<![CDATA[Religious tourism has developed as a form of travel involving destinations with historical, spiritual, and cultural values that may shape tourists’ sense of meaning and perceived psychological well-being. This study explores religious tourism experiences and their contribution to tourists’ eudaimonic well-being at Sam Poo Kong Temple, a destination representing the integration of historical, cultural, spiritual, and diversity values. This qualitative study employed a case study design using observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation analysis to examine tourists’ experiences and destination management practices. The study involved 20 informants: 12 tourists, five destination managers, and three cultural or religious figures. The findings indicate that participants’ experiences were shaped by the quality of historical interpretation, connections with cultural and spiritual values, and a destination environment that encouraged reflection and self-contemplation. Participants’ narratives associated these experiences with dimensions of eudaimonic well-being, including a greater sense of meaning in life, perceived personal growth, and deeper spiritual experiences. These findings reflect participants’ reported perceptions and interpretations of well-being rather than demonstrated sustained psychological change. This study contributes to well-being tourism research by highlighting how religious tourism experiences may provide opportunities for meaning-making, personal reflection, and perceived psychological well-being.]]>
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