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$2 Day Trip from Busan to the MOST ICONIC Temple in Korea, Tongdosa 통도사
This is the ultimate Korea travel guide to Tongdosa 통도사 , the most iconic temple in South Korea. This day trip from Busan to Tongdosa cost us less than $2.00 and became one of my most memorable moments here in Korea. Talk about worth every penny! If you are visiting Busan, Korea then this temple is a MUST SEE!
Tongdosa is one of the largest buddhist temples in South Korea, but it is historically the most important temple, as this was the temple that helped Buddhism to become mainstream in Korea within the Silla & Goryeo time periods. Tongdosa is one of the Unesco world heritage sites and contains several of Korea's national treasures.
This temple also offers a korea temple stay program for foreigners. We didn't stay here over night, but we did still manage to try out some temple food! Tongdosa offers lunch absolutely for free to everyone who visits! ( if you make it here during meal times ) This was my first time trying out temple food and it was delicious!
Tongdosa is a Korean Buddhist temple which is located at the base of a gigantic mountain, and as you hike further up, you'll discover hidden temples that have incredibly beautiful views, and each are uniquely designed. This was actually my favorite part of the day! Korea is such a beautiful country! There are roughly 20 or so hermitages ( smaller temples ) built into the mountains. In todays video, we went to 3 of the hidden temples. 비로암 Biroam, 자장암 Jajangam, 극락암 Geukrakam. If you'd like to know how to hike to each of the temples, feel free to ask me in the comments below!
Hidden temple #1 - Geukrakam ( 극락암 ) - Geukrakam Hermitage was first founded in 1344
Hidden temple #2 - Jajangam ( 자장암 ) - Jajangam Hermitage is named after the founder of Tongdosa Temple, Jajang-yulsa and this temple predates the construction of Tongdosa Temple
Hidden temple #3 - Biroam ( 비로암 ) - Biroam Hermitage was first founded in 1345 during the Goryeo dynasty and is only 500m north of Hidden temple #1
Tongdosa temple itself was built in the year 646 AD, and much of the buildings still currently standing were built between the year 1500-1700.
That being said, the temples themselves may not feel as grand as some of the newly built ones, but these have so much more character and history.
If you decide to take a day trip to Tongdosa by public transportation, take subway line 1 to the very last station ( Nopo Station ) and from there it will cost you 2800₩ ( roughly $2.00 ) for your bus fair right to the front gates of Tongdosa
So if you're looking for things to do in Busan, then Tongdosa is the perfect addition to your korea travel itinerary because here you'll get to experience the beautiful nature surrounding Korea, as well as visit some of the historic sites where history has was made.
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  • @taka1416
    @taka1416 10 годин тому

    This is a video with many prejudices: Demonization of Japanese for the way he is mentioned And America was not discovered in 1492, there were many people already living in America!

  • @8989shopper
    @8989shopper 5 днів тому

    Is it best to ride the sky capsule during sunset? And from which side is best for sunset? From east side of Busan to West or vice versa?

  • @bangtantv5108
    @bangtantv5108 13 днів тому

    So beautiful Buddhist culture ❤

  • @bangtantv5108
    @bangtantv5108 13 днів тому

    Buddha 🙏🌷

  • @apietrobonn
    @apietrobonn Місяць тому

    lovely vlog!!! Thank you guys :D

  • @iluvhockey97
    @iluvhockey97 Місяць тому

    Love your videos, great compositions, soundtrack, and editing. I wished you continue with your videos. What happened? No time?

    • @SomewhereinKorea
      @SomewhereinKorea Місяць тому

      Yep, got preoccupied for the time being but will be back at it soon :) thank you ! Really appreciate it !

  • @Aneisanangel
    @Aneisanangel 2 місяці тому

    What is the name of tis thrift market

  • @dramaXD13
    @dramaXD13 3 місяці тому

  • @rhyswong8976
    @rhyswong8976 3 місяці тому

    I had the privilege to follow your videos and man oh man that aunty tteok-bokki is amazing. Probably the best I ever had. Thank you for recommendation.

