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Untold Stories of Korea’s Spiritual Jewel at Tongdosa

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Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

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Tongdosa Temple: A Journey Beyond the Surface

Tongdosa isn’t just a temple—it’s a living tapestry of Korea’s spiritual, historical, and natural beauty. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Korea’s Three Jewel Temples, it holds profound religious significance, but its layers run even deeper: hidden hermitages, ancient pines whispering secrets, and art that survived wars.

Yet most visitors only scratch the surface.

Your guide walked Tongdosa’s paths hundreds of times—not as a guide, but as someone who loves its soul.

Nature as Sacred Space: We’ll slow down in the pine forest—I’ll teach you "산림욕" (forest bathing), and you’ll feel why it’s called "meditation in motion."

Food with Meaning: At the hanok café, your Bibimbap isn’t just Bibimbaap you've had before.

Private transport from Busan (no crowded buses).

Flexible pacing—extra time at your favorite spots.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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Tongdosa Temple

Explore Tongdosa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Korea’s Three Jewel Temples, on this immersive tour. Discover three of its most stunning and spiritually significant hermitages (among 20+ hidden in the mountains), stroll through a breathtaking pine forest trail—renowned as Korea’s most beautiful—and savor an authentic bibimbap meal with traditional desserts in a serene hanok café.

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

dessert included

entrance fees

Sedan, Van, or Bus (determined by number of participants)

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Untold Stories of Korea’s Spiritual Jewel at Tongdosa

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  • Beautiful spiritual Buddhist temple!!

    Tri P,,Oct 3, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We thoroughly enjoyed this tour even though there was light rain on and off when we were there. This temple has expansive structures with many hermitages across a large area. Clint, our tour guide who spoke perfect English and had extensive knowledge about this place, took us to all the major attractions where the big bus would not be able to go to. This is not a major tourist spot which allowed us to truly enjoyed the peaceful and beautiful scenery around us. We learned a lot about this place and the history of Korea Buddhism. If you are really into this spiritual religion, you should visit this place. The wonderful lunch at a local ha:nok location was so delicious and a great way to end the tour.

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