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PUS08 8D7N Seoul & Busan Seoul Busan Gimpo Nami Island DMZ Travel Validity: MAR ’18 till DEC ‘18 (Arrival on TUE) Language Available – Chinese Day 1: Arrive in Incheon Airport Upon arrival in Incheon Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy your day at leisure. Day 2: Seoul – Busan (Breakfast / Lunch: Ginseng Chicken Soup / Dinner: Korean-style Grilled Fish) Morning after breakfast, visit Gyeongbokgung which was the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. National Folk Museum of Korea is a national museum of South Korea which uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the history of traditional life of the Korean people. After that, proceed to visit Nurimaru APEC House Presidential Sarangchae and Cheonggyecheon modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul. Later in the day, you’ll proceed to Gimpo Airport for your domestic flight to Busan. Your first stop in Busan is the Gamcheon Culture Village where houses are built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning their nickname of “Machu Picchu of Busan”. Move on to Yongdusan Park + Love Lock Wall. It is said to resemble a dragon’s head. It is where the 118-meter-high Busan Tower is located. Day 3: Busan (Breakfast / Lunch: Busan Rice Pork Soup / Dinner: Korean Cuisine) Today, you’ll proceed to Haedong Yonggungsa – a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun – which was built in 1376 by Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty. Located on Dongbaekseom Island is the Nurimaru APEC House. It has Gamcheon Culture Village been used as a memorial hall and a prestigious international conference hall since the APEC Summit Meeting. Look down through the transparent floor at the Oryukdo Skywalk, known as the dividing point between the East Sea and the South Sea. Head on to Jagalchi Fish Market – Busan’s largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. Visit the BIFF’s Square Busan, a modern movie district that was originally a little more than a pair of cinemas that were built following Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. Day 4: Busan – Gimpo – Seoraksan (Breakfast / Lunch: Korean Cuisine / Dinner: Stir-fried Chicken) After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your flight back to Seoul. Upon arrival in Gimpo, proceed to Oryukdo Nami Island – where humanity and nature comes hand-in-hand. After a short ferry ride, experience the Skywalk local life at Daepohang Fish Market where many raw fish restaurants and dried fish shops. Day 5: Seoraksan – Chuncheon – Seoul (Breakfast / Lunch: Squid + Bulgogi / Dinner: Korean Steamboat + Bibimbap) After breakfast, you’ll visit the highest mountain in the Taebaek Mountain Range – Seoraksan (Sinheungsa + The Great Unification Buddha Tongil Daebul. The Daechongbong Peak of Seoraksan reaches 1,708 meters in height! Sinheungsa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The Great Unification Buddha, a 14.6meter gilt-bronze Buddha statue, called “Tongil Daebul” sits atop a 4.3meter pedestral - representing the wish of the reunification of the divided country. Move on to the Alive Museum + Maze Garden – the first-ever museum to introduce a brand new concept of ‘Optical Illusion Art’ and Jagalchi Fish Market ‘Interactive Art’ to Korea. Produce your own amusing artworks using your natural facial expressions and reactions. Experience the marine culture at the North Korea submarine and Retired Vessel Display. Day 6: Seoul (Breakfast / Lunch: Korean Cuisine / Dinner: Korean Andong Jjimdak) After breakfast, get your hands as you learn the secrets of Kimchi and fit into the stunning Hanboks! Put on a smart apron and a big smile as you start making Kimchi! You’ll also be able to choose the Hanbok you like with a wide range of accessories. Have a tour at the Ginseng Farm too! Thereafter, feel the tension atmosphere at the DMZ Observation Deck, Freedom Bridge and Windmill Park, where it vividly captures the blood and tears of the Korean War. Moving on, you’ll visit Cheonggyecheon - a haven of natural beauty Nami Island in the midst of the hustle and bustle of city life. Continue your journey to Dongdaemun Design Plaza – a major urban development landmark. The landmark is the centerpiece of South Korea’s fashion hub and tourist destination. Day 7: Seoul (Breakfast / Lunch: Gamjatang / Dinner: Korean Cuisine) After breakfast, proceed to Ginseng Shop, Cosmetic Shop and Cordyceps Shop. After shopping, proceed to N Seoul Tower + Lock Tower + Octagonal Pavilion (admission fees apply). This was the shooting location for the famous K-drama “My Love from The Star”! Mt. Namsan is an emerging must-see for people of all ages! Along the ground terrace attached to the tower, hundreds of locks are hanging, showing the eternal love of Bukchon Hanok Village their owners. Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. Many of these hanoks now operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses. Immerse yourselves in the traditional Korean culture. Have a shopping spree at Myeongdong Shopping Street – ranging from international luxury brands to homegrown cosmetic shops, withcasual eateries around. At times, there are shows mixing folk music and drama staged at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre (fees apply). Visit the SM Duty Free which serves as a landmark to lead duty free shopping culture – housing 490 brands and about 60,000 items. Day 8: Seoul – Incheon Airport (Breakfast) Kimchi-Making After breakfast, proceed to the Korean Local Provision Shop for shopping. After which, you will cross the Incheon Bridge, a newly constructed reinforced concrete bridge in South Korea, for your flight back home. Includes: 7 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast Airport transfer services (specific timings) **Please take note that the itinerary is for reference only and is subjected to changes Tours as per itinerary without prior notice. Accurate itinerary will be given to passengers prior to departures. Our local representatives reserve the tight in adjusting the sequences of Meals as per itinerary itinerary due to safety reasons & unforeseen circumstances. Mandarin-speaking guide .