Excursion 1: Seoul City Tour

Date: July 5, 2013

Seoul, the capital of Korea, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Korea. Packed with countless sights to see and places to visit—from traditional royal palaces to trendy shopping districts—Seoul is a city with so much to offer that you might not know where to start. To get the most out of your stay, visit some of Seoul's most famous attractions by taking a trip aboard the Seoul City Tour. Gyeongbokgung Palace is a palace erected during the reign of king Taejo, founder of the Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910) which was the final kingdom in Korea, but it was destroyed in the Japanese invasion of 1592. It was reconstructed in 1868. It has 4 gates including the southern main gate, Gwanghwamum. Seoul Museum of History presents the root of Seoul, the life of Seoul people and the changes of the modern Seoul in permanent exhibition with diverse donated collection testifying the history and culture of Seoul. Moreover, enriched various traditional workshops and culture events for children, families and adults are ready to be enjoyed. Insadong is authentically decorated tea houses serving an intriguing array of traditional teas, high-end antique galleries and delicious and innovation restaurants in Seoul are all found here, Insa-dong is a favorite stop for tourists who know that this is the place to find a perfect gift to take back home.

Time Itinerary

09:00~09:30 Attendance check at New Millennium Hall

09:30~10:00 En route to Gyeongbokgung

10:00~11:00 Gyeongbokgung (palace) Tour

11:00~12:30 Seoul Museum of History

12:30~14:30 Buffet Lunch: Ashley (Myungdong)

14:30~16:00 Han River Ferry Cruise

16:00~17:00 Insadong “Art & Hand Craft Street”

17:00~17:30 En route to Yonsei University
In case of rain, Lotteworld ( http://www.lotteworld.com/Global_eng/Main.asp ) tour will replace Seoul City Tour.