5-Day South Korean Cities Tour from Seoul Including Gongju, Busan, and Yeosu
5 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: Seoul - Gongju - Jeonju
Stop At: 광화문빌딩앞공영주차장, 145 Dangju-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Meeting at parking lot next to Dongwha duty free shop at exit number 6 of Gwanghwamun subway station at 8am
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong, 37, Wangneung-ro, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do 32535 South Korea
Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong (reign 462-523) contains representative relics of the Baekje period (234~678). The Songsan-ri Tombs contain the graves of kings from the period when Baekje's capital was Gongju, and it is believed to contain 10 such graves. Only seven graves have been discovered so far.
The popular Tomb of King Muryeong is the 7th tomb, and it is the resting place for Baekje's 25th King Mu-Ryeong and his queen. This tomb was discovered accidentally when installing pipes to prevent tombs number 5 and 6 from being flooded. Tomb of King Muryeong was found to be unusual in the way it was built and what it contained. It was built with bricks like the 6th Tomb, and many national treasures were found inside, supplying scholars studying Baekje culture with precious research material.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gongsanseong, Geumseong-dong, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do South Korea
Located in Gongju-si, Gongsanseong Fortress is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Geumgang riverside right here. Follow the trail path a little further up and Imryugak Pavilion appears, known as the largest of its kind within the fortress. It is worth the visit for its historical and cultural significance, and also for the beautiful view Geumgang riverside and the castle’s trail.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jeonju Hanok Village, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions.
Jeonju Hanok Village is especially beautiful for its unique roof edges, which are slightly raised to the sky. A part
of Hanok has been set aside so that tourists can experience traditional Korean life, called Hanok Life Experience
Hall.
The food provided is very traditional, which adds to the traditional ambience. At Jeonju Hanok Village, visitors can
enjoy traditional Korean life and traditional foods like bibimbap, the most well known dish from the Jeonju region.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: HOTEL : Jeonju Ramada +82-63-711-9000 www.ramadajeonju.com or similar (4star)
Day 2: Jeonju - Gwangju - Suncheon - Yeosu
Stop At: May 18th National Cemetery, 200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61045 South Korea
The May 18th National Cemetery, located in front of Mudeungsan Mountain, is the symbol of freedom and democracy and is the grave of victims during the contention for democracy in May 1980. Victims were carried and buried by handcarts and garbage trucks in 1980. In 1997 the cemetery was exhumed and reburied at this memorial. May 18th became a national holiday of commemorating the people's desire for democracy.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Suncheon Bay Garden, Suncheonmangukjeseupjisenteo 47 Gukgajeongwon1ho-Gil, Suncheon, Jeollanam-do 58026 South Korea
Suncheon Bay Garden (Optional Tour :US$10 PP)
The Suncheon Bay Garden was established in order to turn 1.12 square kilometers of natural habitat into a conservation area, where it houses over 505 species of trees and 113 species of flowers. Especially, the numerous groups of tulips and royal azaleas are truly a sight to see. In addition, the nearby 30,000-square-meter field of canola flowers is in full bloom in May, which creates a beautiful yellow "wave" of color and trees make a great shades of canopy for the area.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, Sejing-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
During the Japanese invasion of the Imjin Waeran War (1592~1598), Admiral Yi Sun-shin decided this site should be used as his headquarters. For this reason, the site displays a lot of artifacts honoring his heroic endeavors in protecting the country. Including the items on display indoors, the hall itself was designated as National Treasure No. 304 in 2011.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Yeosu Oceanhill Hotel+82-61-808-5017 www.oceanhillhotel.co.kr or similar
Day 3: Yeosu - Jinju - Busan - Gyeongju
Stop At: Jinjuseong, Bonseong-dong Bonseong-dong, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do 52692 South Korea
Jinjuseong Fortress, which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592, was originally named Geoyeolseong Fortress during the Three Kingdom Period, later renamed as Chokseokseong Fortress in the Goryeo Dynasty and finally settled as Jinjuseong Fortress in the Joseon Dynasty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jagalchi Market, Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan South Korea
Jagalchi Market, located on the shoreside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Haeundae Beach, Haeundae-gu, Busan South Korea
Located near Haeundae Beach, it not only offers a spectacular view of the beach, but also has the appearance of a reputable international conference hall featuring both modern and natural beauty.
Nurimaru APEC House has been used as a memorial hall and a prestigious international conference hall since the APEC summit meeting. Its interior design is a visual display of Korea’s creative traditional culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Gyeongju Commodore Hotel(www.commodorehotel.co.kr +82-54-740-8277) or similar.
Day 4: Gyeongju - Andong - Wonju
Stop At: Seokguram, 999 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 780-400 South Korea
Seokguram (Optional tour : Seokguram Gurotto US$6 PP)
Seokguram is known to have been built with Bulguksa Temple. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea
Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Hahoe-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
Hahoe Village boasts exquisite scenic sights: the elegant Nakdong River flowing around the village, the magnificent Buyongdae Cliff, endlessly unfolding sandy beaches, and lush, ancient pine trees.
