Nov 26, 2024
Fabulous day en route from Gyrongju to and in Busan! - I highly recommend MJ! Our family of 3 spent a wonderful custom day with MJ and her driver. She was fun, energetic and knowledgeable, and her partner was an extremely nice and safe driver with a very comfortable vehicle. As an extra treat, MJ took several photos along the way and printed them on her portable printer!
We needed to get from Gyeongju to Busan (and the train to Seoul) and wanted to do sightseeing en route. I contacted MJ and she put together a custom itinerary for us based on my wishlist - but also advised me on what was doable so that we would have enough time to enjoy.
We visited a hermitage en route to Tongdosa and Tongdosa (as well as Yongungsa, Cheongsapo Daritol Observatory, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan).
We would never have found the hermitage on our own so that was a treat. Both it and Tongdosa were beautiful. We spent about 90 minutes at Tongdosa, including lunch and the museum. We like to take our time so could have easily spent 2+ hours. My advice to you is: if MJ warns you you are trying to do too much, pay more attention than I did :)
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Aug 10, 2024
Very nice eco tour - We had a great time with tourguide, MJ in yangsan tour. It was fantastic. Felt peaceful a lot. I appreciate it for offering great tour.
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Jun 26, 2024
Korean Traditional Temples and Natural Travels - We visited traditional Korean temples. The oriental charm captivated us. The buildings drew their own charm and were in good harmony with nature. It was a trip where birds nestled in old buildings and chirped, and peace came to your mind, and I recommend you take part in this trip if you want to get out of stress.
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Jun 13, 2024
Temples, Cafés and Waterways, oh my! - Another great tour! This time we went to a Temple in Yangsan. It was so cool. Even though it was super hot and sunny that day! I am not a Buddhist, but I do believe in a lot of their philosophies. I’m so happy I got to join in on this tour. I loved the architecture of the temple. The structures, the colors, the old paintings and depictions of ancient times are so cool. The landscape itself is so beautiful. There’s koi ponds and bridges. And a very family friendly place. Besides all of the different Temple rooms, there’s even a museum! The Tongdosa Museum. I really enjoyed not only getting to see the items, but having the stories behind them explained. And to top it off, we got to eat with the monks! I went vegetarian for that meal! I’m pretty sure this makes me part mink now!!!
After the Temple, we headed to this really cool Cafe. Cafe 도라지. The cafe, was clearly a house at one point, and now every room of the house and grounds of the property has been turned into a different experience. From the traditional sitting on the floor sections to high tables and stools to rooftop seat overlooking the farmland below to sitting by man made little waterfalls and koi ponds. It was artsy. I definitely recommend it.
Right down the street from the cafe was the Beopgi Water Reservoir. This place is so different than what I was expecting. First it wasn’t some concrete factory or just a giant whole filled with water. When you first walk into the location, it feels more like a well maintain state park. There’s well maintained pathways, park benches and a ton of very tall trees. Not so many that feel like you’re lost in the woods. More like even spaced out and almost purposely grown as an art exhibit. It’s really cool. Then you walk up this hillside, with use of the wooden stairway off to the side. Although there was an amazing set of concrete stairs that was blocked off that day. I’ll add a picture below. I will admit, I took too many pictures. But I’ll only add a few here.
This was my second trip with MJ as my tour guide. She kept it lighthearted and informative. We all learned a lot that day. I can’t wait until I get to go another tour with MJ and the Korea Must Visit Tour team!
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Jun 11, 2024
awesome tour! - Everything was perfect.
It was with nice weather, nice people and a great guide!
guide M.J. was very kind!!
I had the best experience today.
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Jun 11, 2024
What a lovely tour! - What a lovely tour! The guide MJ 💯 The driver💯 The food 💯 The course 💯 I recommend this tour is distinguished from other prgrams❤️
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Jun 11, 2024
The best Eco Tourism with MJ - Today, I visited Yangsan Tongdosa Temple, along with the Sacred Treasurs Museum and Cafe Doraji and also explored Beokgi Dam. It was such an enjoyable experience, filled with positive energy. Our tour guide was MJ with an incredibly bright spirit, adding to the iverall uplifiting atmosphere. As someone who naturally loves being immersed in nature, spending the entire day surrounded by it made me feel like i was back in my hometown. I highly recommen this tour to anyoone feeling worn out by ife. It"s a rejuvenating experience that reconnects you with the beauty of nature.
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Jun 9, 2024
Booked again with Minnie! - highly satisfied with Minnie's Busan tour guide service previously.
We booked the Yangsan Temple tour. We had a fantastic experience at both Hongnyongsa Temple and the nearby tunnel and waterfall.
The logistics were very convenient as always!
Thanks, Minnie, for another great tour! Cheers!
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Jun 9, 2024
super nice memory in korea - Good family trip thanks to our guide! It was quite hot and tough day but we had a good care enough to enjoy the trip with family !
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Jun 5, 2024
Must visit place in Yangsan - Thanks to Vivian’s exceptional guidance, our excursion to Yangsan Tongdosa and Hwangryongsa was nothing short of extraordinary. Vivian’s extensive knowledge of the sites’ histories and cultural significance enriched our visit, providing fascinating insights and anecdotes throughout the tour. Her passion for sharing her expertise shone brightly, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Vivian’s warm demeanor and attentive care ensured that our group felt welcomed and engaged at every step of the journey. I wholeheartedly commend Vivian for her outstanding professionalism and dedication to her craft. Her guidance truly made our exploration of these historic landmarks an unforgettable adventure.
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