Seoul

• Meet with a DRIVER ONLY and transfer to Seoul hotel.
• Free time to rest. (check in is available from 14:00 PM)
• Overnight at hotel in Seoul.

Seoul

Tour Hours   09:00 – 18:00

• Meet with a tour guide at Incheon airport upon arrival and start the tour.
• Gyeongbok Palace: It is the largest palace among the Five Grand Palaces built in Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace was once destroyed by Japan in the early 20th century. The palace has been gradually restored since then.(Tuesday: Replaced by Changdeokgung Palace)
• National Folklore Museum: It is located on the ground of Gyeongbokgung Palace. The design of the building is based on various historical buildings in Korea. You can see over 98,000 historical objects that were used in everyday life from prehistoric times to the end of Joseon Dynasty.
• Presidential Blue House (Pass by): The Blue House, or Cheong Wa Dae, has blue tiles as the signature markings. These tiles were baked individually so that it can withstand for hundreds of years. The Blue House is actually a complex of buildings and each are uniquely designed, mainly in Korean architectural style with some elements of modern elements.
• Gwanghwamun Plaza: The redesigned Gwanghwamun Square has just opened to the public on Aug 1st, 2009. Located at the center of the 600-Year old historic city of Seoul, you can see the statue of King Sejong the Great who invented Korean Alphabet ‘Hangul’ and the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin.
• Lunch: Noodle Soup *Meal menu subject to change.
• Bukchon Hanok Village: Bukchon Hanok village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called Hanok.These hanok are closely packed together, which make it a great photo spot for you to take. Hanok galleries, Hanok Handicraft Workshops and Hanok restaurants are also available. However, please note that this is a living place for residents and you need keep your voice low.
• Insadong Antique Street: located in the heart of the city, Insadong is a unique place where you can see ancient but precious and traditional goods on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys there are galleries and traditional restaurants, tea houses, and cafes.
• Cheonggyecheon stream: The stream has 600 years of story to tell. It was once neglected after the Korean War, because it was soon filled with trash as many people settled down along the stream. However, it was restored in 2005 and became an example of successful restoration in megacity.
• Dinner: Not provided.
• Overnight at hotel in Seoul.

Seoul Vicinity (Seoul > DMZ)

Tour Hours   09:00 – 18:00

• After breakfast, meet with a tour guide at hotel lobby and transfer to DMZ.
• Imjingak Park: Located at 7 km from the military Demarcation Line, the park has many statues and monuments about the Korean War. It was built in 1972 with the hope that someday unification will be possible and also to console those from both North and South who are unable to return to their families.
• The 3rd infiltration Tunnel: Discovered in 1978 by South Korean forces, the tunnel spans over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height and is located 52km from Seoul. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel per hour. It is considered to be more threatening than the 1st and 2nd tunnels.
• DMZ Theater/ Exhibition Hall: A place which shows 15 min video that explains about the tunnels including 3rd infiltration tunnel and the Korean War.
• Dora Observatory: Located nearby the 3rd Tunnel, Dora observatory was first opened to the public in 1987. Here, you can overlook North Korea and various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
• Dorasan Station: A railway station on the Gyeongui Line, Dorasan Station is located in the northernmost part of South Korea.
• Unification Village (Pass by): Unification Village or Tongil Chon is a quite village where North Korea can be seen easily.
• Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup *Meal menu subject to change.
• Transfer to Seoul.
• War Memorial: It opened in 1994 on the army headquarters to commemorate actors and victims of the war which led to a modern nation state. The museum also has the purpose of educating future generations by collecting, preserving, and exhibiting various historical relics and records related to wars fought in the country, from a South Korean viewpoint.
• Dinner: Not provided.
• Overnight at hotel in Seoul.