Hahoe Village, along with Yangdong Village in Gyeongju, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category of “Historic Villages in Korea” on July 31, 2010.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Wonju Inter Burgo(http://wonju.inter-burgo.com +82-33-769-8114) or same rank
Day 5: Wonju - Mt.Seorak - Seoul
Stop At: Alpensia Ski Jump Lounge, 325, Solbong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do 25351 South Korea
The Venue Of 2018 Winter Olympic Games (Ski Jumping Stadium, Not Tower)
As the main venue for the Pyeonchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Alpensia Resort has recently been the subject of buzz across the nation and within the international sports community. Visitors are able to enjoy the wide-open view of the beautiful scenery
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sinheungsa Temple, 170, Seorak-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 217-120 South Korea
Seorak National Park
● Sinheungsa & Seorak Mountain
Mt. Seorak National Park, the peaks of the Seorak Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea most famous national park
there is a great bronze statue called Bronze Jwabul Statue, which is well over 10 meters high. Just beyond the statue, which is on a granite terrace, there is a bridge to the right called Hyeonsugyo, which was newly built for crossing the ravine.
● Seorak Cable Car (Optional tour : Seorak Cable Car, US$15)
The best way to see Seoraksan Mountain if you only have a limited time, is by taking the Seorak Cable Car.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Seoul - Gongju - Jeonju
Stop At: 광화문빌딩앞공영주차장, 145 Dangju-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Meeting at parking lot next to Dongwha duty free shop at exit number 6 of Gwanghwamun subway station at 8am
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong, 37, Wangneung-ro, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do 32535 South Korea
Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong (reign 462-523) contains representative relics of the Baekje period (234~678). The Songsan-ri Tombs contain the graves of kings from the period when Baekje's capital was Gongju, and it is believed to contain 10 such graves. Only seven graves have been discovered so far.
The popular Tomb of King Muryeong is the 7th tomb, and it is the resting place for Baekje's 25th King Mu-Ryeong and his queen. This tomb was discovered accidentally when installing pipes to prevent tombs number 5 and 6 from being flooded. Tomb of King Muryeong was found to be unusual in the way it was built and what it contained. It was built with bricks like the 6th Tomb, and many national treasures were found inside, supplying scholars studying Baekje culture with precious research material.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gongsanseong, Geumseong-dong, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do South Korea
Located in Gongju-si, Gongsanseong Fortress is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Geumgang riverside right here. Follow the trail path a little further up and Imryugak Pavilion appears, known as the largest of its kind within the fortress. It is worth the visit for its historical and cultural significance, and also for the beautiful view Geumgang riverside and the castle’s trail.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jeonju Hanok Village, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions.
Jeonju Hanok Village is especially beautiful for its unique roof edges, which are slightly raised to the sky. A part
of Hanok has been set aside so that tourists can experience traditional Korean life, called Hanok Life Experience
Hall.
The food provided is very traditional, which adds to the traditional ambience. At Jeonju Hanok Village, visitors can
enjoy traditional Korean life and traditional foods like bibimbap, the most well known dish from the Jeonju region.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: HOTEL : Jeonju Ramada +82-63-711-9000 www.ramadajeonju.com or similar (4star)
Day 2: Jeonju - Gwangju - Suncheon - Yeosu
Stop At: May 18th National Cemetery, 200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju 61045 South Korea
The May 18th National Cemetery, located in front of Mudeungsan Mountain, is the symbol of freedom and democracy and is the grave of victims during the contention for democracy in May 1980. Victims were carried and buried by handcarts and garbage trucks in 1980. In 1997 the cemetery was exhumed and reburied at this memorial. May 18th became a national holiday of commemorating the people's desire for democracy.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Suncheon Bay Garden, Suncheonmangukjeseupjisenteo 47 Gukgajeongwon1ho-Gil, Suncheon, Jeollanam-do 58026 South Korea
Suncheon Bay Garden (Optional Tour :US$10 PP)
The Suncheon Bay Garden was established in order to turn 1.12 square kilometers of natural habitat into a conservation area, where it houses over 505 species of trees and 113 species of flowers. Especially, the numerous groups of tulips and royal azaleas are truly a sight to see. In addition, the nearby 30,000-square-meter field of canola flowers is in full bloom in May, which creates a beautiful yellow "wave" of color and trees make a great shades of canopy for the area.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, Sejing-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul South Korea
During the Japanese invasion of the Imjin Waeran War (1592~1598), Admiral Yi Sun-shin decided this site should be used as his headquarters. For this reason, the site displays a lot of artifacts honoring his heroic endeavors in protecting the country. Including the items on display indoors, the hall itself was designated as National Treasure No. 304 in 2011.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Yeosu Oceanhill Hotel+82-61-808-5017 www.oceanhillhotel.co.kr or similar
Day 3: Yeosu - Jinju - Busan - Gyeongju
Stop At: Jinjuseong, Bonseong-dong Bonseong-dong, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do 52692 South Korea
Jinjuseong Fortress, which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592, was originally named Geoyeolseong Fortress during the Three Kingdom Period, later renamed as Chokseokseong Fortress in the Goryeo Dynasty and finally settled as Jinjuseong Fortress in the Joseon Dynasty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jagalchi Market, Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan South Korea
Jagalchi Market, located on the shoreside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Haeundae Beach, Haeundae-gu, Busan South Korea
Located near Haeundae Beach, it not only offers a spectacular view of the beach, but also has the appearance of a reputable international conference hall featuring both modern and natural beauty.
