Private tour in Seoul David M
up to 10 people
4 hours
Public transportation
1
David M.
I am an American citizen who has lived in South Korea since 1982, exploring it myself, leading...
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Take this guided visit to Seoul's largest and most important ancient Buddhist temple for spectacular scenery and observing some interesting traditional artworks. Doseon-sa was founded around 1100 years ago just beneath the three main peaks of Samgak-san, Seoul's sacred & prominent guardian mountain (a National Park), by one of Korea's greatest Buddhist masters. It has remained the most religiously important monastery of the Seoul area ever since; it is almost always crowded with sincere Buddhists. It has several unusual features that will be pointed out and explained to your group. There is a large ancient standing Buddha statue designated as a national Treasure, being worshiped around the clock. There are several unique shrines for great heroes of Buddhism and Korea's modern development, and a huge complex stone memorial for a great 20th-Century master. I will thoroughly explain the history of this temple and its various buildings, shrines and monuments -- and tell many colorful stories along the way!
I can pick you up at your hotel, or we can meet at the Sinseol-dong Metro Subway Station (Dark Blue Line #1) or anywhere else convenient. We will take the temple's shuttle-bus or a taxi up the steep road to the temple. I will show you around and explain everything! Fantastic views out over the NE city past magnificent red pine trees will be seen. If you wish to experience it, we can eat a basic vegetarian Korean lunch at the temple cafeteria at lunchtime, or eat other Korean meals at one of the good restaurants in the neighborhood below. You should be prepared for any likely weather conditions, and should wear good walking-shoes. As this temple is built on a steep slope, halfway up craggy mountain -- there are two elevators to help us up, or else some brief climbing can be done on gradual stairways; almost anyone can do it.
Contact your local guide to know more!!
we'll take taxis, the Metro Subway system or buses as appropriate; it's fairly easy.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
4 hours
Transportation:
Public transportation
1
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