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From mouthwatering cuisine to world-class ski slopes, to scenic spa resort destinations, Korea offers so many dynamic things to do and see, that there truly is something for every budget and taste. For a small sample of the programs AJU INCENTIVE TOURS can arrange for you and your clients. |
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 Culture & Tradition & History
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Cooking |
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Korean food is rich in nutrition, well-balanced and low in calories. They say that you can eat as much Korean food as you like and never gain weight. Korean food is made chiefly of a wide variety of vegetables. Seasonings include garlic, red peppers, scallions, soy sauce, fermented bean paste, ginger and sesame oil. |
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Incheon - Seoul
Arrival at Incheon Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul
Balance of the day at leisure
Korean Set Menu dinner & Performance
Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 2 |
Seoul
Morning Orientation City Tour of Gyeongbok Palace-Folklore Museum,
Blue House by drive(Presidential House), Hanok Village(Traditional
Houses) near Mt. Namsan, Insadong Antique Street, Jogyesa Temple
with a TEA CEREMONY
Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 3 |
Seoul
Morning join one of the food making programs-option
Afternoon visit Korean local markets such as Garak Agriculture Market,
Noryangjin, Fish market, etc
Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 4 |
Seoul - Suwon
Morning tour of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Visit Suduksa temple &
enjoy Temple food for lunch Afternoon visit one of the Culinary
School(*subject to confirmation)
Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 5 |
Seoul - Cheongwon
Visit Herb Land: www.herbland.co.kr, manages a 197,700sq yard land
with herb-related assets by rigidly selecting and nursing 550 types of
herbs, widely known to be beneficial to the human being, from the
3,500 types of herb known to exit on the Earth: where you have Herb Flower rice for lunch
Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 6 |
Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Int’l Airport & Departure |
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Arts & Gallery |
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| DAY 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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| DAY 2 |
Seoul
Full day Seoul City tour : Morning Tour covers Gyeongbok palace- the
main palace of Joseon Dynasty& National Folklore Museum within
Gyeongbok palace exhibiting the religious rituals, customs, household
tools and implements, food and social dynamics of traditional Korean
Life/Blue house- President’s residence/Namdaemun Market-the largest
general market in Korea . In the afternoon, move to Insadong Antique
street and visit major galleries.
Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 3 |
Seoul - Gyeonggi
Full day vicinity of Seoul : Morning tour visit Hoam Art Museum-
located in Everland complex, displays a famous private art collection.
In the afternoon, experience Ceramic Kiln in Icheon -one of
the largest ceramics pottery villages in Korea. The Icheon Ceramics festival
is held every September.
Return to hotel in Seoul & Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 4 |
Seoul
Enjoy your own free time
Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 5 |
Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure |
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Handicrafts & Traditional Arts |
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| Day 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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| Day 2 |
Seoul
Morning Tour covers Gyeongbok palace- the main palace of Joseon
Dynasty& Folklore Museum within Gyeongbok palace exhibiting the
religious rituals, customs, household tools and implements, food and
social dynamics of traditional Korean Life/Blue house- President’s
residence. In the afternoon, Shopping at Insadong- Antique street
Hwanghakdong street- this market has been called an all-traders'
market, a flea market, an ant market, or a goblin market.
Ovenite in Seoul. |
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| Day 3 |
Seoul - Gyeonggi
Morning Tour covers Ganghwa Island-Bomunsa/Dolmen group-one of
the UNESCO cultural heritages in Korea. In the afternoon, move to
Icheon pottery village.
Return to Seoul & overnite in Seoul. |
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| Day 4 |
Seoul
Enjoy Free for shopping & overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 5 |
Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Incheon int’l airport for departure |
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Oriental Health |
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| DAY 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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| DAY 2 |
Seoul
Full day Seoul City Tour : Morning Tour covers Gyeongbok palace-
the main palace of Joseon Dynasty& National Folk Museum within
Gyeongbok palace exhibiting the religious rituals, customs, household tools
and implements, food and social dynamics of traditional
Korean Life/Blue house- President’s esidence/Namdaemun Market-the
largest general market in Korea. In the afternoon, experience Oriental
Medicine Sauna & Foot Massage.
Overnite in Seoul. |
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| DAY 3 |
Seoul
Visit & browse Oriental Medicine Market, which is called Gyeongdong
Market. Afternoon tour of Ginseng Factory.
Overnite in Seoul
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| DAY 4 |
Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure |
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Ceramic |
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| DAY 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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| DAY 2 |
Seoul
Full day Seoul City tour : Morning Tour covers Gyeongbok palace- the
main palace of Joseon Dynasty& National Folklore Museum within
Gyeongbok palace exhibiting the religious rituals, customs, household
tools and implements, food and social dynamics of traditional Korean
Life/Blue house- President’s residence/ Namdaemun Market-the
largest general market in Korea . In the afternoon, move to Insadong
Antique street and visit major galleries.
Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 3 |
Seoul - Icheon
Experience & learn how to Make pottery : Move to Icheon pottery
village & experience Ceramic Kiln in Icheon & learn how to
make pottery-one of the largest ceramics pottery villages in Korea.
The Icheon Ceramics festival is held every September.
Overnite in Seoul. |
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| DAY 4 |
Seoul
Enjoy your own free time
Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 5 |
Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure |
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Museum |
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| DAY 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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| DAY 2 |
Seoul
Full day Seoul City tour : Morning Tour covers Gyeongbok palace- the main palace of Joseon Dynasty & National Folklore Museum within
Gyeongbok palace exhibiting the religious rituals, customs, household tools and implements, food and social dynamics of traditional Korean
Life/Blue house- President’s residence/ Namdaemun Market-the largest general market in Korea . In the afternoon, move to Insadong Antique street and visit major galleries.
Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 3 |
Seoul
Visit to War Memorial, Prison History Hall. Museum of Korean Traditional Music
Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 4 |
Seoul - Gyeonggi - Daejeon
Morning tour visit National Museum of Contemporary Art- within Seoul Grand park/Hoam Art Museum-located in Everland complex, displays a famous private art collection. Afternoon tour bring you to Icheon Pottery Village-one of the largest pottery village in Korea which is famous its annual festival on Sep.
Move to Daejeon& ovenite at Daejeon |
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| DAY 5 |
Daejeon - Gongju - Jeonju
Move to Gongju & Morning tour visit Gongju National Museum with history of 90 years, King Munyoung’s tome Move to Jeonju & enjoy free time. Overnite in Jeonju |
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Jeonju - Gwangju
Morning tour visit Pan Asia Paper Museum which provides history of paper in Korea and Traditional Village, Gumsansa Temple Move to Gwangju(1hr 30min driving)
Overnite in Gwangju |
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| DAY 7 |
Gwangu - Gyeongju
Visit Gwangju National Museum Transfer to Gyeongju via Mt. Jiri Chonghakdong traditional village Transfer to Gyeongju(4hrs driving) & Overnite in Gyeongju |
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| DAY 8 |
Gyeongju
Fullday Gyeongju tour includes Royal Tumuli Park-collection of royal Shilla tombs located in the middle of Gyeongju/Gyeongju National Museum. Afternoon, Anapji Pond-where royal families relaxed and enjoyed themselves/Cheomseongdae Observatory-the world’s earliest known existing observatory.
Overnite in Gyeongju |
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Gyeongju
Free leisure time in the morning. Afternoon tour visit Seokguram Grotto-one of the Asia's finest Buddhist shrines, surrounded by Bodhisattvas and guardian deities/Bulguksa Temple- one of Korea's best well-known temples.
Ovenite in Gyeongju |
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| DAY 10 |
Gyeongju - Busan
Transfer to Busan. Afternoon tour visit Yongdusan Park-greenery on a hill in the heart of Busan /Jagalchi Fish Market- the harbor-side fish market which stretches in downtown.
Ovenite in Busan |
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| DAY 11 |
Busan - Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Busan domestic airport & fly to Seoul
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure |
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Focus on Arts & History |
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| DAY 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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Seoul
Morning Tour covers Gyeongbok palace - the main palace of Joseon
Dynasty& National Folk Museum within Gyeongbok palace exhibiting
the religious rituals, customs, household tools and implements, food
and social dynamics of traditional Korean Life/Korean National
Museum-the premier institution of Korea National Cultural
exhibit/Blue House-President’s residence/ Changdeokgung Palace-
Just east of Gyeongbok Palace. It is best known for its Secret Garden
which is one of the UNESCO world cultural heritages/Jogyesa Temple-
One of the largest Buddhist temple within the city limits and is the
HQ of the Chogyejong Sect, famous for its lantern festival held every
spring to commemorate Buddha’s birthday.
Overnite in Seoul |
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Seoul - Gyeonggi
One day DMZ tour will show the site of armistice negotiation. The
tour covers United Nations Advance Camp with lunch & lecture/Joint
Security Area in DMZ/Conference room Military Demarcation
Line/Bridge of No Return.
Overnite in Seoul |
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Seoul - Danyang - Gyeongju
Move to Gyeongju via Danyang. You can also enjoy a stunning view
of Danyang palgyeong(Eight Scenic Wonders) of the limestone
region surrounding Danyang & Gosu cave- a natural cave that
contains glistening stalactites of all shapes and sizes. The cave is so
breathtaking that it is often called the “Underground Palace”
Overnite in Gyeongju. |
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| DAY 5 |
Gyeongju
Morning tour cover Namsan District-one part of the Gyeongju Historic
Area, UNSESCO World cultural heritage which contains many Buddhist
remains and architecture/Cheomseongdae Observatory-the world’s
earliest known existing observatory, this 7th century bottle-shaped
stone structure/Royal Tumuli park-collection of royal Shilla tombs
located in the middle of Gyeongju/Gyeongju Nat’l Museum-treasure
house of cultural remains, including Shilla-era accessories, magnificent
gold crowns, Buddhist artifacts, stone sculptures and earthenware and
stone implements from the Prehistoric Age/Emille Belle which has
most beautiful sound/Bunhwangsa temple, is famous for its Mojeon stone pagoda.
