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Option 2: Korea Inland Tour
DAY 1 - BUSAN - GYEONGJU
Arrive Busan and transfer to Gyeongju. Hotel
check in.
DAY 2 - GYEONGJU
In the morning transfer to Gyeongju. As the
capital of the Silla Kingdom for almost a thousand
years, it has significant and fascinating historical
heritages, the Gyeongju Historical District has been
designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Visit
Anapji National Museum, Anapji Pond, Tumuli Park,
Cheomseongdae Observatory.
DAY 3 - GYEONGJU - SEOUL
Visit Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
where are the most notable remains in Gyeongju.
These monuments capture the essence of Korean
history and Buddhist culture and remain a source of
intense pride for Koreans everywhere. Seokguram
Grotto and Bulguksa Temple are often included
when introducing Korea abroad as well as being
a part of the mandatory itinerary on field trips
taken by Korean students. The Bulguksa Temple
even appears in the lyrics of an old folk song that
begins with a reference to the ringing of the bell
in Bulguksa Temple. Transfer to Seoul and hotel
check in.
DAY 4 - SEOUL
In the morning, visit Gyeongbokgung Palace where
was the primary residence for the royal family
of Joseon Dynasty. It is easily recommended as
the most beautiful palace in Seoul. Proceed to
Insadong Antique Alleys. located in the middle
of the city, is an important place where old but
precious and traditional goods are on display. There
are one main road in Insadong with alleys on each
side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional
restaurants teahouses and café.
Transfer to Korean Folk Village. It is the home of
true Korean heritage where many features of the
Korean culture have been collected and preserved
for future generations to see and learn. Visitors can
experience the authentic atmosphere with over 260
traditional houses.
DAy 5 - SEOul - MT. SEORAkSAn
In the morning, transfer to transfer to Daepohang
Port. The port is filled with raw fish restaurants
and a live fish market containing eel, flatfish,
flounder, yellowtail, and plethora of other highend seafood. Furthermore, the abundance of
local dishes that can be found lining the streets
includes ojingeo sundae and Gamja Songpyeon.
Proceed to Naksan Beach and Naksan Temple
one of the eight beautiful sights of the Gwandong
area (Gwandongpalgyeong), and the Uisangdae
tourist attractions surround this beach, making it
even more attractive to visitors. Transfer to Mt.
Seoraksan and hotel check in.
DAy 6 - MT. SEORAkSAn - SEOul
Mt. Seorak National Park. Seorak' became its name
after the snow took so long to melt on the rock, they
stayed white. It was designated as a Biosphere
preservation district by UNESCO. You may not
breathe due to the beautiful scenery embroidered
with fantastic rock formations and superb forests.
Take a cable car ride to Gwonkeumsansung
Fortress and the visit to Shinheungsa Temple.
Transfer to Seoul and hotel check in.
DAY 7 - SEOUL - BUSAN
In the morning, transfer to Busan by high express
train (KTX). Arrive at Busan and half day city tour.
Busan is a second largest city in Korea. As a major
port city, there is a myriad of sea routes offering
gateways to Japan and to the rest of the world.
Busan also boasts scenic visions of nature with
Nakdonggang River flowing in the west adjacent
to the ocean at the south. Visit Yongdusan Park
which harmonizes Busan Tower and 70 different
species of trees, is considered a favorite resting
place among the citizens of Busan. It is called
Yongdusan because the shape of the mountain
looks like the head of a dragon that climbs to land
from sea. Transfer to Jagalchi Fish Market. This
market represents Busan and is famous throughout
the country. If you visit you can eat fresh raw fish
right at the market. Even these days you can see
women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians)
and whale meat on wooden boxes along the road.
Proceed to Gukje(International) Market where was
created during the Korean War as displaced people
flocked together and began to sell US army's
military supplies. As the biggest traditional market in
Busan, Gukje Market features a variety of goods at
a cheaper price than other places.
DAY 8 - BUSAN
Free & Easy time and transfer to Busan airport to
fly to the UK.
Seoul, South Korea
Seoraksan, South Korea
4★ Option
from only
£2299pp
(based on June 2015 departures)
Burial Mounds, Gyeongju, South Korea
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