Nurimaru APEC House has been used as a memorial hall and a prestigious international conference hall since the APEC summit meeting. Its interior design is a visual display of Korea’s creative traditional culture.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Gyeongju Commodore Hotel(www.commodorehotel.co.kr +82-54-740-8277) or similar.
Day 4: Gyeongju - Andong - Wonju
Stop At: Seokguram, 999 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 780-400 South Korea
Seokguram (Optional tour : Seokguram Gurotto US$6 PP)
Seokguram is known to have been built with Bulguksa Temple. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea
Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Hahoe-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
Hahoe Village boasts exquisite scenic sights: the elegant Nakdong River flowing around the village, the magnificent Buyongdae Cliff, endlessly unfolding sandy beaches, and lush, ancient pine trees.
Hahoe Village, along with Yangdong Village in Gyeongju, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category of “Historic Villages in Korea” on July 31, 2010.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Wonju Inter Burgo(http://wonju.inter-burgo.com +82-33-769-8114) or same rank
Day 5: Wonju - Mt.Seorak - Seoul
Stop At: Alpensia Ski Jump Lounge, 325, Solbong-ro, Daegwallyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do 25351 South Korea
The Venue Of 2018 Winter Olympic Games (Ski Jumping Stadium, Not Tower)
As the main venue for the Pyeonchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Alpensia Resort has recently been the subject of buzz across the nation and within the international sports community. Visitors are able to enjoy the wide-open view of the beautiful scenery
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sinheungsa Temple, 170, Seorak-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 217-120 South Korea
Seorak National Park
● Sinheungsa & Seorak Mountain
Mt. Seorak National Park, the peaks of the Seorak Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea most famous national park
there is a great bronze statue called Bronze Jwabul Statue, which is well over 10 meters high. Just beyond the statue, which is on a granite terrace, there is a bridge to the right called Hyeonsugyo, which was newly built for crossing the ravine.
● Seorak Cable Car (Optional tour : Seorak Cable Car, US$15)
The best way to see Seoraksan Mountain if you only have a limited time, is by taking the Seorak Cable Car.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Sisältyy
- 4x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 4 nights
- Transportation to all the places on the itinerary (vehicle size depends on the number of people on the tour)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 4 nights of accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Entry/Admission - Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong
- Entry/Admission - Gongsanseong
- Entry/Admission - May 18th National Cemetery
- Entry/Admission - Bulguksa Temple
- Entry/Admission - Andong Hahoe Folk Village
Ei sisälly
- Lunch, dinner, snacks, and other food or drinks unless specified
- Optional admission fees as per itinerary (e.g. Goransa Temple ferry surcharge, entry to Seokguram Grotto, monorail to Pyeongchang ski jump, and Gwongeumseong Fortress cable car ride and temple entry)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Seoul
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Suncheon Bay Garden
- Entry/Admission - Seokguram
- Entry/Admission - Sinheungsa Temple
Lisäksi
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Warm clothes are recommended during winter months
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; good walking shoes are recommended
- Itinerary and hotels are subject to change due to weather, traffic and other unforeseen local circumstances
- Luggage allowance is one carry-on bag which measures approx. 24" x 16" x 11"
- Passport name, number, expiry and country of issue are required at time of booking for all participants
- You may choose single room or double room accommodation at checkout. If groups booking with an odd number choose double room accommodation, three people will share one double room and a pullout bed will be available for the third person at no extra charge. Please inform the tour operator at the time of booking if you would like to arrange a double room with a third pullout bed. If three people do not wish to share one double room then one person can book a single room
- Child price applies for children age 3 to 5 if they share a bed with an adult; if a child sleeps in their own bed they must pay the full adult price
- If your booking party is one adult and one child then the child must book as an adult
- Infants age 2 and younger are free
- One person can book the tour, but a minimum of two people are required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet this requirement. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- NOTE for solo travelers: A single room surcharge of $280USD(High Season $320) will be payable directly to the tour operator at the time of tour check-in. 2019 High Season : 12JUL~1SEP, 4OCT,6OCT, 20DEC, the single room surcharge is $320USD.
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