Seoul > Gongju, Buyeo > Jeonju

Tour Hours   09:00 – 18:00

• After breakfast, meet with a tour guide at hotel lobby and transfer to Gongju and Buyeo .
• Gongsanseong Fortress: Located in Gongju-si, Gongsanseong Fortress is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period (234-678). The castle is about 2.5km long. It was initially known as Ungjinseong and subsequently as Gongsanseong during the reign of the Goryeo Dynasty. It occupies an area of 20 hectares (49 acres), presently in the Geumseong-dong and Sanseong-dong districts. Following the collapse of the Baekje empire, the ramparts were rebuilt fully as stone walls. The fortress has been illuminated. It functioned both as a defense structure and a royal palace.
• Royal Tomb of King Muryeong: The Royal Tomb of King Muryeong belongs to the 25th king of Baekje. It is also known as the Royal Tombs in Songsan-ri or the Royal Tombs of Baekje. It is located on top of a small hill (elevation 75 metres (246 ft)) on the southern side of the Geumgang River. It was unearthed in 1971 in an intact condition, though some excavations had been carried out in 1927 and 1932. When excavated, the King’s tomb was found in a well-preserved state with its more than 4,600 antiquities in good condition. The King’s queen was also buried here. This was part of six other tombs found among the Royal Tombs at Songsan-ri.
• Lunch: Rice in a Lotus Leaf  *Meal menu subject to change.
• Busosanseong Fortress of Buyeo [UNESCO World Heritage]: located on a small hill, was known in the early period as Sabiseong. It formed the backyard garden of the royal palace and was an emergency escape route. The finds here also indicate that the fort was in use as a military establishment for more than 1,000 years.The ‘Nakhwaam Rock’, meaning “Rock of Falling Flowers”, a rock ledge, is known for the Baekje’s tragic legend of 3,000 royal ladies committing suicide by jumping off the cliff.
• Five-story Stone Pagoda of Jeongnimsa Temple Site: Five-story Stone Pagoda of Jeongnimsa Temple Site Jeongnimsa Temple Site layout is a popular architectural layout throughout Korea and has a “pagoda–prayer hall–lecture hall layout. It is located on a flat terrain and is in the backdrop of the Geumseongsan Mountain to the east and Busosan Mountain to the north. Built during the Sabi period, the temple has engravings on the pagoda that memorialize the Tang Dynasty’s victory over Baekje. The site has a five-story pagoda, 8 metres (26 ft) in height with a low platform and a high main body on its first level, and with reducing size at further higher levels. Other archaeological finds include many roof tiles and clay figurines.
• Buyeo National Museum: Buyeo National Museum is a national museum located in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. Since Buyeo was once the capital of the Baekje kingdom during the Sabi period (538-660), the Museum is fully devoted to the Baekje culture.
• Gungnamji Pond: located in Seodong Park, is Korea’s first artificial pond and was created by King Mu (from the Baekje Dynasty) who was in love with and eventually married Princess Seonhwa. ‘Gungnamji’ (literally means ‘a pond in the south of the royal palace’ in Korean) was named according to the Samguksagi record.
• Neungsalli Ancient Tombs in Buyeo: The Neungsan-ri Ancient Tombs were the royal tombs of the Baekje Dynasty from 538 to 660 when the capital of Baekje was Sabi (now Buyeo). In the BaekjeGobun Miniature Museum at the entrance to Neungsan-ri Ancient Tombs, mockups and miniature tombs are on display with their cross sections exposed. Here, one can view all kinds of Baekje tombs including stone mounds of the Hanseong Era as well as those discovered in Buyeo.
• Dinner: Not provided.
• Overnight at hotel in Jeonju.

Jeonju > Damyang > Gwangju

Tour Hours   09:00 – 18:00

• After breakfast, meet with a tour guide at hotel lobby and start the tour.
• Jeondong Cathollic 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.
• Gyeonggijeon: Historic Site No. 339, Gyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. The King and his wife’s mortuary tablets are enshrined here at Jogyeong Shrine. The structure was partially destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598), and the existing structure was remodeled in 1614. 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.
• Lunch: Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap  *Meal menu subject to change.
• Jeonju Hanok Village: Jeonju Hanok Korean House is a traditional Korean house built more than 60 years age, and it was recently remodeled for visitors to see and experience an old traditional Korean house. It’s conveniently located on the street called “Eunhaeng-ro” right in the middle of Jeonju Hanok Village for those visiting the area to take a tour of the hanok village.
• Transfer to Damyang.
• Damyang Jungnogwon Bamboo: Damyang is one of the northernmost places where bamboo can be found on the Korean peninsula, and its bamboo forests are well-known among Koreans.
• Dinner: Not provided.
• Overnight at hotel in Gwangju.

Gwangju > Suncheon > Yeosu

Tour Hours   09:00 – 18:00

• After breakfast, meet with a tour guide at hotel lobby and start the tour.
• Chungjang-ro Street: Named after the posthumous title of General Kim Deok-ryeong, Chungjang-ro Street was the site of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. Today, it is Gwangju’s major fashion district, comparable with Myeongdong Street of Seoul.
• Sajik Park: Sajik Park is well landscaped with various trees and flower beds. Around April 15th every year, cherry blossoms are in full bloom creating a splendid scene. During this time, the municipality of Gwangju installs lighting in the trees for citizens to enjoy the blossoms late into the night. The park has become established as a favorite rest area for Gwangju citizens.
• Lunch: Grilled Fish Set Menu  *Meal menu subject to change.
• Suncheonman Bay Wetland Reserve: The field of reeds is home to many plants that thrive in damp conditions, like the common reed and the starwort. Among the world’s wetlands, Suncheonman Bay is widely known for attracting the largest number of rare birds. Internationally rare birds such as the hooded crane, white-naped crane, white stork, black-faced spoonbill, Eurasian Oystercatcher, as well as birds designated as natural treasures, can be spotted here. There are about 140 species of birds including the snipe, wild duck, shelduck, and wild goose in total.
• Jinnam Kwan: Jinnam Kwan Hall (National Treasure No. 304) was the naval base of Jeolla-do Province during the Joseon Dynasty. Admiral Yi Sun-shin used this site as his headquarters, and at that time there was a watchtower called Jinhaeru.
• Odong Island: Odongdo Island of Yeosu is one of the most spectacular spots to appreciate camellias. The camellias on Odongdo Island begin to bloom in November and color the entire island in scarlet until April the following year. Indeed, during this period the entire island looks like a huge camellia blossom.
• Dinner: Not provided.
• Overnight at hotel in Yeosu.

