(private) 9-days Tasty Journey Around South Korea Tour
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Day 1: Seoul (or Incheon Int'L airport) - Geumsan - Mt. Daedunsan
Stop At: Geumsan-gun, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Meet your guide at your place in Seoul or Incheon Int'l airport. and move to Geumsan. Geumsan is widely known as the largest ginseng market in Korea where you can find and taste fried ginseng from a Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Daedunsan Natural Recreation Forest, 87-13, Muksan-ri, Jinsan-myeon Daedunsan Provincial Park, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do South Korea
Then you proceed to Mt Daedunsan. Daedunsan is especially beautiful in the Fall season when its rock peaks are surrounded by the autumnal tints.
You will take the cable car and enjoy the breathtaking mountain view and explore around and walk across the suspension bridge.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Lunch: Ginseng chicken soup and deep-fried ginseng (It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gunsan, Ramada Gunsan Hotel or 3-4 star similar Hotel
Day 2: Gunsan Modern History Museum - Jinpo port - Iseongdang Bakery
Stop At: Gunsan Modern History Museum, Gunsangeundaeyeoksabakmulgwan 240 Haemang-ro, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do 54021 South Korea
Following the opening of its port in 1899, Gunsan became a hub of modern cultural heritage from the Japanese colonial era (1910โ1945). After the nationโs liberation from colonial rule in August 1945, however, the cityโs seemingly unstoppable prosperity came to a halt and went into limbo. All transactions at the port that relied on Japanese capital were completely cut off. In addition, during the industrialization period after the 1960s, the city fell far behind in terms of development, as it relied on only primary industries and the food processing industry. Although the city is a symbol of the painful history of Japanese exploitation through its shipping of rice to Japan, it has now transformed into a fascinating cultural destination, offering a wide variety of things to see and do in addition to retaining traces of its colonial past.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jinpo Maritime Theme Park, 32, Naehang 2-gil, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
You will go to the Jinpo Maritime Theme Park; on display at the park are vintage tanks, historical artillery, combat planes, and warships including the Wibongham Ship, a vessel that was used in combat during the Vietnam War.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Iseongdang, South Korea, Jeollabuk-do, Gunsan, Wolmyeong-dong, ์ค์๋ก 177
Iseongdang bakery which is the oldest bakery in Korea.
You can relax and enjoy Korean-style shabu shabu. Fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood are parboiled in the pot and then eaten with chili, soy or lemon sauce. You need to grab some Korean shabu while your visiting!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Seonyudo Beach, Seonyudo, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do 54000 South Korea
Then, you are going to Gogunsan islands tour.
Gogunsan islands consist of 4 big islands, 3 of them are connected with bridges and 58 islands altogether. You will go to the Sunyudo island to see the two very different beach. Okdol beach is the secluded pebble beach. Tucked away behind a small row of houses, the sound of the waves hitting the pebbles is one of the most relaxing sounds you can imagine. Another great place on the island is the main sandy beach. Seonyudoโs main beach is a great place for swimming, catching shellfish, or Zipline activity.
Then, you go to Jangjido island for hiking. Just 20 minutes hike to the peak, the summit still provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the many islands that dot the western coast of Korea.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center, 437 Saemangeumbuk-ro, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
Visit Saemangeum sea wall and its Exhibition Hall
Saemangeum seawall connects Gunsa, the Gogunsan islands, and Buan. It is the longest seawall in the world. The one-hour ride takes you to the Gogunsan islands from the Gunsan city.
Duration: 50 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Korean-style shabu shabu: Fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood (It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gunsan, Ramada Gunsan Hotel or 3-4 star similar Hotel
Day 3: Jeonju Hanok Village - Geumsansa Buddhist temple
Stop At: Jeondong Catholic Church, 200-1, Jeon-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 560-040 South Korea
The Jeondong Catholic Church was completed in 1914 It is the largest and oldest western-style structure in the Jeollanam province and is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Korea.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Gyeonggijeon Shrine, 26, Gyo-dong 1-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 560-070 South Korea
Gyeonggijeon is the hall where the portrait of Lee Seonggae, the founder of Joseon dynasty is enshrined. It was built in 1410. The portrait of Lee Seonggae itself is designated as the National Treasure #317.
