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TRIP NOTES Seoul & Silla Kingdoms 6 days | Starts/Ends: Seoul PRIVATE TOUR: Discover the • Breakfast daily Day 2 : Seoul sightseeing highlights of captivating South • Services of an English speaking guide/ Korea, the 'Land of the Morning driver for all scheduled sightseeing • Airport arrival and departure transfer on Calm'. Explore Seoul - the nation's days 1 and 6 vibrant capital city before heading • All transfers and tranportation in private south to see the sights of cultural air conditioned vehicles Andong and Gyeongju - the • Touring of Seoul, Andong and Gyeongju historical heart of the country. • Entrance fees to all included sites What's Not Included HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS • International flights and visa Enjoy a tour of Seoul’s most famous • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture landmarks today. After driving around Blue Trip Highlights House - the presidential residence of Korea, • Seoul - the nations captivating capital; visit the beautifully ornate Gyeongbokgung DETAILED ITINERARY Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Palace which served as the main palace of Museum, Jogyesa Temple, Insadong Day 1 : Seoul Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910), the last dynasty Antique Alley, Cheonggycheon Stream of Korea. The palace has a turbulent history, Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport and Seoul Tower destroyed twice by the Japanese it has in Seoul you will be met by local tour guide • Andong - UNESCO World Heritage listed recently been restored to its former glory. and escorted to Seoul. As the nation’s capital Hahoe Folk Village and Andong Folk After exploring this beautiful site, proceed with over 500 years of history, Seoul serves as Museum to National Folk Museum located in grounds the political, economic and educational hub of • Gyeongju - former capital of the Silla of the palace, which provides a fascinating Korea. After check-in at hotel, the remainder Kingdom and historic heart of the nation; insight into the legacies of Korean culture and of the day is at your leisure. Gyeongju National Museum, Tumuli Park history. Overnight - Seoul and the Sill royal tombs, Anapji Pond, the ancient Cheomseongdae Observatory Next stop is the enchanting Buddhist temple • UNESCO Listed Seokguram Grotto - of Jogyesa, which is the headquarters of one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines and the Jogye sect. Adjacent to the temple is Bulguksa Temple Insadong, a lively antique alley which is What's Included lined with art galleries, antique shops, crafts shops, pottery shops, traditional restaurants • 5 nights 3 star hotels (4 & 5 star upgrade and teahouses. Enjoy a leisurely walk available, please enquire) through Insadong and along the picturesque Seoul & Silla Kingdoms - 6 days updated on 26-09-2021 07:37:53 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Seoul & Silla Kingdoms Cheonggycheon Stream which runs through Your afternoon tour of Gyeongju includes We recognise any vaccine that has been the heart of downtown Seoul before stopping visits to Gyeongju National Museum which is authorised for use in the country where at a local amethyst or ginseng shop for home to the 23ton Emille Bell cast in AD771 the vaccine was administered. This includes shopping. The final stop of today’s tour is the and numerous priceless treasures; Tumuli vaccines such as AstraZeneca, Covaxin, lofty Seoul Tower located on Mt.Namsa, which Park, with its collection of Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Pfizer- offers spectacular panoramic view of the city Silla royal tombs; Cheomseongdae BioNtech, Sinopharm, Sinovac and Sputnik. from its observatory. Observatory, one the world’s oldest Overnight - Seoul (B) astronomical observatories and the scenic In all instances, you must be fully immunised. Anapji Pond where the Silla royal family spent This means you must receive the full dosage Day 3 : Seoul to Andong their leisure time. of the COVID-19 vaccine and allow a minimum of 14 days before travelling in order for Overnight - Gyeongju (B) immunity to take effect. Each COVID-19 Day 5 : Gyeongju vaccine has different dosages and timeframes for immunisation, so please check the related medical advice associated with your vaccine. Children under 18 years are not required to provide evidence of vaccination to travel at this time. If you are unable to be vaccinated due Seoul - Andong. This morning travel to to medical reasons, you may apply for an Andong which is considered the spiritual exemption. Exemptions will be assessed on home of Korea as well as the cradle a case-by-case basis. To apply, you must of Korea’s cultural tradition. Enjoy an This morning visit two