Bosingak

Boshinggak is the pavilion that houses the giant hanging bell that was made in 1986 and was used during the Joseon Dynasty to indicate the time. The bell was rung 33 times at four in the morning, indicating the start of the day and the opening of the city gates, and at ten in the evening, The bell rings 28 times and the gates are closed at night. The bell was originally located at Wongaksa Temple in 1468, but was moved to its current location in 1619. The original bell has high cultural value and is preserved today in the National Museum of Korea, where tourists and locals can visit. Both enjoy commemorating history with a one-hour bell-ringing ceremony daily (except Mondays).