Pungnam Gate is the south gate of the city wall that enclosed Jeonju during the Joseon Dynasty. It was the only remaining gate after the destruction of the wall.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Hyanggyo-gil, Pungnam-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian school Since Goryeo Dynasty (918-1329) and throughout Joseon Dynasty (1329-1910), Hyanggyo had been installed as the public educational institution in provinces. Therefore, Hyanggyo is likened to todayโs national universities installed in major regional cities.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Geumsansa Temple, 39, Geumsan-ri, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje, Jeollabuk-do 576-962 South Korea
Geumsansa Buddhist temple
During the Baekjae reign of King Beop (599 C.E.), the temple was built to pray for the kingโs prosperity and good fortune. Later it was expanded and established as the Head Temple for the worship of Maitreya. Maitreya, regarded as the future Buddha. When you step in Geumsansa, you would see valuable relics and cultural assets. The most eye-catching among all undoubtedly is the three stories Mireukjeon (Maitreya Hall). From the outside, it seems like a three-story building, but inside is completely open all the way up to the high ceiling.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jeonju Hanok Village, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
Jeonju Jeontong Hanjiwon
Jeonju Jeontong Hanjiwon sells various types of Hanji(Korean traditional paper) from the ones for calligraphy, oriental painting and to the crafts. This place is not just a Hanji shop but it a workshop where people can experience how to make Hanji.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Bibimbap, the famous Korean dish of rice with vegetables and beef.
Bean sprouts, a key ingredient in Jeonju bibimbap
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jeonju, JEONJU HANOK STAY(traditional Korean-style house)
Day 4: Tongyoung - Busan
Stop At: Tongyeong Jungang Market, 14-16 Jungangsijang 1(il)-gil, Jungang-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
The Tongyeong Jungang Market is formed along a long stretch of quay-side kiosks. Visitors can easily see that the city is one of the busiest ports in Korea with its abundant fishery products. The market is full of noise as merchants and visitors try to make a deal while live fish try to jump out of their tanks, splashing water everywhere. In Tongyeong, people can eat the freshest fish at a very reasonable price. Stroll around the market to see various Korean foods including fish, seafood, meat, vegetables and ingredients that play important roles in Korean cuisine. Enjoy tasting fresh raw fish cut in slices, spicy fish soup, fish cake, traditional honey bread.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: TongYeong Cable Car, 205 Balgae-ro, Donam-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Tongyeong Cable Car is the longest (1.975m) cable car in Korea installed on Tongyeong Mt. Mireuksan (461m above the sea), one of the 100 celebrated mountains (the Office of Forestry) in Korea. Visitors can reach the top of Mt. Mireuksan in this Gondola and there waits for jewelry-like islands of Hallyeo Waterway, Tongyeong Harbor.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Jeonpo 1-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan South Korea
At the end of the tour, you will be escorted to Hwangnyeongsan Mountain in Busan. The mountain is the second highest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. So it is really easy to catch the beautiful night view of Busan city on the Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.
Duration: 50 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Fresh raw fish cut in slices, spicy fish soup(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Busan, Best Western Hotel Haeundae or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 5: Busan
Stop At: Haeundae Beach, Jung-dong, Busan, South Korea
Haeundae Beach is the most popular beach in South Korea, with 1 million visitors a day during the summer season. Offering various water sports activities, festivals, concerts, and parties, Haeundae Beach is a destination worth visiting for an exciting getaway. There is Dongbaek Island at the western end of Haeundae beach.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dongbaekseom Island, U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan South Korea
Dongbaek Island is translated into Camellia which is growing in islands of southern provinces of Korea, blossoming around March. There is Nurimaru APEC house in the island, around three-story building exclusively built for the final summit meeting for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in the island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haedong Yonggung Temple, 416-3, Sirang-ri, Gijangeup, Gijang-gun, Busan 619-902 South Korea
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line most temples in Korea are located in the mountains.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: UN Memorial Cemetery, 93, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48529 South Korea
UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea is a memorial park established to glorify the help & sacrifice by UN Forces soldiers who fought in the Korean War.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, 203, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan 49368 South Korea
During the height of the Korean War in the 1950s, this area was where refugees from all over the country made their home.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: 49 Ami-ro, Ami-dong, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea
Tombstones village - The stairs and the walls in this village are different from what you normally see. They are all tombstones. That's why the village is called Tombstone culture village. People began living here in tents since 1951. When it became more settled, the tents became too small, so people began building on top of Japanese graves.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Korean pork BBQ(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Busan, Best Western Hotel Haeundae or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 6: Gyeongju
Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea
Bulguksa Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Korea and the home to a number of important relics from the Silla period, including most obviously the two stone pagodas Dabotap and Soekgatap. It also dates from the 8th century but has been rebuilt on a number of occasions.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Seokguram, 999 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 780-400 South Korea
Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage that is part of the Bulguksa temple complex. The grotto overlooks the East Sea and rests 750 meters above sea level. It holds some of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world, including the main Buddha. Construction lasted from 742 to 774.