Overnite in Gyeongju. |
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Gyeongju
Full day tour of Yongji-yo Kiln/ Bulguksa temple- one of Korea's best
well-known temples / Seokguram Grotto-one of the Asia's finest
Buddhist shrines, surrounded by Bodhisattvas and guardian deities.
Overnite in Gyeongju. |
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Gyeongju - Gwangju
Transfer to Gwangju. Afternoon, visit the Biennale- one of the major
cultural festival.
Ovenite in Gwangju |
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| DAY 8 |
Gwangju
Full day tour of Biennale. Ovenite in Gwangju. |
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| DAY 9 |
Gwangju - Seoul
Move to Seoul & Visit National Museum of Contemporary Art within Seoul Grand park in the afternoon. Overnite in Seoul. |
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Seoul - Icheon
Move to Icheon Pottery Village- one of the largest pottery village in
Korea that is famous its annual festival on Sep. Experience full process
of making pottery & visit Haegang Ceramic Museum-Korea’s only
museum devoted entirely to the ceramic arts. The advantage of this
tour is you can meet artisans.
Return to Seoul & overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 11 |
Seoul - Incheon (- Jeju)
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure
Or extension to Jeju Island(Fly to Jeju : 1hr flying)
Transfer to Gimpo domestic airport and fly to Jeju Island. Afternoon,
visit to Hallim Park-which has exotic atmosphere made by
underground scenery of Hyepjae and Ssang-yong Lave caves & rich
display of flora native to Jeju Island /Bunjae Artpia-display miniature
of various plants.
Overnite in Jeju |
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Jeju
Morning tour visit Mt. Halla National Park-stands tall in the middle of Jeju Island.
Chongwan-sa temple/Afternoon, visit Yeomiji Botanical garden-which has 2,000 kinds of
rare plants in the green house/Chonjeyeon
waterfall-was named after seven nymphs who assisted Heaven's emperor.
Overnite in Jeju. |
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Jeju
You can enjoy submarine tour in the morning. Afternoon, the tour
visit Jeju folk village- there are about 300 traditional houses and you
can meet friendly island people that still live behind the stone country
yard walls in hatched-roof and rock homes /Sangumburi crater- one of the 3major craters
on the island/Seongsan sunrise peak-located on the eastern end of
Jeju Island and at the top is a huge crater. Overnite in Jeju. |
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Jeju - Seoul
Transfer to Jeju domestic airport & Fly to Seoul. Free time in the afternoon.
Overnite in Seoul. |
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Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure |
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World Cultural Heritage(UNESCO) |
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Korea’s Cultural Heritages on the UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List
Gyeongju Historic Areas and Gochang, Hwasun, and Gangwha Dolmen Site were registered on the UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage list at the 24th World Heritage Committee held in Australia in 2000. Followed by Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram grotto, Jongmyo Royal Shrine, Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks at Haeinsa Temple and their Depositories in 1995, and Changdeok Palace Complex and Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon in 1997, Korea now holds seven Heritages that were included in the UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritages. |
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Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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Seoul
Full day Seoul tour : Changdeok Palace & Secret Garden, Jongmyo Royal Shrine, Insadong Street, Namdaemun Market, Changdeok Palace is the ideal representation of Asian architecture. Built in 1405, during the early Joseon era, it was the primary palace for royals. Changdeok Palace blends easily into its natural surroundings and it has a calm, relaxing and welcoming effect on visitors. In the Secret Garden, rare tree and pagodas surround an artificial pond the pinnacle of Asian landscaping.
Jongmyo Royal Shrine is a Confusion shrine dedicated to the spirits of Joseon’s kings and queens, Jongmyo Royal Shrine’s beautiful architecture and historical significance earned it a spot on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
Overnite in Seoul |
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Seoul - Gyeonggi
Full day tour of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress & Korean Folk Village
Located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, the Hwaseong Fortress was planned by the 22nd Joseon King Jeongjo as a means to honor his deceased father, Sado Seja. His father was heir to the kingdom but died under lamentable circumstances before he could ascend to the position of king. The fortress is living proof of King Jeongjo’s devotion to his father, and at the time it was also a brilliant defensive structure built with the determination to strengthen royal rule.
