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1^st day: Seoul

Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, transfer to hotel in Seoul.
After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure.

2^nd day: Seoul

Full day city tour including Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main imperial residence of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the last dynasty of Korea; National Folk Museum introducing the historical and cultural wealth of Korea; Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan for a bird's eye view of whole city; Seoul World Cup Stadium where the opening ceremony of 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan was held, and enjoy shopping at Itaewon, the most famous shopping district, which is popular among foreign residents and tourists.

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3^rd day: Seoul / Mt. Seoraksan

This morning have a journey to Mt. Seoraksan National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in Korea with its granite peaks, lush green valleys and dense forests.
Afternoon tour includes Mt. Seoraksan National Park including Gwongeumseong Peak, commanding a fine view of Mt. Seoraksan; Sinheungsa Temple, one of the world's oldest Zen temples.

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4^th day: Mt. Seoraksan / Andong

This morning leave Mt. Soraksan for Andong along the beautiful coastline of East Sea.
En route to Chamsori Gramophone Audio Museum, the only biggest gramophone museum in the world, displaying from Edison Tin Foil to the newest of Audio system. Afternoon tour to Buseoksa Temple, where one of the oldest wooden structures in Korea is preserved. Punggi Ginseng Market, which is renowned for the high quality ginseng produced in this area. Move to Andong for overnight.

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5^th day: Andong / Gyeongju

Whole day tour of Andong which is one of the last living vestiges of Old Korea and has become more popular with the visit by England’s Queen Elizabeth II in 1999.

You will visit Hahoe Folk Village in which about 130 traditional houses from nobility to commoners have been well preserved by the same families for generations; Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy, taking you into the world of Confucianism, Korean's spiritual home.

This afternoon transfer to Gyeongju, which was designated by UNESCO as one of the world’s ten most historically significant sites in 1995 and is often called a "museum without walls" because of the numerous historical buildings and treasures to be found here.

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6^th day: Gyeongju

Full day tour of Gyeongju includes Seokguram Grotto, one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines, surrounded by Bodhisattva, disciples, devas and guardian king; Bulguksa Temple, built during the glorious period of the Silla Kingdom. The architectural design of Bulguksa Temple is one of constrained dignity and peaceful harmony and the temple still remains one of the most remarkable achievements of the ancient Far East; Gyeongju National Museum displaying the 23 ton Emille Bell cast in 771 AD and many thousand pricess treasures; Tumuli Park, a collection of royal Silla tombs; Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, known as the world’s oldest astronomical observatory.

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7^th day: Gyeongju / Busan

This morning move to Busan, Korea’s principal port city as well as second largest city. Today's tour includes Busan Tower, located in Yongdusan Park, which provides the spectacular view of the whole city; Jagalchi Fish Market is the good place to see the vivid life of the local people such as the fishermen bringing in their catch and retailers haggling over the fresh fish; and browse at the fashion and entertainment districts of Gwangbok-dong or Nampo-dong which hosts an annual International Film Festival; Haeundae Beach which boasts its scenic beauty along the beautiful coastline.

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8^th day: Busan / Seoul

Leave Busan for Seoul in the morning.

Remainder of the day is at leisure.

9^th day: Seoul

Free at leisure until the time of departure. Transfer to Incheon International Airport.

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1st day:	Arrive in Seoul	class='txtSmall'>
2nd day:	Seoul (full day city tour)	class='txtSmall'>
3rd day:	Drive to Mt. Seoraksan National Park	class='txtSmall'>
4th day:	Drive to Andong	class='txtSmall'>
5th day:	Andong (morning tour), drive to Gyeongju	class='txtSmall'>
6th day:	Gyeongju (full day tour)	class='txtSmall'>
7th day:	Drive to Busan, Busan (afternoon tour)	class='txtSmall'>
8th day:	Drive to Seoul	class='txtSmall'>
9th day:	Depart Seoul	class='txtSmall'>

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