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Spirit of Korea 8 Days | 7 Nights - SPIRIT OF KOREA DURATION :Nov 10, 2021 To Nov 18, 2021 - 8 Days PRICE : $2,615 (USD) 6 nights hotel accommodation 1-night temple stay Roundtrip airport transfers Sightseeing as per the itinerary  Visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace to experience a 500-year-old tradition of change of guards Enjoy a Korean food feast with the locals Breathe in the history with a walk around the Bukchon Hanok Village Visit to Suwon Hwaseong fortress designated as world cultural heritage by UNESCO Overnight stay at Haeinsa Temple built by two monks in 802 Introduction to Zen meditation and tea ceremony City tour of Busan, Korea’s second-largest city Daily breakfast Many meals Activities Day 1) Day 1 Welcome to Seoul. Upon arrival, you will be met by your ambassador who will guide and assist you with transfer to your hotel. The Page 1 balance of your day is at leisure to unwind. Seoul Day 2) Day 2 This morning we will head out early to see the beautiful Gyeongbokgung Palace and experience the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony. Before a Korean food feast with the locals, we will breathe in the history with a walk around the Bukchon Hanok Village seeing several traditional homes, Hanok. Seoul Day 3) Day 3 The highlight of today's tour is the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). Located on each side of 38th parallel, this infamous border was established at the end of the war in 1953 at the signing Panmunjom’s armistice in order to separate North and South Korea. Upon arrival, proceed to passport security control followed by a short introduction at the United Nations camp. Day 4) Day 4 This morning, we begin our day with a visit to Suwon Hwaseong fortress designated as world cultural heritage by UNESCO. In other words, Haenggung, meaning detached palace is a palace built within the walls of Hwaseong to house King Jeongjo when he was away from his palace in Seoul worshipping his father’s tomb. When he was not in his residence, it was used by his delegated official as a base of government. The palace was built in 1789, but was expanded between 1794 and 1796 to house 600 compartments and in doing so became the largest haenggung in Korea. Day 5) Day 5 Continue with the temple program until about noon. After temple lunch, transfer to Gyeongju to visit Yangdong Village, Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings. Thanks to its many cultural heritages, including treasures, national treasures, and folklore materials, the entire village has been designated as a cultural heritage site. Many people have visited this village to see its wealth of cultural heritages and scenic surroundings. Charles, Prince of Wales, visited this village in 1993. Day 6) Day 6 This morning, we start city tour, Gyeongju Historic Areas were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. The protected areas encompass the ruins of temples and palaces, outdoor pagodas and statuary, and other cultural artifacts left by the Silla Kingdom. The historic areas are also known as one of the largest outdoor museums in the world. We will first visit Bulguksa Temple, also known as “The Buddhist Country Temple―. Alongside the neighboring Seokguram Hermitage, Bulguksa Temple was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Lastly, we will visit Tumuli Park which has more than 20 large and small tombs from the Silla Period. Then, we visit Gyeongju Folk’s Hand Craft Village, Shilla acient Kiln for Celadon. Seoul Day 7) Day 7 Today, we will depart for the airport and fly to Busan, South Korea’s second largest city after Seoul. It is also the largest port city in South Korea and the world’s fifth busiest seaport by cargo tonnage. We will visit the Yongdusan Dragon Head Park – it is called Yongdusan because the shape of the mountain resembles a dragon’s head emerging from the sea. Then we will go to Busan Tower, a 120-meter tower that provides a stunning bird’s-eye view of the entire city of Busan, including islands and ships dotted in the distant seas. After that, we also visit APEC House, which refers to an APEC conference hall. Collectively, it means “a house where the world summits gather together for an APEC meeting.― We transfer to the most popular Haeundae Beach. Day 8) Day 8 After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning. Transfer to Busan station for the KTX Bullet Train to Incheon airport for your onward journey. Package Images Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5.
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