Overnite in Seoul |
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Seoul - Daegu
Transfer to Dongdaegu by KTX
Tour of Mt. Gayasan Nat’l Park, Haeinsa Temple
Haeinsa Temple, built in 802, houses the wooden printing blocks of the Tripitaka Koreana, the world’s most comprehensive Buddhist canon which have been registered on UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage List, as well as other superb masonry and wooden architectures.
Overnite in Daegu |
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Daegu - Gyeongju
Transfer to Gyeongju
Full day Gyeongju tour : Namsan District, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Royal Tumuli Park, Gyerim, Gyeongju National Museum, Bunhwangsa Temple
Gyeongju and its suburbs have inherited numerous cultural traces of the glory that flowered and withered in the Shilla Kingdom(57BC-AD935). Downtown and suburbs preserve many royal burial mounds and Buddhist remains which render that aesthetic zenith of art and culture.
Overnite in Gyeongju |
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Full day Gyeongju tour: Yongji-yo Kiln, Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram
Grotto
Return to Seoul via Dongdaegu station by KTX |
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Transfer to ICN Int’l Airport & Departure |
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Pilgrimage to the Catholic Sites |
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| DAY 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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Seoul
You can meet holy Catholic site in Seoul. Myeongdong Catholic Church-completed in 1898, Korea’s first catholic church./Saenamteo where was many priest& laymen were martyred since the persecution against Catholics in 1801 called Sinyu-saok/Jeonldusan which means mountain of beheading 10,000 Catholics lost their lives in Korea near the end of the Joseon Dynasty here/ Museum at Soongshil Univ which is founded by missionary, Mr. Baird.
Overnite in Seoul. |
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Seoul - Wonju - Gyeongju
Transfer to Wongju & visit Parish Flower Village Palyong/Yeonpyeong-
a Catholic village formed by refugee in Joseon Dynasty& still has many shrines/Shinamukol/ Hanti.
Transfer to Gyeongju & overnite in Gyeongju |
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Gyeongju
Morning tour visits Cheomseongdae Observatory- 7th century bottle-
shaped stone structure/Royal Tumuli park- collection of royal Shilla
tombs located in the middle of Gyeongju/Gyeongju Nat’l Museum-
treasure house of cultural remains, including Shilla-era accessories,
magnificent gold crowns, Buddhist artifacts, stone sculptures and
earthenware and stone implements from the Prehistoric Age.
Afternoon tour visit Seokguram Grotto-one of the Asia's finest Buddhist shrines,
surrounded by Bodhisattvas and guardian deities /Bulguksa Temple- one of Korea's best well-known temples.
Ovenite in Gyeongju. |
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Gyeongju - Busan
Transfer to Busan. Afternoon tour visit Yongdusan Park-greenery on a
hill in the heart of Busan /Jagalchi Fish Market- the harbor-side fish
market which stretches in downtown. Ovenite in Busan. |
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Busan - Gwangju
Transfer to Gwangju. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Overnite in Gwangju |
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Gwangju - Naju - Seoul
Transfer to Naju where you can attend special worship & visit “statue of St. Maria” ,which is said to have dropped tears which rose as scented oil 700 times from 1985 to 1994. Foreign visitors who drink the spring water from the nearby Mountain of the St. Mary, or apply it to their bodies, often send letters after their return home testifying to the mysterious healing effects of the water. Return to Seoul & Overnite in Seoul
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Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Incheon international airport for departure. |
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Korean Buddhism & Temple |
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| DAY 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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Seoul
Seoul City Tours with a temple food for lunch & Yeongsanjae Ritual at
Bongeunsa Temple(**Subject to confirmation), Jogyesa Temple
etc(**Upon request, people can enjoy several useful programs to
experience & understand Korean Buddhism within a relatively short
time such as temple history, temple etiquette and Zen meditation in addition
to converse freely with monks or lean the tea ceremony for group of 10 to 20 persons.
Also Lotus lantern Parade on Buddha’s birthday can be available.
Overnite in Seoul |
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Seoul - Mt. Seorak
Move to Mt. Seorak via Yongmoonsa Temple
Overnite in Mt. Seorak |
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Mt. Seorak
Full day visit to Mt. Seorak National Park including Gwongeumseong
Fortress, Shinheungsa Temple, Naksansa Temple at Naksan Beach
Ovenite at a temple with a tea ceremony & attend temple Dinner & early morning worship service |
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Mt. Seorak - Andong
Move to Andong, the home of Confucianism & the village for Mask Dance Tour of Woljeongsa Temple at Mt. Odaesan and Buseoksa Temple etc.
Overnite in Andong |
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Andong - Gyeongju
Move to Gyeongju via Mask Museum, Dosan Confucian Academy
Overnite in Gyeongju |
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Gyeongju
Full day Gyeongju tour : Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Royal
Tumuli Park, Gyeongju National Museum, Cheomseongdae
Observatory
Overnite in Gyeongju |
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Gyeongju - Busan
Move to Busan via Tongdosa Temple & Tour of Busan : Beomeosa
Temple, Fish Market, Int’l Market etc.
