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2020 New Year in Korea © Julie Facine @flickr © www.visitdaegu2011.blogspot.com he Festivit ! Join us for t ies! A once in a lifetime experience 2020 NEW YEAR IN KOREA Koreans celebrate New Year's Day at the start of the year on the lunar calendar (Solnal) and have done so for thousands of years. However, many Koreans now also celebrate the New Year at the start of the solar calendar (January 01), as Westerners do. Thus, many people in Korea and abroad celebrate New Year's Day twice. 6 Nights / 8 Days • 18 Meals (6 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners) December 26, 2019 – January 02, 2020 • Tour Manager: Mildred Kimura COMPLETE PACKAGES! VISIT: * Seoul, Nami Island, Sokcho & Mt. Seorak $2888 INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: FROM HONOLULU, 6 NIGHTS HOTEL, 18 MEALS, TIPS FOR Seoul Christmas Festival, Nami Island with famous BBQ Chicken Lunch, LOCAL TOUR GUIDES AND BUS Strawberry Picking, Seorak Mountain National Park Cable Car, DRIVERS, ALL TAXES & FEES Bukchon Hanok Village, Bosingak (New Year’s Eve Night Bell Ceremony) EARLY BOOKING & Buddhist Temple Experience DISCOUNT PER PERSON SHOPPING HIGHLIGHTS: SAVE $100 Insadong Antique Street, Dongdaemun Market, Sokcho Jungang Market, BOOK BY JUNE 29, 2019† Lotte Department Store, Namdaemun Market & Dongmyo Flea Market SAVE $75 BOOK BY JULY 31, 2019† Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985 — Mahalo Hawai‘i! 615 Piikoi Street, Suite 102 • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 $ or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226 SAVE 50 593-0700 BOOK BY AUGUST 31, 2019† www.nonstop.travel 051419 Sokcho SOUTH Bukchon KOREA Seoul Chuncheon SOUTH KOREA © www.theseoulguide.com 2020 NEW YEAR IN KOREA DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 5: Mon, Dec 30 – SOKCHO. Visit Seorak Moutain National Park. Enjoy a cable car Day 1: Thur, Dec 26 – HONOLULU. Depart Honolulu via Hawaiian Airlines flt #459 at 1:30 pm. ride to Gwongeumseng Castle and Shinhung Temple. Next head over to the main fish market located at Daepo Port. There is an overwhelming selection of places to eat. Sokcho Day 2: Fri, Dec 27 – SEOUL. Arrive Incheon, South Korea at 8:00 pm. After entry formalities, Jungang Market offers traditional, agricultural and marine products at very reasonable transfer to your hotel in Seoul. Enjoy a bento for dinner. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MYEONGDONG prices. Coffee shops and food stalls also abound. Both locals and tourists do not mind the (2 Nights) (D) long lines to grab a bite of Sokcho street delicacies such as squid mandu, fried chicken, Day 3: Sat, Dec 28 – SEOUL. After breakfast at your hotel, start the day with a drive by and hotteok. (B, L, D) Blue House, the executive office and official residence of the president of the Republic Day 6: Tue, Dec 31 – SOKCHO – BUKCHON – SEOUL. We start the day with a visit to of Korea. Blue House literally means “pavilion of blue tiles,” which the house is known for. Bukchon Hanok Village, a residential area in Seoul with countless hanoks (traditional Then explore Gyeongbok Palace and National Folk Museum. Gyeongbok Palace was Korean houses). Next make a stop at the Bukchon Traditional Crafts Center where you the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910). Located within the grounds of will make your very own wooden mask. Back in Seoul, it’s once again time for SHOPPING! Gyeongbok Palace National Folk Museum uses replicas of historic objects to illustrate the LOTTE DEPARTMENT STORE followed by the famous Namdaemun Market. Opened in history of the Korean people. After lunch, it’s time for SHOPPING! The traditional culture of 1964, it is the largest traditional market in Korea with over 10,000 retailers, vendors and Korea is represented in Insadong Antique Street. Stores in Insadong specialize in a wide wholesalers. The market, which is spread out over several blocks, has the largest collection variety of goods including ceramics, earthenware, calligraphy materials, antique furniture, of interesting