Tongdosa Temple Tour: Explore Ancient Korean Heritage

Experience the ancient beauty of Tongdosa Temple, a 1,400-year-old temple in Korea. Immerse yourself in the history and spirituality as you explore the temple and indulge in the delicious Eonyang Bulgogi cuisine.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tongdosa Temple - Tongdosa temple was designated as UNESCO world cultural heritage in 2018. The temple was built in 646 by master monk Jajang during Silla kingdom and it is regarded as one of the 3 most important temples in Korea since it enshrine the Sarira of Sakyamuni buddha. You will truly love this temple as you walk by old pavilions surrounded by mountains and stream. It takes 50 minutes from Busan by car.
What's Included
  • English speaking licensed tour guide
  • Parking fees and Highway toll
  • Lunch included (22,000krw per person - 180g Bulgogi lunch)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Any additional food and drink at the restaurant
Additional Information

Tongdosa temple, a 1,400-year-old Buddhist sanctuary, is a must-visit site in Korea, exuding ancient tranquillity. This hallowed spot where all Korean monks are ordained, houses a genuine Sarira of the Sakyamuni Buddha. Conveniently seated within an hours drive from Busan, this temple beautifies the landscape. Don’t forget to savor the tantalizing…

Location
Tongdosa Temple
108, Tongdosa-ro, Habuk-myeon,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jet818502
Jun 26, 2024
Exceptional day at Tongdosa - Solomon was a terrific guide the entire day. Our trip to Tongdosa was beautifully planned and finished with lunch at an exceptional restaurant. Solomon let us walk a beautiful riverside path to the temple and met us at the entrance, explaining the rock carvings, the statuary, the gates and cemetery areas. The temple buildings and paintings were beautiful and he took care to educate us about the history and details. If you want to learn about Sarina and find where they are located, you’ll have to take the tour!
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Charles
Oct 25, 2023
Fabulous private trip to Tongdosa temple from Busan. with gourmet Bulgogi lunch experience - My private trip to Tongdosa temple from Busan was fantastic. My tour guide was Mina who speaks fluent English, and she is very pleasant. Mina explained to me very clearly about the meaning of the 3 gates that lead to Togdosa temple, and arrangement of the different buildings in the temple complex, and each Buddha statue represents in each building. The architectonic design and the golden Buddhas and the artistic Tangkas in each building make the Tongdosa Temple a unique temple complex in South Korea. Tongdosa is a one of the many UNESCO World Heritage sites in South Korea, and it’s a must visit site for any visitor to South Korea. The most impressive hall is where the Buddha’s life is depicted in 6 Tangkas that fill the entire back wall. I highly recommend walking the long path in the pine forest next to a stream to access the Tongdosa Temple complex.
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Meander310268
Sep 20, 2022
A beautiful trip to remember - We had a fantastic time. Our guide Ms Jun took the time to share the long history of Tongdosa Temple in great detail. The temple was so beautiful. Ms Jun was quite superb in English which my husband much appreciated :) We also enjoyed a delicious traditional Korean lunch. The day we took this tour was absolutely beautiful. Much to clip in our memory bank. Definitely recommend this trip!!!
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