Culturally curious, the shopper, and the beach lover can all find something to enjoy in South Korea while on vacation there. In Seoul, the 600-year-old capital, ancient and modern coexist here side by side, and this is very obvious. There are numerous historical landmarks in addition to contemporary architecture, shopping districts, and modern skyscrapers. Visit TravTips to experience it all.
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Day: 1, Name: SUN – Seoul, Description: Welcome to Korea! You ‘ll be transferred to your hotel and have some free time. In the afternoon, you ‘ll receive information about the start of your tour.
Day: 2, Name: MON – Seoul, Description: Visit to the Aegibong Observatory in GIMPO, very close to the border with NORTH KOREA, from where it is possible to clearly see North Korean territory. Transfer to the Paju Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang), where lunch is included. We will see the National Memorial and Mangbaedan Altar, the Imjingak Pavilion Temple, a symbol of peace, and take a cable car ride (included) to observe from above the areas near the Military Demarcation Line. Finally, we will stop at the Freedom Bridge, a symbol of hope and reunion.
Important Note: Please remember to bring your passport; it is mandatory. The DMZ is a military area and may be closed without prior notice. If this occurs, an alternative tour will be provided.
Later, with our guide, we will go to the square where City Hall is located to see this building from the outside, notable for its wave-like (tsunami-shaped) design. Across from City Hall is Deoksugung Palace, which, when illuminated at night, allows us to appreciate the blend of tradition and modernity in this country. We will then walk to the Myeongdong district, the largest commercial and entertainment area in Korea; its name means bright tunnel.
Dinner is included at a local restaurant. Return by Seoul ‘s modern subway system (ticket included). Overnight stay.
Day: 3, Name: TUE – Seoul, Description: Today we include an extensive visit of approximately five hours in SEOUL. We will visit Changdeokgung Palace (entrance included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a complex of palaces set within a large park. Afterwards, we will stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighbourhood of small, we’ll-preserved houses.
We will then visit the War Memorial of Korea (entrance included), an impressive war museum that explains the conflicts experienced by Korea throughout its history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from many countries participated under the United Nations.
Lunch is included at a local restaurant. We then continue to the Gangnam District, one of the city ‘s most vibrant areas, home to numerous shopping malls and entertainment venues.
To conclude the day, we will stop at Lotte World Tower, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you will have free time to go up to the observation deck (admission not included) or to stroll through its park or luxury shopping centre.
Return to the hotel and free time.
Day: 4, Name: WED – Seoul - Suwon - Jeonju, Description: Today, we ‘ll visit Gyeongbokgung Palace (entrance included), a stunning palace with over 600 years of history. We ‘ll have the chance to witness the ceremonial changing of the guard if it takes place at that time. Afterward, we ‘ll depart from Seoul and head south.
Our first stop will be SUWON, the former capital of Korea, renowned for its impressive UNESCO World Heritage walls. We ‘ll see these remarkable fortifications and visit Hwaseong Haenggung, the summer palace (entrance included). Lunch will be included. We ‘ll then continue to JEONJU, where we ‘ll discover its fascinating historic centre (Hanok Village), with its little houses, traditional shops, and art galleries.
Day: 5, Name: THU – Jeonju - Damyang - Haeinsa - Busan, Description: We ‘ll depart toward the SUNCHANG GOCHUJANG VILLAGE, located at the base of Mount Amisan, with its hanok houses and courtyards filled with clay pots called hang-a-ri. This village is home to master artisans who craft gochujang (Korean chili paste) using traditional methods. We ‘ll enjoy a hands-on experience learning how to make this famous sauce. Afterward, we ‘ll continue to DAMYANG to visit the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest (entrance included), where the paths are considered some of the most beautiful in the country, perfect for meditation and enjoying the fresh breeze. We ‘ll also find a variety of bamboo products, celebrated in places like the Bamboo Museum (entrance included). Lunch will be included, and we ‘ll taste a local specialty: rice cooked and served inside a bamboo stalk. Surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes and forests, we ‘ll arrive at HAEINSA, one of Korea ‘s most important Buddhist temples (entrance included) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 802, it houses the Tripitaka, the most complete collection of Buddhist scriptures, carved on 80,000 wooden tablets. We ‘ll then continue to BUSAN, Korea ‘s second-largest city, known for its vibrant atmosphere, for accommodation.
Day: 6, Name: FRI – Busan - Seoul, Description: In the morning, we will depart from BUSAN to visit Haedong Yonggungsa, a 14th-century Buddhist temple located by the sea. We return to Busan and visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery (entrance included), where people from many different countries are laid to rest. We will then head to the country ‘s largest fish market, located next to Nampo Port. Lunch included. Afterwards, we walk to Yongdusan Park, home to its impressive 120-meter pagoda.
At around 5:30 p.m., we board a modern high-speed train, and after approximately three hours of travel, we return to SEOUL. Arrival, transfer to the hotel, and overnight stay.
Day: 7, Name: SAT – Seoul, Description: After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- Excursion: DMZ Imjingang.
- City tour in: Seoul, Busan.
- Evening Transfer: Myeongdong district in Seoul.
- Experiences: Learning how to make this famous sauce in the Sunchang Gochujang Village.
- Ticket admission: Paju Demilitarized Zone (Imjingang DMZ), Aegibong Observatory in
- Gimpo and Metro in Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, War Memorial of Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, Fortifications of Suwon, Summer palace of Hwaseong Haenggung in Suwon, Hanok Village in Jeonju, Juknokwon Bamboo Forest and Bamboo Museum in Damyang, Haeinsa Buddhist Temple in Haeinsa, Haedong Yonggung Temple, UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan.
- Funicular: Chairlift in the Paju Demilitarized Zone.
- High Speed Train: Busan - Seoul.
- 6 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Seoul, Seoul, Seoul, Suwon, Damyang, Busan.
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