Korea Tour
South Korea "The Land of the Morning Calm," a country with a people obsessed with nature, and with mountains in particular. The Korean people are proud of their long history and unique cultural traditions and heritage into the next millennium. Korea and its capital, Seoul, offer a wide range of both cultural and recreational opportunities. By providing a lifestyle that includes a combination of both the unique and familiar, Korea will prove to be a fascinating place to visit. ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS * Jeju Island: Yongduam Rock, Jeju Sumokwon Theme Park, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Play K-POP (K-POP Museum), Seonguep Folk Village * JeonJu: Gyeonggijeon Shrine & Jeondong Catholic Cathedral, Jeonju Hanok Village * Enjoy Ski Experience (Including Ski suit and equipment) at the High-1 Resort * Yongin: Yongin Everland Theme Park
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Seoul: City tour to
blue house, Gyeongbokgung palace, Bukchon Hanok Village
DAY 01: SINGAPORE – HONG KONG – JEJU ISLAND (MOB/L/D) Your vacation begins with a pleasant flight to Jeju Island, via a transit in Hong Kong. Upon arrival, you will meet up with our local representative and proceed to visit Yongduam Rock, or “Dragon Head Rock”, an unusual lava formation that looks like a roaring dragon rising from the sea into the sky. Next, experience the strange phenomenon of going uphill when your vehicle’s engine is turned off on the mysterious road. Thereafter, proceed to Jeju Sumokwon Theme Park. Jeju Sumokwon Theme Park is an indoor museum and theme park combines the concepts of ice sculpture and 5D screen. This is located in New Jeju province. The theme park also features illusion Bucket List 3D Art, where you can take photographs of yourself in the paintings. As each section is considerably different, whenever move steps, visitors easily feel they come to diverse museums. Next, check in to hotel and overnight at Jeju. Accommodation: 4* Best Western Premier Jeju or Kal Hotel Jeju or Oriental Hotel similar class DAY 02: JEJU SLAND (B/L/D) This morning’s tour of Jeju will bring you to visit This morning after local restaurant breakfast, proceed to Seongsan Sunrise Peak, a volcanic crater perched out on the Easter tip of Jeju Island. Next, explore the Seonggeup Folk Village showing the unique residential culture of the island; the poorly made windscreen stone wall (black lava rock), the straight but curvy Ollae (narrow alley) to block the wind and the stone statues which have become the prime feature of the landscape. Next, proceed to experience Railway Biking - A bike that you pedal on the rail which is similar to train rail. During the ride, you can see many spots like Udo Island, Yongnuni Orem, Susan Wind farms and Seongsan Illchulbong (Sunrise Peak). Next, proceed to Cheonjiyeon Falls. The water at Cheonjiyeon Falls, meaning "sky connected with land," appears to fall from the heavens, giving the falls its name. The waterfall is 22m high, 12m wide and 20m in depth. Next, proceed to Jusangjeolli – The rock pillars shaped like cubes or hexagons of various sizes and almost seem as if stonemasons had carved them out. Lastly, proceed to Play K-POP (K-POP Museum). The digital theme park "PLAY K-POP" where new media technology and K-pop music meet. Hologram concerts truly give the excitment of actual live concert or better than being in one. PLAY K-POP also provides "Live 360,' a 360 degrees rotating real 3D animation video. It is so real that you might feel as if the 3D images went through your body. The center also proudly introduces itself as an interactive entertainment space featuring special exhibitions, food & beverage outlets and MD shops that await visitors' interactions. Accommodation: 4* Best WesternPremier Jeju or Kal Hotel Jeju or Oriental Hotel similar class
DAY
03: JEJU ISLAND - GWANGJU - JEONJU
(B/L/D) Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. Inside Gyeonggijeon, the portraits of King Tae-jo and other successive kings such as Sun-jong, Cheol-jong, Yeong-jo and many others can be found on display. The carriage used to move the mortuary tablets as well as carriages used to transport dignitaries and individual chair-like carriages are also on display. Next, proceed to visit Jeondong Catholic Cathedral. Jeondong Catholic Church in Jeonju (Historic Site No. 288) was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon Dynasty on the very same spot the martyrs lost their lives.
The land was
purchased by
French Priest
Baudenet
in
1891 (28th year of King Gojong), but construction of the church did not begin
until 1908. The church was designed by Priest Poinel, who also designed the
famous Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul. With its one-of-its-kind combination of
Byzantine and Romanesque architectural styles, the church is considered one of
the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea, if not, one of the most beautiful
building structures in South Korea. Next, proceed to
Jeonju Hanok
Village.
Jeonju Hanok
Village
is located in the
city of Jeonju
and overlaps Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong.
There are over 800 traditional Korean hanok houses. While the rest of city has
been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions.
Jeonju Hanok Village is especially beautiful for its unique roof edges, which
are slightly raised to the sky. Next proceed on to enjoy the night view of
Imokdae DAY 04: JEONJU – YONGIN - JEONGSEON (B/L/D) After breakfast, transfer to Yongin and upon arrival, proceed to Everland Theme Park with unlimited pass. Each season, visitors are treated to a Kaleidoscope of flowers, festivals like the tulips, rose, lilies or chrysanthemum. For those thrill-seekers, take on the challenge of the Suspended Roller-Coaster, the Amazon Express Water Adventure or the Double-loop & Cork-Screw Coaster. Next, proceed back to Seoul and after which, learn one of the wonderful Korean culture experience program – Kimchi Making Class and do not miss the opportunity to take photos of you dressed in the Korean Traditional Costume - Hanbok. Thereafter, transfer and check in to the luxurious High one Ski Resort and in the evening, you may also want to try your luck at the Casino. Overnight at High One Ski Resort. Accommodation: 5* High One Ski Resort or similar class DAY 05: JEONGSEON – SEOUL (B/L) After breakfast, take a gondola ride and have a fun ski experience at the resort (Ski equipment, Ski suit is included). Next, return back to Seoul and upon arrival, proceed to Gwangjang Market. The Gwangjang Market is the nation’s first market and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The second floor of the market provides all of your silk, satin, and linen bed-sheet stores, which are the largest and most famous in Seoul. Next, proceed to Dongdaemun Fashion Market. Dongdaemun has every fashion item imaginable: fabric, clothes, accessories, and wedding goods. The newest fashion trends, along with the newest fabrics, often make their debut in the market. It is home to the largest clothing suppliers in Korea. Overnight in Seoul Accommodation: 4* Seoul Palace or similar class DAY 06: SEOUL (B/L/D) After breakfast, proceed for full day city tour which covers - pass by the Blue House and also visit Gyeongbokgung Palace where you can also experience the guard changing ceremony. Next, proceed to Bukchon Hanok Village. Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in Korean traditional culture.Next, Let’s make our way to Korean Ginseng Outlet, Boganyeong and also stop by at The Art Korea Cosmetic Duty Free outlet for shopping. Next, enjoy shopping at the Don’t miss Myeongdong Fashion Street. Overnight in Seoul Accommodation: 4* Seoul Palace or similar class DAY 07: SEOUL – HONG KONG (B) Morning, proceed to Local Supermarket for some last minute shopping before we bid farewell to the city of Seoul and transfer to the airport for your flight to HONG KONG – City of Lights. Overnight in Hong Kong
dongdaemun
ewha Uni
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