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Destination: 8 Days Korea Busan, Gyeongju, Daegu Ancient City / Spa, Seoul Tour
Highlight: As capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla, Gyeongju has numerous archaeological sites and cultural properties from this period. That is why it’s often referred to as “the museum, without walls”. Among such historical treasures, Seokguran Grotto and Bulguksa Temple are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Being one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Korea, Gyeongju has received as many as 5 million tourists every year. * Applel wineries DIY, experience picking apples and homemade apple wine
Hotel: 4 or 5 star hotel
Food: Special local cuisines include Korean style hot pot, BBQ and local food
Guide: Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)
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Today, our vacation begins as we set off for Seoul, the capital of South Korea.
Day 2: Incheon (D)
Arriving at Incheon, pick up by our tour guide and transfer to luxury hotel for night rest and dinner.
Hotel: June Hotel or similar
Day 3: Uiseong Apple Wine DIY- Daegu Mt. Palgongsan-Dongwhasa Temple-Daegu Spa Valley Hot Spring(admission included ) (B/L/D)
After breakfast, transfer to the third largest city in South Korea-Daegu. We then visit Uiseong Apple Wine Factory, and personally experience making apple wine. (Every tour member will have their own bottle of apple wine as souvenir). Palgongsan is famous for the Buddha holding a slab sonte on his head on top of the mountain. Besides, Donghwasa Temple is another attraction full of story. After a long day tour, we then relaz ourselves in Spa Valley. (Admission included, please bring a swin suit). After dinner, have a walk on the famous Daegu Jungang Shopping Street.
Hotel: Daegu Grand Hotel or similar
Day 4: Daegu-Busan-Yongdusan Park – Busan Tower-Jagalchi Seafood Market- Guangan Bridge-Busan APEC Naru Park (B/D)
After breakfast, we start our tour to Busan. It is the second largest city in South Korea and the main Korean’s harbor. Overlooked from Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park, no beautiful scenery can escape our eyes (tickets not included). In the famous Jagalchi Seafood Market, fresh seafood with low price is everywhere. Lunch is self arranged. After lunch, we pass by Gwangan Bridge stretching over 7.4km and it is the second longest 2 layer bridge in Korea. Then proceed to Buscan APEC Naru Park. It features at APEC Memorial Plaza and a pedestrian street for a stroll. Hotel: Busan Commodore Hotel or similar.
Day 5: Busan – Gyeongju – Bulguksa Temple – Seokguram grotto – Cheonmachong – The Gyeongju National Museu, - Anapji –Cheom- Seongdae Observatory- Bomun Lake (B/L/D)
After breakfast, go to Bomun Lake Resort area, a renowned place for blossom admiration in spring. Bulguksa Temple built in 751 is home to seven National treasure No.24 by the South Korean government. Cheonmachong was excavated in 1973 and named after a famous painting- a white house depicted on a birch bark saddle flap. Following up are visits to historical relics such as the Gyeongju National Museum, Anapji, Cheomseongdae Observatory and Bomun Lake.
Hotel: Chosun hotel or similar
Day 6: Gyeonghiu- Seoul-Kimichi DIY+try on Hanbok-Gyeongbok Palace- Ginseng Shop-Myeongdong shopping street (B/L/D)
To be more close to Korea culture, we specially arrange a farm visit to ginseng fields and try Kimchi DIY. In addition, dress in Hanbok with photo taken. Gyrongbokgung Palace built in 1395 is known as “Northern Palace”. The erections were destroyed in fire dring 1592 to 1598. Luckily, the remarkable Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwongjeong Pond are still intact. (Closed on Tuesday, visit Changdeokgung instead). Remaining itineraries includes Ginseng shop, amethyst factory and Myeongdong shopping street. Hotel: Swoul Palace Hotel or Vision hotel or similar.
Day 7: Imjinggak – Freedom Bridge- Dora Observatory –The 3rd Tunnel-Namsan Park- Insadong Antique Street (B/L/D)
Imjingak, the boundary between South and North Korea, was built as tourist attraction in 1972. 12 kinds of military equipments such as tanks and crafts used in Korean Conflic are displayed inside. Being the only connection of Imjingak, Freedom ridge was named after wartime story. From Dora Observatory, North Korean military and villages can be seen. Discovered on Oct. 17, 1978, the 3rd Tunnel was dug for attacking Seoul and was estimated to move approximately 10,000 soldiers per hour. Namsan Park stands in the center of sprawling city, surrounded by the famous shopping districts, such as Namdaemun. Insadong Antique Street, where all the traditional restaurants, teahouses and galleries locates. Hotel: Seoul Palace hotel or Vision Hotel or similar.
Day 8: Seoul - Hometown (B)
After breakfast, homebound flight or flight to a selected Asian city is foryour selection. (For flight departure from Seoul before 15:00, transfer payment is needed.)