Overnite in Busan |
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Busan - Mt. Jiri
Move to Mt. Jiri National Park via Haeinsa Temple at Mt. Gaya
Overnite in Mt. Jiri |
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Mt. Jiri
Mt. Jiri National Park & its vicinities : Cheonghakdong Village,
Hwaomsa Temple, Songgwangsa Temple & Nakan Folk Village, Boseong Tea Village etc
Overnite in Mt. Jiri |
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Mt. Jiri - Jeonju
Move to Jeonju via Tapsa Temple at Mt. Mai, Traditional Village etc
Overnite in Jeonju |
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Jeonju - Suwon - Seoul
Move to Seoul via Suwon Hwaseong Fortress |
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Seoul
Enjoy your own free time
Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 14 |
Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure |
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Other Religious Tours (Protestantism, Shamanism & Confucianism) |
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| DAY 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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Seoul
AM Seoul City Tour : Gyeongbok Palace & Folklore Museum, Blue House pass by, Namdaemun Market |
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Seoul
Full day Theme Tour
Sungkyunkwan : This is educational institution in Joseon Dynasty. Its
purpose is to perform the worship rite in honor of Confucius as well to bring up high-ranking officials. Only noble men who passed Saewonsi & Jinsasi could enter Sungkyunkwan and they stay at dorm-Dongjae & Seojae. In the latest Joseon Dynasty, the function is minimized due state examination became unfair.
Youngrak Presbyterian Church : 27 believers from North Korea found this church as the name of Benada in 1945. In 1949, its name was changed into Youngrak Presbyterian Church. It had been a shelter of refugees during Korean War & founded Youngrak High School & Junior High School. Jungdong Church-Fist Methodist Church : This is the mother of all Korean Methodist Church. Its foundation was laid when Reverend Appenzeller founded Bethel Chapel in 1887 when he was involved in the education of young Koreans at Baeje School. The original red brick building, built in 1897 at the original site of Bethel Chapel, is still in use. There is in the churchyard a 50th- year monument set up to celebrate the history of the church’s mission to Korea, along with a bust of Reverend Appenzeller.
Yoido Full Gospel Church : The history of this church is originated from Mr. M.C Rumcy & Heo Hong who worked at Salvation army in 1928. Main doctrine is to believe god as the Trinity & Coming again. In the 1960’s, this church leads Pure Gospel Movement. This is the biggest church in Korea & they have many branch churches.
Fortune tellers’ street at Miari : There are Many Fortune teller’s houses in Miari, located in the northern part of Seoul. This is affected by folk belief. Many Korean, usually elderly visit them to hear their fortune of whole year in the beginning of the year.
Mt. Bukhan : This is situated in the northern part of Seoul, is beautiful throughout the year. Many shamans prey at this area for their own cultivation. Pax can see it if possible on the spot. |
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Seoul - Andong
Move to Andong(3~4hrs driving) Tour of Bongjeongsa Temple : Bongjeongsa Temple is a famous temple for the oldest wooden building in the nation. Also, its main hall demonstrates the construction methods of early Joseon Dynasty. Elizabeth II has been to Bongjeongsa Temple in 1999.
Dosan Confusion school : Founded by the scholar Yi Toe-Gye in 14C as a Confucian academy, also commending a good view of lake Andong.
Overnite in Andong |
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Andong - Mt. Jiri
Tour of Hahoe Folk Village & Museum : About 130 traditional houses larges and small, from nobility to commoners, have been well preserved by the same families for generations. Hahoe has been designated as an historic preservation site by government. The villages is known for a special form of mask dance drama, Hahoe Talchum, and it is the site of famous shamanism ceremony.
Transfer to Mt. Jiri & Overnite Mt. Jiri |
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Mt. Jiri - Seoul
Tour of Mt. Jiri : Hwaeumsa Temple, Chonghakdong confusion village
Mt. Jiri was the first national park and ranges over 3 provinces(Jeollanamdo, Jeollabukdo and Gyeongsangnamdo). It has beautiful rover valleys amid virgin forests and it is a fantastic sight to see of clouds on the top of the mountain. Ten temples and cultural relics are scattered about Mt. Jiri, including Hwaeumsa Temple at the foot of the mountain.
A visit to Cheonghakdong Village is like a trip back into the past. The town people live in the old Confucian style and wear traditional
Korean clothes. Visitors can watch the everyday life of the village
Return to Seoul & Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 7 |
Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure |
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Bird Watching |
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South Korea is increasingly becoming known as one of the top bird watching countries in the Northern hemisphere with fantastic concentrations of wintering water birds, a great range of migrants, including a unique mix of mainland Asian & Japanese species, and some really special breeding species |
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Incheon-GANGHWADO
Arrive at Incheon international airport.