and traditional Korean items for sale in one place. It has been said: if it is hanbok (traditional clothing), hanji (traditional paper), traditional teas, souvenirs, cute sold in Korea, or anywhere else in the world, then you will most likely find it at one of the accessories, and folk crafts. Dongdaemun Market is Korea’s largest wholesale and retail many stalls here. Relax over dinner before transferring to your hotel. From 11:00 pm until shopping district – where a wide variety of goods can be found at a reasonable price – and 12:30 am, witness THE NEW YEAR’S EVE – BOSINGAK WATCH-NIGHT BELL CEREMONY! it’s open 24 hours a day! Next we visit Cheonggye Plaza, the venue of “Seoul Christmas Happy New Year!! LOTTE CITY HOTELS MYEONGDONG (2 Nights) (B, L, D) Festival.” This winter at Cheonggye stream, glowing lights in the following 5 themed areas will welcome the visitors: “Dream Show Zone” – application of modern technologies on the Day 7: Wed, Jan 01 – SEOUL. After breakfast, the morning will be spent at Myogaksa classic European gothic details; ”Joy Zone” – replicated special effects of fireworks; ”Santa Temple. Start with a brief introduction of your Temple Experience, which will consist of Zone” – with themes related to Santa Claus and gifts; “Blessing Zone” – inspired by the birth Temple Tour and short meditation, Buddhist Monk’s meal and a Tea Ceremony. of baby Jesus and the three wise men; and “Happy Zone” – demonstrating Korean traditional Later visit Dongmyo Flea Market. (B, L, D) style gates and heart-shaped props. (B, L, D) Day 8: Thur, Jan 02 – SEOUL – HONOLULU. Morning and Afternoon at your leisure today. Day 4: Sun, Dec 29 – SEOUL – CHUNCHEON – SOKCHO. After breakfast, travel to One last chance for SHOPPING! Depart Seoul via Hawaiian Airlines flt #460 at 10:00 pm Chuncheon and nearby Nami Island, the half-moon shaped isle famous for its tree lined and arrive Honolulu at 11:10 am the same day. Aloha and Welcome Home! (B, L) roads and being the filming site of the Korean Drama “Winter Sonata.” Enjoy their famous BBQ Chicken for lunch. Next enjoy strawberry picking. After dinner get a good night’s rest at our hotel. MAREMONS HOTEL (2 Nights) (B, L, D) Hurry, Don't Miss Out! Call Today!! * Fares are per person, USD based on double occupancy and INCLUDE ALL AIRLINE TAXES AND FEES. Airline fuel supplements, taxes and fees are subject to change and tour member † Early Booking Discount is per person. Purchase of Non-Stop Travel’s complete Air and Land Package is required. is responsible for any increases. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding and special seating, may apply. For details visit Special Assistance: You must notify NST, at time of reservation, of any disability requiring special www.tripadvisor.com/AirlineFees. After initial deposit, a $75 per person Non-Stop Travel (NST) Cancellation Fee will apply. Group departures may be cancelled, if there are less attention. NST reserves the right to cancel your booking or terminate your vacation if your special needs or than 24 tour members. Final Payment to NST for “non-cruiseline” Air and Land Package must be made by Money Order or Personal Check. NST does not guarantee that all tour disabilities are not suitable for the vacation or if you are not traveling with a companion who will provide members will fly together with Tour Manager. Tour Manager assignments, number of meals offered on tour, tour price, discount, and the “final” tour itinerary are subject to change all the assistance you require. Wheelchair and Electric Scooter access outside of the USA is with/without notice. NST reserves the right to correct errors or omissions including but not limited to, fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Deposit: $500 per severely restricted. 051419 person. Final Payment Due: 08/17/19. Locally Owned & Operated Since 1985 — Mahalo Hawai‘i! 615 Piikoi Street, Suite 102 • Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96814 593-0700 or Toll-Free 1-800-551-1226 www.nonstop.travel © Yonhap @www.koreatimes.co.kr.
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