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Four people in a traditional Japanese setting, performing a seated meditation or yoga pose. 1
Two people sitting on mats, one working on a red cushion and the other on a beige cushion. 2
A traditional pavilion with a tiled roof, a stone staircase, and a view of a valley with mountains in the background. 3
A large golden Buddha statue in a temple with colorful murals and smaller statues. 4
A group of people sitting on mats in a room with large windows, a traditional drum, and a potted plant. 5
By S.A. Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,374 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Daewonsa Temple Handcraft, Temple Food and Meditation Experience tour itinerary:
    8:00 Pick up at Hongik University station
    8:40 Namsan Yejang Bus terminal
    9:00 Hotel the Designers DDP
    11:00 Arrive Daeweonsa Temple
    11:30 108-Bead Prayer Bracelet Making experience
    12:00 Lunch (Temple food - vegetarian only)
    13:00 Forest Trekking
    13:30 Sound Meditation
    14: 30 Departure to Seoul
    17:00 Drop-off 8 mins walk from Hongik University station

    Experience a day of Korean Buddhist culture at Daeweonsa Temple, a peaceful mountain temple near Seoul. Join a hands-on 108-bead prayer bracelet making experience, enjoy a traditional temple meal, walk through the surrounding forest, and take part in a sound meditation session using traditional Buddhist instruments.

    This tour offers a chance to learn about temple life, mindfulness, and Korean Buddhist traditions in a quiet natural setting, all within a convenient day trip from Seoul.

Activity location

  • Daewonsa-gil 706beon-gil
    • Daewonsa-gil 706beon-gil
    • 52232, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • KFC Hongik University
    • 156 Yanghwa-ro
    • 04050, Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, South Korea

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Group tour from Hongik Un.

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
P 6,374.05 x 1 AdultP 6,374.05
Total
Price is P 6,374.05
Until Wed, Oct 7

Group tour from Namsan Y. B.T.

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 8:40
Price details
P 6,374.05 x 1 AdultP 6,374.05
Total
Price is P 6,374.05
Until Wed, Oct 7

Group tour from Hotel the D.

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 6,374.05 x 1 AdultP 6,374.05
Total
Price is P 6,374.05
Until Wed, Oct 7

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Licensed professional English / Chinese speaking tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    108-Bead Prayer Bracelet Making
  • Inclusions
    Temple food (vegetarian menu only)
  • Inclusions
    KRW 100 million passenger liability insurance per vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Other meals & beverages

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A full refund will be provided for cancellations made 3 days or more before the tour departures. Cancellations made 2 days before the tour date are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellations made 1 day before the tour date or on the day of the tour are non-refundable.
    • A minimum of 8 people are required for this tour. If the minimum group size is not met, you will be notified by email 3 days before departure with a full refund. For specific departure date requirements, we recommend confirming group status with customer service in advance.
    • Please keep silent and speak only when necessary as the temple is a spiritual place for practice and meditation.
    • The number 108 represents 108 human afflictions in Buddhist teaching. Each bow is a symbolic act of letting go of one affliction, and each bead you thread marks that release. By the end, you hold a bracelet made from 108 small acts of letting go.
    • Please be punctual for meals, chanting ceremonies and the other programs.
    • If you missed the tour (NO SHOW) on the departure day one reschedule is allowed. Contact customer service immediately on the NO SHOW day. The tour can be rescheduled to the same itinerary within 7 days of the original date (limited to confirmed departure dates). A rescheduling fee per person is payable directly to the guide on the new departure day.
    • Drinking, smoking and snacking are strictly prohibited during the stay.

Activity itinerary

Daewonsa-gil 706beon-gil

  • 3h 30m
Daewonsa Temple is a mountain temple in Gapyeong where visitors can experience Korean Buddhist culture through hands-on activities. The program includes making a traditional 108-bead prayer bracelet, enjoying a plant-based temple meal, walking forest trails, and participating in a sound meditation session using traditional Buddhist instruments.

Location

Activity location

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    Daewonsa-gil 706beon-gil
    • Daewonsa-gil 706beon-gil
    • 52232, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    KFC Hongik University
    • 156 Yanghwa-ro
    • 04050, Yanghwa-ro, Seoul, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel The Designers Dongdaemun
    • 306 Toegye-ro
    • 04615, Toegye-ro, Seoul, South Korea
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Namsan Yejang Bus Transfer Station Parking
    • 04628, Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

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