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11 Day Gwangju, Jirison Mountains, Geongju, Andong, Chungju, Sorak and Seoul
Tour Code HPE-006
Included in Tour Daily American breakfast (can be substituted with buffet breakfast if the hotel serves buffet) English speaking guide throughout All transfers Domestic airfare (economy) Train ticket if in tour Not included International air tickets Lunch and Dinner (this can be added prior to tour if you wish)
Day 01  Arrival in Seoul Arrive in Seoul at Inchoen International Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Day 02 Seoul / Seoul City Tour, Korean Folk Village / Seoul After breakfast, start a morning tour of the city of Seoul, including Gyeongbok Palace-the main palace during the Chosun Dynasty-via the Blue House(Presidential Residence), the National Folk Museum and Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan for a birds eye view of Metropolitan city of Seoul. An afternoon excursion to the Korean Folk Village outside of Seoul, where the old traditional style houses and life style of 18th-19th century are being practiced by people living in the village. It is a MUST place to visit for first comes to Korea to learn Korean culture. Return to Seoul. Overnight in Seoul. Day 03 Seoul / Cheonan / Jeonju / Gwangju   After breakfast, transfer to Cheonan via expressway. The journey takes 2 hours from Seoul. In Chonan, visit Independence Memorial Hall of Korea. The memorial hall commemorates those people who struggled for freedom against foreign invasions throughout Koreas long history. The memorial hall collects, studies and exhibits historic artifacts and materials related of Koreas resistance to aggression, the fight for independence. Proceed to Jeonju to visit Korean Traditional Paper factory; Korean traditional paper is made with Mulberry Tree. And the process of making “Hanji”(Korean Paper) will be interesting. Next stop is Maisan Tapsa Temple located between Cheonju and Namwon. On the Mt. Maisan, Jin An-gun Jeollabuk-do, stand mysterious stone pagodas whose year of origin is unknown. Originally 120 pagodas existed, but now only a little more than 80 remain. Transfer to Gwangju for overnight stay Day 04 Gwangju / Jirisan Mountain After breakfast, transfer to Mt. Jirisan to visit Chonghakdong Village, where you can see people living in the 19th Century style such as old hair style and costume. Proceed to Hwaeomsa Temple which was founded in A.D. 544. Kakwangjon Hall in Hwaomsa is a typical Korean wooden structure. Overnight in Jirisan or Gwangju. Day 05 Jirisan Mountain / Gyeongju After breakfast, transfer to Gyeongju. Upon arrival in Gyeongju, an afternoon tour of Gyeongju includes Chomsongdae Astronmic Observatory, Royal Tumuli Park, and Bulguksa Temple. Hotel check-in and rest. Overnight in Gyeongju. Day 06 Gyeongju / Andong / Chungju After breakfast, transfer to Andong, 3 hours away from Gyeongju. Andong is the best preserved village with its traditional style noble houses. In 1999, Queen Elisabeth II from UK visited Hahoe Village and was welcomed with Birthday Party Table decorated in Korean traditional way. Proceed to Chungju Lake and take a ride on Singhtseeing Boat for lakeside scenery. After 1 hour ride, check-in to a hotel in Chungju for rest. Day 07 Chungju / Mt. Seorak After breakfast, transfer to Seorak via Gangneung. In Gangneung, visit Chamsori Gramophone & Audio Museum. This museum boasts itself with incredible collection of 19thy Century gramophones and 1st generation audio systems. Pro- ceed to Mt. Seorak. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Rest at the hotel for the balance of the day. Day 08 Mt. Seorak Full Day Tour After breakfast, transfer to Mt. Seorak National Park with cable car ride to Gwonkeumsansung and visit to Shinheungsa Temple. After morning tour, proceed to Gosung Unification Observatory located in the borderline. You can take a look at North Korea in the front line and will learn more about Koreas present situation with North Korea. Return to Seorak for overnight stay. You may enjoy hot spring swim or sauna at Waterpia Spa Park. Day 09 Seorak / Seoul After breakfast, transfer to Seoul and visit Itaewon Street for your shopping time for famous leather bags, shoes, Korean dolls, etc. Check-in to hotel. Overnight in Seoul. Day 10 Seoul / Tour of unknown places in Seoul After breakfast, visit some unique places, where you can meet normal Korean people and see present life style of Korean people. Insadong Antique Street, where you can find a lot of small shops selling and displaying antique, pottery, and paintings. Next, visit just near by Nakwondong Alley, very famous for Korean Traditional rice cakes. Rice Cake is a must for any celebration ceremony for Korean people. You can have a look at those colorful cakes and cookies. Hwanghak-dong Flea Market will be the third place to visit. Hwanghak-dong is a place that Koreans visit when they are looking for used goods, old-fashioned furniture, and old-fashioned electronics. Lastly, tour will stop by Itaewon Street for your shopping time for famous leather bags, shoes, Korean dolls, etc Return to hotel. Over night in Seoul. Day 11 Seoul / Departure After breakfast, free at leisure until transfer time to the airport. Check-in 2 hours before departure time is recommended.
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