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Exploring a thousand years Buddhism temple from Seoraksan hiking
A 2.5-hour guided visit to Sinheungsa, the thousand-year-old temple inside Seoraksan, with a meditation class from a practising Buddhist guide.
US$31 each · US$62 for two · Meeting point in the listing
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- An hour at Sinheungsa with a Buddhism guide, then an hour on meditation tips you can use at home.
- The meditation class is included, and the guide has practised for over 10 years by the record's wording.
- Suitable for all fitness levels, and the vehicle and all areas are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Passengers heading to Seoraksan anyway who want the temple explained rather than passed by.
No reviews yet. It meets at the park visitor centre, about 14 km from the ship; a Sokcho pickup is offered only for groups of more than 3. Heavy rain can cancel it. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
The day, stop by stop
- Sinheungsa Temple · 1 hrYou will explore the thousand-year-old Buddhist monastic temple with a professional Buddhism guide. You will learn how a Buddhist temple is arranged according to Buddhist concepts, what each building means, and how it affects people and culture. You will learn about Buddhist practice and what a monk's life is like.
- Seoraksan National Park · 1 hrFirst, you will talk about meditation with the guide, who is Buddhist and has been practicing for over 10 years, and you will learn about simple tips for meditation as beginners. Second, moving to the meditation forest, you will learn about walking meditation.
- Meditation class
Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by chan.
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Is the Exploring a thousand years Buddhism temple from Seoraksan hiking worth it from the Sokcho cruise port?
A 2.5-hour guided visit to Sinheungsa, the thousand-year-old temple inside Seoraksan, with a meditation class from a practising Buddhist guide. Best for: Passengers heading to Seoraksan anyway who want the temple explained rather than passed by.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 5 hours. The tour runs 2 hr 30 min; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. 150 minutes plus 90 minutes is 4 hours. The taxi between the cruise terminal and Seoraksan is about 26 minutes each way, rounded to an hour in all, so 5 hours. It fits the 10-hour Westerdam call with time for the cable car.
Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?
The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. The operator may cancel for bad weather, with a refund.
What should I know before booking?
No reviews yet. It meets at the park visitor centre, about 14 km from the ship; a Sokcho pickup is offered only for groups of more than 3. Heavy rain can cancel it. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
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