The Beauty of the Korea Cherry Blossom Discover 9days 8nights

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive at ICN airport ➜ Hotel
2 stops
1
Incheon International Airport
Welcome to Seoul, the city that never sleeps, but don’t worry you’ll have plenty of time to sleep and overcome your jetlag as we swiftly take you to your hotel from the airport for a day of leisure and comfort in a private car/charter bus prepared at the airport.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Seoul
Fashion- and technology-forward but also deeply traditional, this dynamic city mashes up palaces, temples, cutting-edge design, and mountain trails, all to a nonstop K-Pop beat.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Seoul ➜ Suwon ➜ Jeonju, Walk back in time. The Landmark of Korean Culture
4 stops
3
Hwaseong Fortress
which is the best of Korean traditional architecture designated as a World cultural heritage by UNESCO. If the mini train is available on the visiting day, we take it to look around Fortress.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Jeonju
an important tourist center that is famous for its Korean foods and historic traditional buildings. In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative City for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honor recognizes the city's traditional home cooking handed down through generations over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, its system for nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive local food festivals
1 minute • Admission ticket free
5
Hanji Museum
(Korean Traditional Mulberry paper), As Korea’s first museum specializing in paper, it has an extensive collection of 3,000 artifacts and a database documenting the long history and superiority of Hanji (Korean paper). You also get DIY experience to make Korean paper with wooden tools and bring it back home.
1 minute • Admission ticket included
6
Jeonju Hanok Village
the largest Korean Village with various traditional cultural facilities in the downtown area.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Jeonju ➜ Jinhae ➜ Busan, Home to fantastic seafood, second-largest city
3 stops
7
Gyeonggijeon Shrine
the symbol of Jeonju’s Korean-style village. Gyeong gi jeon is especially beautiful in the autumn. Historical dramas and movies use the surrounding landscape as their background.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Jeonju Korean Traditional Wine Museum
At the museum, visitors can see the tools and machines used in the making of alcohol and get a closer look at the different types of Korean traditional wine. Some of the most interesting displays at the museum are the alcohol preparation room and the fermentation room. Thanks to speakers located in these two rooms, visitors are able to hear the amplified sounds of the fermentation process.
1 minute • Admission ticket included
9
(Rice with Vegetables & Meat). In 2011, it was ranked 40th on the World's 50 most delicious foods readers' poll compiled by CNN Travel. we recommend you enjoy excellent food Bibimbap.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Busan ➜ Gyeongju, Known as ‘the museum without walls, World Heritages designated by UNESCO
5 stops
10
Yongdusan Park
it is called Yongdusan because the shape of the mountain resembles a dragon’s head emerging from the sea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
Busan Tower
a 120-meter tower that provides a stunning bird’s-eye view of the entire city of Busan, including islands and ships dotted in the distant seas.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Jagalchi Market
the largest fish market in Korea and a popular “must-go” site for tourists in Busan. The market is beside Nampo Port, so the fish can be kept fresh and delivered quickly. a 120-meter tower that provides a stunning bird’s-eye view of the entire city of Busan, including islands and ships dotted in the distant seas.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
one of Korea’s largest markets; each alleyway is crowded with stalls, and it connects to Bupyeong Market, Kkangtong Market, and other smaller markets. The market stocks such a wide variety of goods, that you can find almost everything you need.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Gyeongju ➜ Seoul by High-Speed Train ➜ Mt. Seoraksan, a treat for nature lovers and immerses you in
7 stops
15
Bulguksa Temple
also known as “The Buddhist Country Temple”.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
16
Seokguram
Hermitage, Bulguksa Temple was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
also known as Tumuli Park which has more than 20 large and small tombs from the Silla Period.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
18
Cheomseongdae Observatory
constructed as the lunar calendar, and Tumuli park exhibiting the Royal tombs.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
19
Gyeongju KTX rail station, Start of the exploitation of the KTX train (Bullet train) significantly decreased the time to travel anywhere in South Korea. Now to get to the farthest point by KTX train will only take less than 3 hours. KTX trains operate at a speed of 305 km/hr.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
20
Seoraksan National Park