Yeosu > Busan

Tour Hours   09:00 – 18:00

• After breakfast, meet with a tour guide at hotel lobby and start the tour.
• Jagalchi Fish Market:Jagalchi Market is Korea’s biggest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. Even if you are not big fan of seafood, explore the market because it can be an exotic and intriguing experience. Inside the market, you can buy fresh live seafood and also get them cooked.
• Gukje Market: Among one of traditional markets in Korea, Gukje market was first formed when refugees who fled to Busan sat up stalls in order to make a living after the Korean War. There is wide variety of goods, so you can walk around and also check some food stalls.
• BIFF Street: You may get the similar atmosphere as Myeongdong street in Seoul or night markets since this is a place where you can enjoy street foods and shopping. You can try out some local cultural foods and see how local people spend their leisure time.
• Lunch: Beef Rice Soup *Meal menu subject to change.
• Dalmazi Road: Dalmazi Road is famous for a driving course, and its view of the blue ocean, white sand field, Camellia forest, and pine tree forest, creating one of Busan’s eight scenic sites.
• Haedongyonggungsa Temple: Haedongyonggungsa Temple is located on the rocky cliffs above the North-Eastern part of the ocean. The location of the temple is interesting, because most temples are located in the mountains. You can see beautiful view of the ocean. There are many up and down steps, so be prepared to wear comfortable shoes.
• Dinner: Not provided.
• Overnight at hotel in Busan.

Busan > Gyeongju

Tour Hours   09:00 – 18:00

• After breakfast, meet with a tour guide at hotel lobby and transfer to Gyeongju.
• Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Tumuli Park): Tumuli or barrows are mound of earth and stones raised over graves. The Tomb complex holds 23 burials of royals during Silla Dynasty. Among many tombs, Cheonmachong Tomb (Ancient Tomb No, 155) is arguable one of the important tombs to see, because a total of 11,526 artifacts were discovered within the tomb. Great quantities of artifacts such as weapons and crowns have been excavated and are exhibited in Gyeongju National Museum.
• Cheomseongdae Observatory: Cheomseongdae is the oldest astrological observatory in Asia, which was constructed between AD632-646 (Silla Dynasty). It was designated as National Treasure No.31 in 1962. Total 362 stones were used to make 27 levels and it represented the 362 days in a lunar year.
• Lunch: Soft Tofu Stew *Meal menu subject to change.
• Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond: Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond were the secondary palace site which was used for the palace of the Crown Prince along with other subsidiary buildings and it also was the banquet site for important national event and important visitors.
• Bulguksa Temple: Also listed as one of UNESCO World Heritage, it is the representative relic of Gyeongju. Bulguksa was built during Silla Dynasty and took 30 years to finish it. At the time, there were approximately 80 buildings and 2000 rooms. It was burnt down during Japanese Invasion and although the temple was rebuilt afterwards, it still suffered severe damages and became often the target of robbers.
• Seokguram Grotto: A representative stone temple in Korea, Seokguram is designated as National Treasure No. 24, as well as UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a good example to see the Silla people’s religious beliefs, aspirations and outstanding architecture. You can appreciate beautiful sunrise, so many people climb the mountain at daybreak.
• Dinner: Not provided.
• Overnight at hotel in Gyeongju.

Gyeongju > Andong, Mungyeong > Seoul

Tour Hours   09:00 – 18:00

• After breakfast, meet with a tour guide at hotel lobby and start the tour.
• Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage]: Hahoe Village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and is well-known for its traditional houses. Birthplace of renowned scholars of the Joseon Period such as Gyeomam Ryu Un-ryong and Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, the village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on April 21, 1999.
• Lunch: Stir-fried chicken *Meal menu subject to change.
• Mungyeongsaejae Pass: During the Joseon period, MungyeongSaejae played an important role as the gateway in and out of the Gyeongsang province. Scholars, traders and government officials from Gyeongsang had to go through the pass when going to or from Seoul. Three great gates which maintained control over the pass during that time still stand, although the only people who go through them now are tourists.
• Dinner: Not provided.
• Overnight at hotel in Seoul.

Seoul

• After breakfast, you will meet with a DRIVER ONLY at hotel lobby and transfer to ICN Airport for departure.