  • @rhyswong8976
    @rhyswong8976 3 місяці тому

    I had the amazing privilege to visit this temple from my trip in Busan, all because of this inspiring video of yours. Thank you so much for showing this video.

  • @daiyoungjung4621
    @daiyoungjung4621 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for another good video of Busan. Keep up the good work. ^-^

  • @Jthegreat84
    @Jthegreat84 3 місяці тому

    So happy I found this video! I have 5 hours in Busan before I head back to Seoul! Going to use this as my guide! 🥰

  • @adcelfau
    @adcelfau 3 місяці тому

    May i know what month was this taken? looks cold

  • @louislaforce3213
    @louislaforce3213 3 місяці тому

    Just found out your channel as we are planning our first trip to Korea next spring. Very cool videos. Love the animated characters. As fellow Canadians, would you recommand us to book a flight with Air Canada or with Korean Air ? I feel there's a "already in Korea" vibe if I fly with Korean Air, but I'm not sure if this company is as reliable and efficient as Air Canada. Any input? Thanks!

    • @Kake995
      @Kake995 3 місяці тому

      Hi ~I strongly recommend to fly with Korean air they will most likely cost more but flight experience and food is so much better compare to air Canada !Highly recommend it!

  • @lisawilliams2444
    @lisawilliams2444 3 місяці тому

    I enjoyed your video. How long did it take you on the Sky capsule? How long was did the train take? How long do you recommend to stay at this park? Can both be done in 2 hours?

  • @dianganda20
    @dianganda20 3 місяці тому

    Impressed with the details. Hope both of you will continue vlogging your travels. This is so helpful when we go to Busan.

  • @avatar8850
    @avatar8850 3 місяці тому

    You sound like Kermit the frog .

    • @SomewhereinKorea
      @SomewhereinKorea 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for pointing out my insecurity haha

    • @avatar8850
      @avatar8850 3 місяці тому

      @@SomewhereinKorea - so not trying to at all, I do appreciate your video, thx so much for the effort.

  • @xuminguyen
    @xuminguyen 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for your videos. I’m planning for my very first Korea trip. My first destination is Busan and all of your videos help me a lot. Sadly you guys stop making youtube video but hopefully these videos can be more viral for foreigner visitors like me 🙏🙏🙏

  • @michaelmarkunas
    @michaelmarkunas 4 місяці тому

    Thank you both! Excellent video! I am booking tickets now and will there in two weeks!

  • @buttlebe
    @buttlebe 4 місяці тому

    This is definitely one of the best introductory video to Busan, with maps and everything so systemic and well-oriented. However, no replies if u ask questions so won't subscribe.

  • @NicoleStacey-r2n
    @NicoleStacey-r2n 4 місяці тому

    Hi - let me know the best way to see the hidden temples in the mountains please

  • @brucelee7641
    @brucelee7641 4 місяці тому

    What is the name of the barbecue place that was in your video? Thanks

  • @buttlebe
    @buttlebe 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for ur sharing. May I know if we need to wear the shoe cover provided? Do we need to bring a trash bag to contain it or return to them later?

  • @catg6114
    @catg6114 4 місяці тому

    You guys are adorable

  • @FransiscaTouton
    @FransiscaTouton 4 місяці тому

    56245 Dedrick Views

  • @kristinetan269
    @kristinetan269 4 місяці тому

    Hi, we're visiting Busan this September for the first time and I just want to say that your vlogs are really helpful in making our itinerary. I just wanna ask, are Huinnyeoul, Gamcheon, Songdo Cable Car & Oryukdo accessible by taxi? Thank you so much!

  • @RayQ101
    @RayQ101 4 місяці тому

    Do you guys have a new channel?

