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[ AKPM35 In-Depth Korea ] |
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1st day: Incheon / Seoul Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, transfer to hotel. 2nd day: Seoul Morning city tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main imperial residence of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the last dynasty of Korea; National Folk Museum introducing the cultural and historical wealth of Korea; Namdaemun Market, the nations wholesale market, boasts the very best selection of merchandise in the nation, including clothing, shoes, accessories of every kind, gift items and sporting goods, etc.
3rd day: Seoul / Icheon / Mt. Songnisan
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4th day: Mt. Songnisan / Gyeongju
Leave Mt. Songnisan via Mt. Gayasan for Gyeongju via Haeinsa Temple at Mt. Gayasan National Park. As one of the three great temples of Korea, Haeinsa Temple is famous for housing a collection of more than 80,000 wooden printing blocks which compose the Tripitaka Koreana, the most complete collection of the Buddhist canon to be found in East Asia. Transfer to Gyeongju and rest.
5th day: Gyeongju Whole day tour of 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 Silla Kingdom. The architectural design of Bulguksa Temple is one of constrained dignity and peaceful harmony, which is why the temple still remains one of the most remarkable achievements of the ancient Far East. Next visit is Gyeongju National Museum displaying the 23 ton Emille Bell cast in AD771 and many thousand pricess treasures; Tumuli Park, a collection of royal Silla tombs; Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory known as the world¡¯s oldest astronomical observatory.
6th day: Gyeongju / Busan This morning leave Gyeongju for Busan, Korea's principal port city as well as second largest city. This afternoon 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 local people such as the fishermen bringing in their catch and retailers haggling over the fresh fish; UN Memorial Cemetery, the final resting place of UN soldiers who was sacrificed during the Korean War; browse at the fashion and entertainment districts of Gwangbok-dong and Nampo-dong which hosts an annual International Film Festival; Haeundae Beach which boasts its scenic beauty along the beautiful coastline.
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7th day: Busan / Chungmu
After breakfast, move to Busan Harbor and take the cruise to Chungmu, one of the most beautiful harbo city of Korea. Afternoon tour of Hallyeo Maritime National Park which is unique marine park boasting the fantastic scenery with 400 islands and islets. Better known as the Hallyeosudo Waterway, it is a 93 mile long waterway running from Geojedo island south-west of Busan to Yeosu in the west. 8th day: Chungmu / Jeju This morning take the cruise boat to Jeju Island. Called "Hawaii of Korea¡±, Jeju is famous for its unspoiled natural beauty, unique cultural traditions, and temperate climate.
9th day: Jeju Full day tour of Green Tea Plantation & O¡¯ Seollok Tea Museum, where you can have an opportunity of tasting the green tea produced on this island; Yeomiji Botanical Garden which is the largest greenhouse in Asia, with over 2,000 rare plants and 1,700 trees and flowers; Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, one of the most beautiful falls on the island; Sangbanggulsa Temple, a natural grotto containing a seated image of Buddha, located halfway up the steep slopes of Mt. Sanbangsan. |
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10th day: Jeju / Seoul This morning visit Mokseokwon Garden displaying a wonderful collection of volcanic stones and weathered logs of all shapes, which are collected on this island; Jeju Folklore & Natural History Museum, where one can better understand the Jeju islanders' life and Jeju¡¯s natural environment; Samseonghyeol Holes, considered as a holy place from which the three gods of Jeju are believed to have emerged.
11th day: Seoul Today's tour of DMZ will give you the opportunity to understand the tragic history of Korean. About 44km from Seoul, Demilitarized Zone was established by the Korean armistice Agreement which was signed on July 27, 1953 to bring a truce to the Korean War. Your tour of DMZ includes Imjingak built in 1972 to soothe the sorrow of those who had to flee their hometowns in North Korea and left their families behind during the Korean War; Freedom Bridge, the point of interruption of Gyongeuiseon Rail Road which was originally connected to Sineuiji city of North Korea from Seoul before the break of Korean War; Dora Observatory from which you can view the village of North Korea; the 3rd Tunnel which was allegedly built by the North Koreans in 1978 for a second sneak attack to South Korea; shopping at Itaewon, a focal point of imported goods. In the wvening, you will enjoy the farewell dinner (Korean style buffet) with a traditional cultural performance at Korea House.
12th day: Seoul Free at leisure until the time of departure. |
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