Be met by an Aju rep & transferred to Ganghwa island-the north west Incheon
Ovenite in Gangwha Island |
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GANGHWADO
Spend day for bird watching at Ganghwa and move to Songdo in Incheon. Overnite in Incheon |
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SEOUL VICINITY
Morning drive along Imjin River(Near DMZ area)
toward Imjingak - established in 1972 for those who had to flee their hometowns in North Korea during the Korean War, Imjingak is located northwest of Seoul.. Overlooking the Demilitarized Zone-the site of armistice agreement and North Korea.
Afternoon, move to Songdo tidal-flat in Incheon & move to Seosan
Overnite in Seosan |
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SEOUL VICINITY-CHEONSU BAY
Driver to Cheonsu Bay- little north of one of Korea's and East Asia's best birding areas for the day. Ovenite in Seosan |
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CHEONSU BAY-GUNSAN- JEJU
Morning at Cheonsu Bay. Afternoon drive to Geum River. Evening fly to Jeju from Gunsan
Overnite in Jeju |
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| DAY 6 |
JEJU
Drive to Mt. Halla & Spend the bird watching time. Afternoon
move to Bukchon for dusk. Overnite in Jeju |
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| DAY 7 |
JEJU- MOKPO-HAENAM
Morning visit to Gwanum Temple & lunch time at Mt. Halla- a long extinct volcano, towers over the island . Fly to Mokpo & move to Haenam. Spend the birdwatching time
Overnite in Haenam |
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| DAY 8 |
HAENAM
Morning at Haenam and drive eastward in the afternoon.
Move to Changwon & Overnite in Haenam |
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| DAY 9 |
CHANGWON
Morning at Changwon and Drive to the Nakdong River in the afternoon.
Evening move to Guryongpo & Overnite in Changwon |
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| DAY 10 |
JOONAM RESERVOIR-GYEONGJU
Fullday at the Joonam reservoir & move to Gyeongju & overnite in Gyeongju. |
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| DAY 11 |
GYEONGJU- SEOUL
Long drive across the country.
Ovenite in Seoul |
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| DAY 12 |
SEOUL VICINITY
Early start to the forest at Gwangnung, Northeast of Seoul. All ay in the forest, then ovenite at near the airport |
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| DAY 13 |
Incheon - Seoul
Transfer to Incheon int’l airport for departure. |
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Botanical Gardening |
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| Day 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival at Incheon Airport & Transfer to hotel in Seoul
Overnite in Seoul |
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Seoul
Fullday Seoul City Tour of Changdeok Palace & Secret Garden, blends
easily into its natural surroundings and it has a calm, relaxing and
welcoming effect on visitors. In the Secret Garden, rare tree and
pagodas surround an artificial pond the pinnacle of Asian landscaping.
Namsan Botanical Garden, National Museum, Hanok Village, Insadong,etc
Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 3 |
Seoul Vicinity
Tour of Garden of Morning Calm and D.M.Z. area, etc
Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 4 |
SEL-YONGIN-ANSEONG-DAEJEON
Depart for Daejeon via Hee Weon Garden at Hoam Museum, Hantaek Botanical Garden in Yongin, and Seoil Farm in Anseong
Overnite in Daejeon |
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| Day 5 |
DAEJEON-BUYEO-GUEMSAN-MT. NAEJANGSAN
Tour of Daejeon, Busosanseong Fortress & Gungnamji Pond at Buyeo,
and Geumsan for Ginseng Field & Market and proceed to Mt.Naejangsan
Overnite in Mt. Naejangsan |
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| Day 6 |
MT. NAEJANGSAN-DAMYANG-SOONCHEON
Transfer to Damyang for tour of Soswaewon Garden and proceed to Sooncheon |
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| Day 7 |
SOONCHEON-GANGJIN-MOKPO
Tour of Songgwangsa temple at Sooncheon, and proceed to Boseong Green Tea Plant
Overnite in Mokpo |
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| Day 8 |
MOKPO-JEJU
0900-1310 Move to Jeju by ferry
Afternoon tour of Jeju City : Natural History & Folklore Museum, Jeju Local Market
Yongduam Rock
Overnite in Jeju |
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| Day 9 |
JEJU
Morning excursion to Mt. Halla National Park-stands tall in the middle of Jeju Island and afternoon tour of Yeonmiji Botanical garden- which has 2,000 kinds of rare plants in the green house/Chonjeyeon waterfall- was named after seven nymphs who assisted Heaven's emperor Botanical Garden, O’sulloc Green Tea Museum, Yakcheonsa temple
Overnite in Jeju |
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| Day 10 |
JEJU
You can visit Jeju folk village- there are about 300 traditional houses
and you can meet friendly island people that still live behind the stone country yard walls in hatched-roof and rock homes /Sangumburi crater-one of the 3 major craters on the island /Seongsan sunrise peak-located on the eastern end of Jeju Island and at the top is a huge crater.
