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Overview
- Experience cooking vegan temple food with a Buddhist monk
- Taste your handmade dishes and learn the philosophy behind temple cuisine
- Explore Korea's largest medicinal herb and ginseng market
- 4. Explore Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- 5. Take part in a wellness-focused, fully plant-based food tour
Activity location
- Seoul
- Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 서울특별시 안국역사거리 | Please come to "An-guk Station Exit 1". The guide will be holding a Tripper sign.
- Jae-dong, Seoul, South Korea
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Sorry this activity isn't available on Sun, Jun 29
What's included, what's not
- Licensed professional English-speaking tour guide
- Temple food cooking class fee (with Buddhist monk instructor)
- Admission to Changdeokgung Palace
- Pick up & Drop off
What you can expect
Ever wondered what Korean monks eat — and why? Discover the answer through mindful cooking in a calm, contemporary studio grounded in Buddhist culinary tradition.
Your experience begins with a hands-on vegan temple food class, led by a practicing Buddhist monk. Rooted in centuries of philosophy, this plant-based cuisine focuses on seasonality, simplicity, and harmony.
As you prepare and enjoy a wholesome meal, you’ll gain insight into how each ingredient reflects monastic values and mindful living.
After your meal, visit Jogyesa Temple — the spiritual heart of Korean Zen Buddhism. Stroll under ancient trees and colorful lanterns, and see how Buddhist influence still shapes daily life in Korea.
Then take a brief walk through Insadong, a street rich in traditional culture, home to teahouses, craft shops, and calligraphy studios — a glimpse into Seoul’s artistic soul.
Finally, explore Changdeokgung Palace, a serene UNESCO World Heritage site once home to Korean royalty. Admire its graceful architecture and quiet gardens as your guide shares stories of the Joseon dynasty.
Whether you're passionate about food, culture, or mindful travel, this experience offers a grounded, nourishing way to engage with Seoul — one dish, one temple, one story at a time.
Location
Activity location
- Seoul
- Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 서울특별시 안국역사거리 | Please come to "An-guk Station Exit 1". The guide will be holding a Tripper sign.
- Jae-dong, Seoul, South Korea