This Busan tour takes you with a guide to Beomeosa, a 1,300-year-old Seon (Zen) temple founded in 678. It runs as one of two programmes: start at Beomeosa Station and walk the forest path up to the temple, explore its historic gates and quiet grounds, then taste plant-based temple cuisine; or explore Beomeosa, trek to the summit of Godangbong Peak on Mt Geumjeong, then enjoy acorn jelly and grilled duck. The guide speaks Korean, English and Chinese.

Walk through 1,300-year-old Beomeosa
with a guide

Meet your guide at Beomeosa Station on Busan Metro Line 1 to start the tour. Beomeosa is a Seon (Zen) temple founded in 678; explore its historic gates, quiet grounds and gardens while hearing the temple's stories. The tour lasts about 3 hours.

Programme 1: Forest walk and temple cuisine

Set off from Beomeosa Station and walk leisurely along the forest path for about 1 hour up to Beomeosa. Spend about 1 hour exploring the grounds and taking photos, then taste plant-based temple cuisine rooted in Korea's 1,700-year tradition at the Beomeosa Seon Culture Center. After the meal, return to Beomeosa Station by bus or on foot.

Programme 2: Godangbong Peak trek and local meal

After exploring the peaceful halls and cultural landmarks of Beomeosa, trek along the mountain trail to the summit of Godangbong, one of Mt Geumjeong's most scenic peaks. Enjoy forest paths, fresh air and wide views over Busan, then after descending, relax with a post-hike meal of acorn jelly and Korean grilled duck.

※ The itinerary is for reference only and may change depending on local conditions.

• Please check your mobile voucher in your email or the WAUG app.
• Come to the meeting point at Beomeosa Station at your booked time to meet your guide and start the tour.
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Beomeosa Station, Busan Metro Line 1
대한민국 부산광역시 범어사역

Meeting point info:
Meet by the benches below Exits 5 and 7 of Beomeosa Station, near the clinic and pharmacy.

Restrictions

• Children under 3 cannot participate.
• People aged 95 or over cannot participate.
• People with altitude sickness cannot participate.

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Water
• Weather-appropriate clothing

On-site information

• Bookings require a minimum of 4 people.
• The tour runs as either the forest walk and temple cuisine (Programme 1) or the Godangbong trek and local meal (Programme 2).
• Temple cuisine is plant-based.
• The guide speaks Korean, English and Chinese.
• Return transport is not included. Please make your own way to the meeting point at Beomeosa Station.
• Strollers, electric wheelchairs, alcohol and drugs are not allowed.
• Littering, making noise, making fires and nudity are not allowed.