Explore Tongdosa Temple and customize your Busan-Gyeongju tour. Discover hidden gems and plan your perfect itinerary with expert guidance.
Explore Tongdosa Temple and customize your Busan-Gyeongju tour. Discover hidden gems and plan your perfect itinerary with expert guidance.
- Tongdosa Temple - Tongdosa is Korea’s most treasured temple, known as “the temple without a Buddha statue.” It is one of Korea’s five “Palace of the Jewel of Nirvana” temples, where Buddha’s relics take the place of a statue. Precept Master Jajang brought these relics, including a piece of Buddha’s robes, from China and enshrined them in 646 C.E….
- Tongdosa Temple - Tongdosa is Korea’s most treasured temple, known as “the temple without a Buddha statue.” It is one of Korea’s five “Palace of the Jewel of Nirvana” temples, where Buddha’s relics take the place of a statue. Precept Master Jajang brought these relics, including a piece of Buddha’s robes, from China and enshrined them in 646 C.E. As a result, the temple is one of Korea’s three Jewel Temples and serves as a Full Monastic Training Temple, alongside Yeongchuk Monastery.
- Ahopsan Forest - This is a stunning bamboo forest in Busan, where visitors can walk through and touch the bamboo. It is also a popular filming location for many Korean TV shows and movies.
- Haedong Yonggungsa - A must-visit site on a Busan tour, this temple is considered the most beautiful in Busan.
- Haeundae Blue Line Park - Enjoy the breathtaking views of Busan’s seashore from the Beach Train or Sky Capsule. These are among the most popular activities in Busan today.
- Busan Gamcheon Culture Village - Known as the “Santorini of Korea,” this village features thousands of colorful houses on a steep mountainside. There are numerous souvenir shops and street vendors. Don’t forget to capture memorable photos here!
- BIFF Square - The location of the Busan International Film Festival, this area is filled with celebrity handprints, street food vendors, and shopping opportunities. Hoddeok is the most popular snack here, so be sure to try some!
- Jagalchi Market - As the largest fish market in Korea, it boasts numerous retailers and a wide variety of seafood. Visitors can purchase seafood and have it cooked at nearby restaurants.

- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Private AC transportation
- English speaking tour guide
- Cost for vehicle
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Private AC transportation
- English speaking tour guide
- Cost for vehicle
- Meals
- Meals
This tour offers a visit to Tongdosa Temple as part of a private tour in Busan or Gyeongju! Although it’s located quite a distance from the center of Busan, it’s a worthwhile destination. Positioned between Busan and Gyeongju, you can explore Tongdosa and then continue your tour to Gyeongju.
The rest of the itinerary is customizable, allowing you to plan…
This tour offers a visit to Tongdosa Temple as part of a private tour in Busan or Gyeongju! Although it’s located quite a distance from the center of Busan, it’s a worthwhile destination. Positioned between Busan and Gyeongju, you can explore Tongdosa and then continue your tour to Gyeongju.
The rest of the itinerary is customizable, allowing you to plan your perfect trip! Once you book, assistance will be provided to help plan the itinerary, and support is available for booking attractions like the Blue Line Train - Sky Capsule.
Here are some attractions you can visit in Busan and Gyeongju:
Busan
- Haedong Yonggungsa
- Gamcheon Cultural Village
- X the Sky
- UN Memorial Park
- BTS Cafe
- Taejongdae
- BIFF
- Orukdo Sky Walk
- Songdo Beach and Gondola
Gyeongju
- Yangdong Village
- Bulguksa Temple
- Seokguram
- Namsan
- Tumuli Park
- Donggung and Wolji
- Woljeonggyo Bridge
- Kyochon Village
Let us know where you want to visit, and we’ll make it happen!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.