Overnite in Jeju |
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| Day 11 |
JEJU-Seoul
Fly to Seoul & transfer to Incheon International airport |
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Home Coming |
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| Day 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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Seoul
Morning Tour covers Gyeongbok palace & National Folk Museum exhibiting the religious rituals, customs, household tools and implements, food and social dynamics of traditional Korean Life/Korean National Museum-the premier institution of Korea National Cultural exhibit/Blue House-President’s residence/ Changdeokgung Palace- best known for its Secret Garden which is one of UNESCO world cultural heritages/Jogyesa Temple- the HQ of the Chogyejong Sect, famous for its lantern festival held every spring to commemorate Buddha’s birthday. Overnite in Seoul. |
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Seoul Vicinity
One day DMZ tour will show the site of armistice negotiation. The tour cover United Nations Advance Camp with lunch & lecture/Joint Security Area in DMZ/Conference room Military Demarcation Line/Bridge of No Return. Overnite in Seoul. |
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| Day 4 |
Seoul - Mt. Seorak
Move to Mt. Seorak- one of the National park Free leisure time in the afternoon. Overnite in Mt. Seorak |
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| Day 5 |
Mt. Seorak - Gyeongju
Morning your show beautiful scenery of Mt. Seorak. In the afternoon, move to Gyeongju via Andong Folk Village- there are traditional houses of Joseon dynasty where people lives at present.
Overnite in Gyeongju |
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| Day 6 |
Gyeongju
Experience in Taekwondo program in the morning. Afternoon tour visit Bulguksa temple- one of Korea's best well-known temples /Seokguram Grotto- one of the Asia's finest Buddhist shrines, surrounded by Bodhisattvas and guardian deities.
Overnite in Gyeongju. |
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| Day 7 |
Gyeongju - Busan
Transfer to Busan. Afternoon tour visit Yongdusan Park-greenery on a hill in the heart of Busan / Jagalchi Fish Market- the harbor-side fish market which stretches in downtown.
Ovenite in Busan. |
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| Day 8 |
Busan - Jeju
Transfer to Gimhae domestic airport and fly to Jeju Island. Afternoon, visit to Hallim Park-which has exotic atmosphere made by underground scenery of Hyepjae and Ssang-yong Lave caves &rich display of flora native to Jeju Island /Bunjae Artpia-display miniature of various plants. Overnite in Jeju. |
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| Day 9 |
Jeju
Morning tour visit Mt. Halla National Park-stands tall in the middle of Jeju Island/ Chongwan-sa temple. Afternoon, visit Yeonmiji Botanical garden- which has 2,000 kinds of rare plants in the green house/Chonjeyeon waterfall- was named after seven nymphs who assisted Heaven's emperor. Overnite in Jeju |
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| Day 10 |
Jeju
You can enjoy submarine tour in the morning. Afternoon, the tour visit Jeju folk village- , Sangumburi crater- one of the 3 major craters on the island /Seongsan sunrise peak-located on the eastern end of Jeju Island and at the top is a huge crater. Overnite in Jeju. |
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| Day 11 |
Jeju - Seoul
Transfer to Jeju domestic airport & Fly to Seoul. Free time in the afternoon. Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 12 |
Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to ICN Int’l Airport & Departure |
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War Veterans |
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| Day 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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| Day 2 |
Seoul
Morning Tour covers Gyeongbok palace & Folklore Museum , Jogyesa Temple, Blue House(Presidential House) by drive, Insadong Antique Street |
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| Day 3 |
Seoul Vicinity
Full day tour visit Panmunjeom- site of armistice agreement /War Memorial-And you can learn all about Korea’s war history by visiting the War History Exhibit. Ovenite in Seoul |
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| Day 4 |
Seoul - Busan
Move to Busan by KTX(bullet Train) & Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Ovenite in Busan |
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| Day 5 |
Busan
Full Day tour visit Afternoon tour visit Yongdusan Park-greenery on a hill in the heart of Busan /Jagalchi Fish Market- the harbor-side fish market which stretches in downtown/UN Cemetery-final resting place for many UN soldiers who were died during Korean War. Overnite in Busan. |
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Busan
Personal visit to U.N. Cemetery for a wreath laying ceremony. Ovenite in Busan |
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| Day 7 |
Busan - Geojedo
Transfer to Geojedo-one of the major island along the Marine park. Visit Geojedo-Prisoners' Camp- accommodate prisoners during Korean War.