Seoraksan Mountain is one of Korea's most famous tourist destinations that stretches across several areas including Sokcho, Goseong, Inje, and Yangyang in Gangwon-do. It was designated as Korea's fifth national park in 1970 after the designation of Hallyeohaesang National Park, and as Korea's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1982. It has been also registered in the IUCN Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas, which is the global standard of best practice for area-based conservation.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
21
This bustling port has become one of the most popular tourist spots for those in search of the freshest raw fish restaurants.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Mt. Seoraksan ➜ Seoul
3 stops
22
Seoraksan National Park
With its highest point, Daecheongbong Peak, located 1,708 m above ground, Seoraksan Mountain is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea, boasting a variety of colorful flowers in spring, refreshing clear water streams in summer, vibrant autumn foliages in fall, and a scenic snow-covered landscape in winter. With the mountain changing in color according to each season, a visit to Seoraksan Mountain guarantees a picturesque landscape any time of the year.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
23
Gwongeumseong Fortress
At the left side of Sogongwon, past the Biryonggyo Bridge over the ravine, there is a path which leads to Gwongeumseong Castle, but it takes over an hour of travel through a steep, rocky path (2.5km), so cable car is used. The cable car was installed by Dr. Gi-Sup Lee in 1971 and is still used by many tourists. It runs from 7 a.m. to 6 or 6:30 p.m., departing every 7 minutes, and you can only purchase round-trip tickets at the ticket counter for that day.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
24
Sinheungsa (신흥사) is a short 10min walk away from the entrance to Sogongwon. In fact, many visit because of its close proximity to Sogongwon. Sinheungsa is a temple which used to be called Hyangseongsa, built by Jajangyulsa (590~658), who traveled to famous mountains all over the nation, in Queen Jindeok’s (?~654) 6th year of reign. It was destroyed and rebuilt many times since.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Seoul
6 stops
25
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
26
Deoksugung
The reenactment of the original ceremony began from 1996. The gate guardsmen serve their sentry, perform the changing of the guards, and hold a parade. The guards' uniforms, weapons, and accessories as well as their strict ceremonial procedures catch the eyes of passersby, especially foreign tourists. Since it is hard to experience traditional events in such a big city like Seoul, the change of the guards ceremony is a great opportunity. It takes place every day except Tuesday.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
27
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 themselves in traditional Korean culture. As Bukchon Hanok Village is an actual neighborhood with people's homes, visitors are advised to be respectful at all times while looking around.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
28
Museum Kimchikan
Traditional napa cabbage kimchi is the most iconic kimchi dish in Korean cuisine. Learn how to make this kimchi with easy to follow instructions and step-by-step photos! You’ll find surprisingly easy to make delicious kimchi at home.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
29
enjoy photos wearing traditional costumes Hanbok.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
30
Namdaemun Market
the largest and oldest wholesale market in Korea, where we can find practically everything here with affordable prices.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Seoul ⇌ DMZ
3 stops
31
DMZ
The highlight of today’s tour is the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). *Note: Must bring passport for ID check. Located on each side of 38th parallel, this infamous border was established at the end of the war in 1953 at the signing Panmunjom’s armistice in order to separate North and South Korea. Upon arrival, proceed to passport security control followed by a short introduction at the United Nations’ camp. Visit Dora observatory and Dorasan railway station. Discover Imjingak Park with the Memorial, the Liberty Bridge and the bell of unification. Late morning, visit the 3rd tunnel dug into the rock at a depth of 73m and able of moving a full division per hour with their weapons.
5 hours • Admission ticket included
32
Seoul K-Medi Center
Seoul K-Medi Center, Experience K-medi-related health services including a thermomassage bed, K-medi natural facial pack with foot massage, herbal warmth foot bath and aroma therapy.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
33
Insadong
(Antique cultural street), one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul. It represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and crafts. Stores in Insadong specialize in a wide variety of goods that can only be purchased or appreciated in Korea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Seoul ➜ Departure ✈
1 stop
34
Incheon International Airport
After breakfast, we will enjoy last minute shopping near by hotel, one of the main shopping and tourism districts in Seoul. If you haven’t found anything during our journey, this is the best place for you to purchase souvenirs. In the evening, we will transfer to the airport for our return flight, with unforgettable experiences in Korea, ending our fantastic journey.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Tour itinerary can be switched by flight schedule or situation caused.

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