Guided Tour of two Buddhist Temples & Hanok Village

Highlights

• Discover Seoul's spiritual sites on a private guided tour
• Visit the Hanok Village and admire the Samgak-san peaks
• Explore the historic Jingwan-sa temple and its courtyard
• Walk along the Dulle-gil Forest trail and enjoy the scenery
• See the Samcheon-sa monastery and its 1,000-year-old Buddha carving

Description

Begin your private guided tour at the beautiful Hanok Village, where modernized traditional Korean houses stand against the backdrop of the western Samgak-san peaks. Stroll into Jingwan-sa, a stately open-square courtyard compound once patronized by a king a thousand years ago and important in the 1919 Independence Movement. Meet the welcoming nuns who love green tea ceremonies and traditional worship festivals. Then, take a 30-minute walk on the lovely Dulle-gil Forest trail, passing gardens and groves. Stop for a quick haemul-pajeon (seafood pancake) or other foods lunch in an old-style restaurant overlooking a gushing stream (each pays their own, according to order). As a finale, tour the spectacular Samcheon-sa monastery, deep in a steep mountain gorge. Admire the 1000-year-old Buddha carving, holy pagodas, and the grandest Mountain-spirit Shrine in the entire Seoul area. Throughout the tour, hear colorful stories of old Korean culture from your guide.

Includes

Guided tour of Hanok Village Visit to Jingwan-sa temple Walk on Dulle-gil Forest trail Visit to Samcheon-sa monastery Cultural stories and insights

Excludes

Lunch costs

Important Information

• Each participant pays for their own lunch The tour involves walking on easy trails and uneven surfaces

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund