Heritage Tour of South Korea

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Tour Code: ODY-SK-003

Destination: South Korea

Duration8 Days
Tour TypePrivate & Bespoke
Tour Style Heritage

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About This Trip

By visiting the heritage sites of South Korea, this 8-day tour will give you an insight into this country's past time. You will appreciate the elegant Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, tour the famous Hahoe Folk Village in Andong, and discover the Haeinsa Temple (one of the major Buddhist temples of South Korea) in Daegu. Beyond that, go to Gyeongju to see the Bulguksa Temple built in the 8th century CE and relish a city highlights trip to Busan.

Itinerary Summary

DAY

PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 2

Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village
3

Andong

Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Byeongsan Seowon, Traditional Paper Factory
4

Daegu

Daegu Arboretum, Haeinsa Temple, Tripitaka Koreana, Janggyeong Panjeon
5

Gyeongju

Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju National Museum, Seokguram Grotto
6

Busan

Beomeosa Temple, Jagalchi Fish Market, Gamcheon Village, Busan Tower
7 - 8

Seoul

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Itinerary

Day 1: International Arrival, Seoul

Upon your arrival at Incheon International Airport, your driver guide will greet you and escort you to the hotel. Check in and have some free time to recover from the jet lag.

Seoul

Day 2: Seoul City Tour

After breakfast, you will step inside the charming Gyeongbokgung Palace, and then visit the National Folk Museum, a showcase of ancient Korean people's daily lives. Next, stroll around the ancient lanes of Bukchon Hanok Village, and mingle with city residents in the vibrant Insadong Alley and Gwangjang Traditional Market.

Note: Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays and a visit to Changdeokgung Palace will be arranged on that day.

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Seoul

Day 3: Seoul - Andong - Daegu

Transfer to Andong in the morning. Spend the day exploring Andong Hahoe Folk Village, which has conserved Hahoe Byeolsingut Mask Dance Play performed by the public in general, and Seonyujulbul Nori enjoyed by the nobility called Yangban. Later, visit the Byeongsan Confucianism Academy and Traditional Paper Factory before you transfer to Daegu.

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Daegu

Day 4: Daegu - Gyeongju

After breakfast, your first stop will be Daegu Arboretum, home to more than 1,000 species of beautiful plants, medical herbs, and trees. Afterward, you will spend time at the prestigious Haeinsa Temple. Pay a visit to the buildings of Janggyeong Panjeon and the Tripitaka Koreana, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts, engraved on 80,000 woodblocks.

Transfer to Gyeongju after the tour.

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Gyeongju

Day 5: Gyeongju - Busan

This full day tour takes you to the Royal Tumuli Park displaying a collection of royal Shilla tombs, Anapji Pond where royal families relaxed and enjoyed themselves and Cheomseongdae Observatory, the world's earliest observatory in existence. Seokguram Grotto, one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines, surrounded by Bodhisattvas and guardian deities. Bulguksa Temple, one of Korea's best well-known temples. After that, visit the Gyeongju National Museum and Shilla Pottery Kiln. Transfer onward to Busan by car.

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Busan

Day 6: Busan City Tour

After breakfast, go around the Busan city to visit the Beomeosa Temple and Gwangan Bridge. Continue to visit lively Jagalchi Fish Market, the largest fish market of South Korea. Climb up to the Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park where you will get a bird's eye view of Busan city. Finally, explore the Gukje Market and Gamcheon Culture Village.

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Busan