Tradition and Modernity: Chogesa Temple, souvenir and artisans' street - Insadong, artificial river Cheonggyecheon (walking)

Fixed Date One-Day Trip (Private)

Starting at: $381.56

per personmore

Departure possible from:

Seoul

Group Size

private group

Duration

2 hours

What's included

Included

entrance fee

licensed guide

Not Included

lunch

Experience on This Tour

Walking tour (approx. 2 km, 2 hours)

Chogesa Temple is located in the heart of the South Korean capital - Seoul. Despite the small area, the temple is the central administrative temple of the largest Korean Buddhist sect of the same name - "Chogye." You will get acquainted with the history of the temple and Buddhism in Korea.

Will continue with a stroll along the picturesque pedestrian street of Insadong, famous for a wide selection of souvenirs, antiques and boutiques, which are mainly represented by traditional crafts items, stylized clothing and accessories. There are many restaurants in Insadong offering traditional Korean cuisine and traditional tea.

Finally, we explore the picturesque river Chhongechon: in 2005, the river was re-created after a long period when the river flowed in a pipe under the ground. Here you can experience the charm of modern landscape architecture of the capital of Korea.

Tour Objects

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Cheonggyechon Stream

A blend of nature and urban design, this stream winds through downtown Seoul — though entirely man-made today.
Once a natural river, it was buried after the Korean War and revived in 2005 as a tranquil walkway.
Fountains, illuminated bridges, and the Palgakdam weir make it one of the city’s most beloved evening spots.

Jogyesa Temple

In the heart of Seoul stands Jogyesa — the head temple of Korea’s largest Buddhist order.
Small in scale but rich in atmosphere, it changes with the seasons: lotus lanterns in spring, bright chrysanthemums in fall, and peaceful stillness in winter.
No matter the time of year, it’s a place of quiet reflection.

Insadong. Traditional teahouses, souvenirs, boutiques, galleries...

Insadong is famous for the abundance of souvenir shops, traditional restaurants and tea houses, boutiques.

Insadong-kil Pedestrian Street is the central street of the area.

Often you can see street performances - traditional Korean samul-nori percussion quartet or martial arts tekkyon, taekwon-do or performances of youth groups in the fusion style, etc.