magnificent UNESCO provide supporting documentation from a afternoon tour of Andong which includes World Heritage Listed temples - Seokguram medical professional. the charming UNESCO Listed Hahoe Folk Grotto, one of the Asia’s finest Buddhist Proof of COVID-19 immunisation must Village, where approximately 130 traditional shrines, be provided to us no less than houses of varying size and standard have surrounded by Bodhisattva, disciples, devas 4 weeks prior to travel. We accept been immaculately preserved by the same and the guardian king; Bulguksa Temple COVID-19 digital certificates, NHS Covid families for generations. Also visit the which was built during the glorious period Pass or Vaccination Record Cards e- Andong Folk Museum which has several of Silla Kingdom. The architectural design mailed to [email protected] or you interesting exhibits relating mainly to Korea's of Bulguksa Temple is one of constrained can upload your vaccination history folk traditions, the ritual standards of dignity and peaceful harmony and the temple yourself via our traveller login. https:// Confucianism and folk plays. still remains one of the most remarkable www.onthegotours.com/Login Overnight - Andong (B) achievements of the ancient Far East. Depart for Seoul this afternoon and spend your final The information you will need to upload Day 4 : Gyeongju evening at leisure. includes: Administering national authority or Overnight - Seoul (B) government, document No, name of Vaccine, date/s of vaccination. Day 6 : Seoul After breakfast and hotel check out, transfer Visas to the airport for your flight home. UK, EU, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian and US passport holders do not require a visa KNOW BEFORE YOU GO to enter South Korea for touristic purposes for a stay of up to 90 days. South African passport COVID-19 Vaccination holders can obtain a visa upon arrival enter for Requirements a stay of up to 30 days. Andong - Gyeongju. Travel on to Gyeongju As of 01 November 2021 it is a condition of today. Serving as the capital of Silla Kingdom A full passport with two full blank pages and travel, as detailed in our Terms & Conditions from 57BC to 935AD, the entire city of at least 6 months validity beyond date of exit that all travellers over 18 years provide proof Gyeongju is a living museum containing the from South Korea upon entrance is essential. of COVID-19 vaccination. remnants of the Silla Kingdom as well as Please Note: Visa information is subject to relics pertaining to Buddhism, the national change. Contact your nearest South Korean religion at the time. Seoul & Silla Kingdoms - 6 days updated on 26-09-2021 07:37:53 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. 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  • North Gyeongsang Province

    North Gyeongsang Province

    14 Invest Here North Gyeongsang Province: The Place for Your Success orth Gyeongsang Province and POSCO have already been doing business • Airports has been playing a pivotal in the province, and officials there strive to - Intl. airports: Daegu and Busan Intl. role in the economic achieve- make it the ideal destination for business and Airports ment of Korea for the last 40 investment by providing various incentives, - Domestic Airport: Daegu/Busan/Pohang years. It has grown into a including cash grants, tax breaks and subsi- Airports Nwellspring of profit-maximizing businesses dies for land and facilities. • Ports and is now ready to invite more enterprises to - Youngilman Port in Pohang, 6,000 TEU its business-friendly environment and with its North Gyeongsang Province will continue - Busan Port, the world’s 4th largest, acces- supportive policies. to do its utmost to serve as a powerful driving sible within 60 min. force of the Korean economy as well as the The industrial complexes in the province global economy. Business opportunities Sites Available have been strategically formed to benefit from abound in the province, which aims to • About 90 industrial complexes available, the area’s geographical advantages, techno- achieve success together with investors. including logical efficiency, research capabilities and - Foreign Investment Zone (Gumi) easy recruitment. Overview - Parts and materials exclusive complex • Location: Southeast Korea (within 170- (Gumi, Pohang) The most distinguished industries are dis- 430 km of Seoul) - DGFEZ (Gumi, Pohang, Gyeongsan, play & IT in Gumi, steel manufacturing in • Area: 19,028 km2 Yeongcheon) Pohang, automotive in Youngcheon and • Terrain: Mountainous and high altitudes • Major sites in development Gyeongju and the East Energy Cluster in the to the north, great basin to the south - 5th National Industrial Complex (Gumi) coastal areas, reflecting the region’s emphasis • Population: Approx.