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Treasures of Korea &
Temple Stay
Day 1:
Fly from home city to Seoul.
Day 2:
Arrive in Seoul, where
you will stay at the .
Spend the rest of the day exploring fascinating
Seoul at your leisure.
Day 3:
Enjoy a morning tour of
Seoul. Highlights include the National
Museum, the Secret Garden and
Changdeok Palace, and the Seoul Tower on
Mt. Namsan with its spectacular view. *B
Day 4:
This morning, head to
the Korean Folk Village just outside Seoul,
where the old traditional style houses and
lifestyle of 18th and 19th centuries are
practiced by today’s villagers. Afterwards,
proceed to Songnisan National Park and
Beopjusa Temple. Tonight stay at the
. *B
Day 5:
This morning, travel to
Gyeongju. In the afternoon, visit
Cheomseongdae Astronomic Observatory,
Royal Tumuli Park, and enjoy a walking
tour in downtown Gyeongju and Bulguksa
Temple. Tonight, stay at the superior
. *B
Day 6:
Enjoy a full day tour
of Gyeongju, visit the Gwaeneung Royal
Tomb, and Seogguram Grotto before taking
a scenic coastal drive to Guryongpo
Port. Back in Gyeongju see the 4-face-
Buddha and the National Museum. *B
Day 7:
This
morning, explore Unmoonsa Temple
(Buddhist Nun's temple). Then tour
Busan, stopping at the Busan Tower, the
Jagalchi Fish Market and Nampodongstreet. Tonight, stay at the .
*B
Day 8:
In the
morning, travel to Gayasan National Park
and visit Haeinsa Temple and the UNESCO
World Heritage site of Tripikata Koreana.
Later, proceed to Andong, the village
famous for its mask dance. At Chungju
Lake, stay at the .
*B
Day 9:
Enjoy a morning boat
cruise on Chungju Lake. (In the winter, the
boat cruise is subject to weather conditions.The cruise will be cancelled if the lake is
frozen over). Later, travel to Seorak. Enroute,
visit the Chamsori Gramophone &
Audio Museum in Gangneung. At Mt.
Doota, enjoy a unique temple stay experience
at Samwhasa Temple. You will
change into the traditional dress and
attend ceremony of bell-ringing. *B
Day 10: *(Optional: Wake up
at 3 a.m. for morning worship).*
In the
morning, head to the Border Unification
Observatory for a close look at North Korea.
After, return to Mt. Seorak National Park
for a cable car ride to Gwonkeumsansung
and visit Shinheungsa Temple. *(Optional:
Enjoy the rejuvenating hot springs and
sauna at Waterpia Spa Park).* Tonight, stay
at the deluxe . *B
Day 11:
This
morning, travel to Gapyeong and visit the
Morning Calm Flower and Tree Park. In the
afternoon, head back to Seoul and visit
Itaewon Street. Tonight, stay at the
. *B
Day 12:
Today, head
to the airport for your return flight home. *B |
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