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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.
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Meeting and pickup
[Ex. 13] We will be waiting for you with a white board with the lead traveler's names written at right next to Exit 13 of Centum City Station.
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1Tongdosa 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 ticket included
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
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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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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