Religion (Buddhism) experience with local guide
Joined 2025
This tour will give you a chance to experience Buddhist religious activities together with native Korean.
You will understand the history of Buddhism, basic theory of Buddhism, different kinds of Buddha & Bodhisattva, the structure of Buddhist temple and each simbol & meaning.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the lobby of your hotel
- where the front desk is located
Jogyesa Buddhist Temple
Jogyesa temple is a kind of head temple of Korean buddhism association. If you want, even you can attend buddhist service together with me.
National museum of Korea
At the National central museum, we will focus on the Buddhist art hall.
You can have lunch here.
Bongeunsa Buddhist Temple
Although Bongeunsa Temple is located in the bustling Gangnam area, the temple is very quiet and peaceful.
It still remains in a mountain while the surroundings have been developed.
There is a big statue of Maitreya Buddha.
COEX, starfield library
Near to Bongeunsa temple, there is COEX convention shopping mall (Starfield library located & The Statue of hands of singer Psy).
Considering time spent and your next destination, our tour can be finished either at your Hotel or here.
Ending Point
COEX or your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
* Meal & drinks for you
(approx. 10,000~30,000 won for lunch)
* Transportation fare for you
(approx. 10,000 won per person in case of bus and subway)
* Travelers Insurance (please subscribe it for you by yourself)
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Andy P.
Who you travel with is as important as where you go and what you see.
Here I am for you!
I have obtained official tour guide certificate in 2018.
I appreciate a lot of good reviews and kudos directly to me or indirectly through multi-national or Korean travel agencies as for my performance in the concerned tours.
Here are some extracts from the reviews.
Quote;
"Our tour guide Andy, in south Korea was exceptional, making the experience both educational and entertaining. His in-depth knowledge about the history and culture of the area was impressive, and he shared fascinating stories that brought the sites to life. His passion for the job was extremely good, leaving us with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for Korea." ; Unquote
On this ocassion, I would like to express gratitude from my warm heart to all the travelers whom I have met.
And, more about myself, I was born and raised in Seoul. Before becoming a tour guide, I had been working in Petrochemical Industry for major Korean conglomerates for quite a long timeframe. And, for developing overseas business projects of the enterprises. I resided in Indonesia and Vietnam as an expatriate for about 9 years.
Working in an international business environment and in a big organization gave me chances to broaden my views of the world and better understand diverse perspectives, cultures, religion, economics and politics as well. And, as I like reading books, my understanding about Korean history and human beings have been deepened with time.
You will see real Korea with the unviased vision through the eyes of real Korean.
Come and enjoy with me!
Sincerly,
Andy
*Qualification/License :
Official English interpreting tourist guide (Korea Tourism Organization)
Korean History Evaluation Test 1st Grade certificate.
Driver's license(Sedan and Van)
*Academic background :
Master degree (Business & Administration)
Bachelor's degree (engineering chemical dept.)
$500/ per group
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