  • @Valent_Nomad_vlog
    @Valent_Nomad_vlog 5 місяців тому

    Nice video! 👍 Busan is great! 😊 I enjoyed also vlogging along Haeundae district and Haeundae beach 🙂🙂

  • @Isamer0
    @Isamer0 5 місяців тому

    10:36 can we talk about how friendly this woman greeted you?

  • @방랑자-o7r
    @방랑자-o7r 5 місяців тому

    Great video.

  • @방랑자-o7r
    @방랑자-o7r 5 місяців тому

    Wow ! Thanks for yr wonderful video.

  • @4324234r
    @4324234r 5 місяців тому

    Should also mention that the sky capsules do not have air condition, only a small fan... Can be QUITE hot during the summmer season :)

  • @Spectrum-x6o
    @Spectrum-x6o 5 місяців тому

    I like your video. New subscriber here. I will. Visit this place next day and were onboard the cruise ship. I am so excited.

  • @jackrose9939
    @jackrose9939 5 місяців тому

    Wheres all the live music bars ?

  • @erroljohnsahagun6939
    @erroljohnsahagun6939 5 місяців тому

    Hi, I love this video!!! All the details I'm looking were covered in this video. Btw, would you know how may minutes of walking from Cheongsapo to Mipo ?

  • @manggispurple7449
    @manggispurple7449 5 місяців тому

    i have a plan go to busan next year..maybe 5-10th april 2025..is it still have cherry blossom?

  • @manggispurple7449
    @manggispurple7449 5 місяців тому

    i have a plan go to busan next year..maybe 5-10th april 2025..is it still have cherry blossom?

  • @karinam1451
    @karinam1451 5 місяців тому

    Nice quality video

  • @Joeneunpyaso
    @Joeneunpyaso 5 місяців тому

    Can we go alone or we have to be two ? Please I need an answer soon 🙂‍↕️

  • @into_seoul
    @into_seoul 6 місяців тому

    Tongdosa Temple is a temple that has existed since the Silla Dynasty and is currently called one of the three major temples in Korea. I enjoyed the video. I hope we can continue to share good videos together in the future!!

  • @dianganda20
    @dianganda20 6 місяців тому

    Love the format of the vid. So informative! Glad I stumbled on your vlog. Going to Busan this November.

  • @dianganda20
    @dianganda20 6 місяців тому

    Thankful for your vlog! Love the format and how you give details and recos. May both of you be blessed! Please continue vlogging. Really helpful.

  • @miriamwatchingyoutube
    @miriamwatchingyoutube 6 місяців тому

    Wow how do you have so little subscribers?! I just discovered your channel and I love your video's, they are so informative and relaxing to watch. I went to Nampodong a year ago and I loved the shops there. I miss Busan's Hotteoks :(

    • @SomewhereinKorea
      @SomewhereinKorea 6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much ! Really appreciate that :) have had my hands full lately but plan on getting back to posting content soon, hopefully that’ll help get the subs up haha

  • @shaikha.malzaabi7286
    @shaikha.malzaabi7286 6 місяців тому

    Is it possible to take a boat from heaunday beat to gwangali beach?

    • @SomewhereinKorea
      @SomewhereinKorea 6 місяців тому

      Not sure about that, but from one beach to the next you can either take the subway or it’s just a 7000 won - 10,000 won taxi ride

  • @HilaetHi
    @HilaetHi 7 місяців тому

    Wow fantastic ❤❤❤

  • @mdm5625
    @mdm5625 7 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jennyb33
    @jennyb33 7 місяців тому

    Best video of haeundae i’ve watched. Busan is so beautiful

  • @thatmechanical_girl
    @thatmechanical_girl 7 місяців тому

    Awesome video Guys!!! I am planning to come to Korea in early October 2024. I am interested to add hike for these hidden temples. I would like to know how to hike to each of the temples. You guys are doing a wonderful job..love your videos...lots of love

  • @gan2024
    @gan2024 7 місяців тому

    Enjoyed your videos, why'd you stop posting ? 😢

  • @alingatang
    @alingatang 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this!