Experience Korean Buddhist culture by booking a stay at one of the many Buddhist temples. With many temples located deep in the mountains, you can enjoy nature and take time away from the rigours of day-to-day life by taking part in spiritual activities such as Zen meditation and Buddhist rites. A temple stay is a culture experience that recharges you, handles your mental stress and teaches you about traditional culture.

HANOK STAY

If you want to feel the natural energy of Korea in an eco-friendly structure that uses natural materials then stay in a traditional Korean house called a “Hanok”. A Hanok stay will give you the opportunity to experience traditional Korean lifestyle and culture. The traditional houses available for Hanok stays are decades to hundreds of years old.

TAEKWONDO

Taekwondo is the national sport of Korea and more than 50 million participants take part worldwide. The roots of taekwondo belong to taekkyeon, a traditional martial art form. In turn, the roots of taekkyeon can be traced as far back as tribal times in Korea. The ultimate goal of taekwondo is to develop the character and personality of the practitioner through physical, mental and spiritual discipline. Meaning the “technique of kicking and punching”, taekwondo also has two other major of importance: exercise and education. Taekwondo’s movements require extensive use of the joints and since there is kicking, jabbing and shouting involved, it’s also a great way to relieve stress and get a good workout.

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