Enclosure
As we arrive at the center of the site, stand before the protective enclosure and take in the full, magnificent presence of the Stele of Bongseon Honggyeongsa. Designated as National Treasure Number Seven on December twentieth,…
Listen in the app4The Tortoise Base (Gwibu)
Focus your attention now entirely on the foundation of the monument, the magnificent stone pedestal known as the Gwibu. In traditional East Asian cosmology, the tortoise is a sacred creature of immense strength and longevity,…
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Let your gaze move upwards from the dynamic tortoise base to the smooth, imposing central body of the monument, known as the Bisin. This rectangular slab of granite is the very heart of the stele, carrying the vital historical…
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Finally, tilt your head back and direct your attention to the crowning glory of the monument, the intricately carved capstone known as the Isu. This heavy, rounded piece of granite rests atop the main body, serving both as a…
Listen in the app7The Vanished Temple Grounds (Site of Bongseon Honggyeongsa)
Now, turn your back to the stele and gaze out over the wide, open expanse of the surrounding fields. You must now rely on the theater of your imagination, for you are standing in the very center of what was once the magnificent…
Listen in the app8The Guesthouse Site (Gwangyeontongwon)
Let us now walk toward the western perimeter of the site, where the historical footprint of the grand temple complex extended further to address an urgent, earthly need. Here, directly facing the majestic temple halls, stood a…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our tour of the Bongseon Honggyeongsa site draws to a close, let us pause for a moment of final reflection. We have journeyed through a remarkable landscape of history, from the visionary military strategies of King Taejo Wang…
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What is Stele of Bongseon Honggyeongsa?
Stele of Bongseon Honggyeongsa is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 36.9431, 127.1347 |
| Last updated |