Return to Busan & Overnite in Busan |
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| Day 8 |
Busan - Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Airport & Departure |
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Hot Spring |
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From ancient times, hot springs have been known to be effective against skin disease, arthritis, neuralgia and certain gastrointestinal ailments. Especially on a cold snowy day it is ever so relaxing to soak one’s body in a hot spring spa. Most of the hot springs in Korea are not only equipped with hot spring bathing facilities, but are also developed as comprehensive resorts and families play grounds. |
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| Day 1 |
Incheon - Seoul
Arrive at Incheon int’l airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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| Day 2 |
Seoul
Morning Seoul city tour of Gyeongbok Palace-Folk museum/Blue House pass by/Jogyesa Temple. Afternoon enjoy Jimjilbang(Korean Sauna)
Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 3 |
Seoul Vicinity
Morning tour of Korean Folk Village and Afternoon transferring to Icheon & enjoy Hot Spring at Spa Plus
Overnite in Seoul |
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| Day 4 |
Seoul - Incheon
Transfer to Int’l airport & Departure |
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Educational Tour for school or MBA, etc |
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| Day 1 |
arrival at Incheon airport & transfer to hotel Welcome dinner at local |
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| Day 2 |
Orientation Seoul City Tour of Gyeongbok Palace-Folklore Museum, Blue House by drive, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Insadong Antique Street, Hanok Village where you can enjoy some cultural program Tea Ceremony at the temple with a Buddhist Monk |
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| Day 3 |
Sister School Visit or Corporate visits such Samsung, LG, POSCO, KT, SKT, etc the major Companies who contribute to the development of Korea as the ideal country in the 21st century |
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| Day 4 |
Corporate visits or courtesy visits to Children’s Home, Silver Town, Hospital, etc |
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| Day 5 |
DMZ & Panmunjeom or the 3rd Tunnel Farewell dinner & performance |
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| Day 6 |
Departure for next destination |
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@ in addition to Edu program, we can also arrange Exclusive programs for Performance,
Orchestra, Concert group to Korea |
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Technical Visits : this can be tailor made upon requests and below are sample courses in Seoul |
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- Cheonggyecheon : the Restoration Project that stunned the World
- World Cup Park : an Innovative idea bringing Beauty to a Busy City
- Mapo Recycling Facility : A Distinguished 21st Century Recycling Model
- Gangbuk Arisu Water Purification Center : a World class Water Purification system
- Seoul TOPIS : a Cutting-edge Traffic Management System
- Digital Media City : A city built on High-technology of the Future
- Seoul Data Center : an e-Government System Admired by Cities Worldwide
- Seoul Emergency Operations Center : the World’s Quickest Disaster Response & System
- Seoul Dongbu Senior Care Center : A Haven of Care & Respect for the Elderly |
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Taekwondo Tours
TAEKWONDO |
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Originated in Korea and now is practiced all over the world. It has received official action as an international sport
by being selected as a medals event in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. It is a whole-body sport which uses the arms and legs for self-defense. It is not only a martial art but is also a means of cultivating one’s own character through the training of both body & mind |
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One day Taekwondo (3 hours or 6 hours program)
. Watching the video
. Demonstration of Taekwondo by an experienced Master
. Takwondo Training(basic Movement, style-forms, self-defense, Board-breaking
. Test
. Ceremony-taking pictures |
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| Taekwondo Packages |
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| Day 1 |
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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| Day 2 |
Morning city tour & afternoon Opening & Orientation of Taekwondo : watching VTR/ exercise of basic motion |
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| Day 3 |
Taekwondo Program : Exercise/ Stretching/Kickering, etc and PM visit Olympic Park |
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| Day 4 |
Taekwondo Program: Exercise Stretching/ Kickering/Self Defense |
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| Day 5 |
Tour of Korean Military Academy & the 3rd Tunnel |
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| Day 6 |
Depart for Gyeongju by train |
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| Day 7 |
Taekwondo program & Tour of Gyeongju |
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| Day 8 |
Gyeongju-Busan |
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| Day 9 |
Busan-Seoul & Farewell Ceremony |
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| Day 10 |
Transfer to Incheon int’l airport for departure. |
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Ski |
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| DAY 1 |
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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Move to Everland in Yongin & Enjoy thrilling amusement. Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 3 |
Move to Ski Resort in Gyeonggi province & Enjoy skiing. Return to Seoul & Overnite in Seoul |
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| DAY 4 |
Transfer to Incheon int’l airport for departure. |
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| DAY 1 |
Arrival in ICN Airport & transfer to hotel in Seoul |
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Move to Mt. Seorak & Free leisure time in the afternoon. Overnite in Mt. Seorak |
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| DAY 3 |
Enjoy skiing full day & overnite in Mt. Seorak |
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| DAY 4 |
Move to Seoul via Everland in Yongin & Overnite in Seoul |
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Transfer to Incheon int’l airport for departure. |
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Cycling, Walking, Adventure, GOLFING, HUNTING, HOT SPRING & MASSAGE, RAFTING & CLIMBING, SHOOTING & HUNTING, ETC can be arranged upon request |
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