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A waterfall, a traditional building, and colorful lanterns in a lush green setting. 1
A peacock walking on a tiled surface near a building with yellow walls and wooden pillars. 2
A traditional Korean temple with a lotus pond and pagoda. 3
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Hidden Buddhist Temples Tour from Busan Private Day Trip

By Korea Go Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $365 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This temple tour offers something many travelers rarely experience: the chance to slow down and truly reset while traveling.

Unlike busy city tours or crowded attractions, this journey leads you into quiet, living spiritual spaces where time feels unhurried. Walking beside Hongryongsa’s waterfall, standing before Seokbulsa’s stone Buddhas carved into the mountain, or exploring the serene grounds of Tongdosa, you are not just seeing history but gently connecting with it. Natural sounds replace city noise, creating a calm atmosphere that lingers long after the visit.

The greatest strength of this tour is its focus on depth rather than speed. Instead of rushing, you are given time to absorb each place and experience Korea’s spiritual heritage in a personal and meaningful way. It is ideal for travelers seeking quiet beauty and a memorable cultural experience beyond Busan’s well-known landmarks.

Activity location

  • Hongnyongsa Temple
    • 372, Hongnyong-ro, Sangbuk-myeon
    • 50562, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hongnyongsa Temple
    • 372, Hongnyong-ro, Sangbuk-myeon
    • 50562, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Check availability

4 Hour Temple Tour | 1–15 Pax

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Seokbulsa and Hongryongsa
Duration: 4 hours
Sedan, SUV, or Minivan
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$365.00 x 1 Adult$365.00
Total
Price is $365.00
Until Mon, Jun 29

8 Hour Temple Tour | 1–15 Pax

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
  • Tongdosa Temple: 8-hour option: Visit three temples, including Seokbulsa, Hongryongsa and Tongdosa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Duration: 8 hours
    Sedan / SUV / Minivan
    Pickup included
Language options: English
Price details
$450.00 x 1 Adult$450.00
Total
Price is $450.00
Until Mon, Jun 29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transportation
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    Pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Fuel surcharge
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Parking Fees
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    A professionally qualified tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Hongnyongsa Temple

  • 1h
Hongryongsa Temple: A Hidden Gem Near Busan Just an hour from Busan, Hongryongsa Temple sits quietly in the forested hills of Yangsan. It’s a peaceful spot full of nature, legends, and charm. The temple is next to a stunning three-level waterfall, where rainbows often appear in the mist. Local legend says a red dragon once lived there and flew to the sky on a rainbow—this is how the temple got its name. Built over 1,300 years ago by the famous monk Wonhyo, the temple was once a place where 1,000 monks gathered for teachings. It’s said they all reached enlightenment, and the mountain became known as Cheonseongsan—“Mountain of a Thousand Saints.” Today, you can enjoy quiet paths, wooden halls, and the sound of flowing water. It’s not a big or touristy temple, but that’s part of its charm. Hongryongsa is perfect for those looking to relax, reflect, and discover Korea’s spiritual side in a truly serene setting.

Seokbulsa Temple

  • 1h
Seokbulsa Temple is one of Busan’s captivating hidden Buddhist sites, a serene escape from coastal bustle. Deep in the mountains, it invites reconnection with nature and spirituality away from city chaos. Unique stone Buddha carvings are etched into natural rock cliffs, colossal figures blending with the landscape—unlike hall statues. These reliefs embody Korean Buddhism’s harmony of faith and nature, revealing ancient artistry. A gentle forest trail leads there, traffic fading to birdsong, winds, and mossy paths. Peace envelops for contemplation. Uncrowded, it suits Buddhist fans, photographers, or Busan pauses—ideal for private tours unveiling Korea’s soul.

Tongdosa Temple

  • 1h 30m
Tongdosa Temple is one of Korea’s most important Buddhist temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of “Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea.” Located near Busan, it offers visitors a deep and authentic insight into Korean Buddhist tradition. Tongdosa is especially unique because its main hall does not enshrine a Buddha statue. Instead, it houses sacred relics of the historical Buddha, which is why it is often called “the Temple Without a Buddha.” This rare tradition gives the temple exceptional spiritual significance and distinguishes it from other temples in Korea. Surrounded by forested mountains, Tongdosa provides a calm and spacious setting where visitors can explore traditional halls, stone pagodas, and open courtyards at a relaxed pace. As one of Korea’s Three Jewel Temples, it represents the Buddha himself and continues to function as an active center of Buddhist practice.

Location

Activity location

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    Hongnyongsa Temple
    • 372, Hongnyong-ro, Sangbuk-myeon
    • 50562, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hongnyongsa Temple
    • 372, Hongnyong-ro, Sangbuk-myeon
    • 50562, Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

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