Stele of Bongseon Honggyeongsa, Goryeo stone stele in Seonghwan-eup, Cheonan, South Korea

The Stele of Bongseon Honggyeongsa is a Goryeo-era stone monument in Seonghwan-eup, Cheonan. Its tortoise-shaped pedestal, carved from a single stone with the base, bears a dragon head turned to the right and fin-like wings. The rectangular body is topped by a rounded capstone carved with a dragon among clouds.

King Hyeonjong founded Bongseon Honggyeongsa in 1021 to honor his father Anjong, and the temple was built from 1016 to 1021 under the supervision of Minister Kang Min-cheom. The stele was erected in 1026, five years after the temple's completion. It is the only surviving structure of the temple, which had already disappeared by the time the Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam was compiled.

The inscription records the temple's founding and reflects the scholarly traditions of the time through its careful calligraphy. Visitors can see how this stone monument served as a public record of important religious and cultural events in the community.

This stele is located in Seonghwan-eup in Cheonan and remains open to visitors. Since it stands outdoors, you can view it at any time, though clear weather provides the best light for seeing the carved details clearly.

The tortoise pedestal is cut from a single block together with its base stone, and its head turns to the right. The head carries fish-fin-like wings on both sides, and the rounded capstone shows a dragon among clouds.