Inside the round-shaped main hall are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-sattva, and his disciples. The Bonjon figure wearing a generous smile is seated on the stage engraved with a lotus flower design.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gyeongju National Museum, 186 Iljeong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38171 South Korea
Gyeongju National Museum is where you can appreciate the significance of this ancient city in one fell swoop. The main archaeological hall has dazzling displays of jewellery, weaponry and other ceremonial items from the Shilla dynasty, including a 5th-century gold crown
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Gyeongju National Park, 12, Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38116 South Korea
Visit the Tumuli Park. It has more than 20 large and small tombs from the Shilla period. The tombs are presumed to be those of kings and court officials. As those excavated were all found to be stone-pilled wood-lined chamber type, most of the tombs here are presumed to be of the same type. During the excavations of chenmachong and Hwangnamchong , numerous artifacts were uncovered.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Anapji Pond, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38163 South Korea
Anapji Pond was built in 674 after the unification of the Korean Peninsula. Small mountains were created inside the palace walls, beautiful trees, and flowers, as well as rare birds and animals were brought from all over to the islands and hills surrounding the pond. Also, a number of pavilions were constructed around it and used for state festivals and banquets and as a princeโs palace.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Hanjeongsik-set meal with a number of side dishes served with rice and soup(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gyeongju, The K Hotel Gyeongju or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 7: Andong - Hahoe village
Stop At: Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Hahoe-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage]
Today you will visit a village of 500 years, leaving behind the thousand-year-old city. Hahoe is the village where the members of Ryu family which originated from Hahoe Village have lived together for 600 years. It is a representative village for one family where tile-roofed houses and thatched-roofed ones have been quite well conserved for a long time. The Korean Hahoe mask show takes place in the village.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dosanseowon Confucian School, 154 Dosanseowon-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]
Like other Korean Confucian academies, Dosan Seowon serves two purposes: education and commemoration. The site was well known in Korea as one of the leading academics and was home to the Toegye School of Thought for over 400 years. Although the educational function of the facility has long since ceased, the commemorative ceremonies have been and are still held twice a year.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Andong Old Market, 55, Beonyeong 1-gil, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do 36695 South Korea
Andong traditional market
In order to experience this Andongโs ingenuity, visit Jjim-dak Golmok, the food alley located inside of Andong Traditional Market. The alley is specifically known to be packed with jjim-dak specialty stores and most of them will offer a good hearty meal at a similar price range.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Jjim-dak: seasoning chicken with ginseng, green onion, garlic, and ground pepper(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Andong, Andong Grand Hotel or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 8: Mountain Range Canyon Train (V-Train) - Taebeck - Gangneung
Stop At: Buncheon, Socheon-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, South Korea
You will leave for Buncheon-Yeog from Andong to take V-train in the morning. The โVโ in V-Train stands for "valley," as it travels through the beautiful valley of Cheoram in Gangwon-do as well as Buncheon in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Riding on the V-Train is especially refreshing as the windows can be opened to feel the breeze. Traveling at a leisurely speed that is slower than regular trains, passengers can easily enjoy the changing views of the mountains and valley. After an hour's train trip, you move to Taebaek city, which was famous for the coal industry in the past.
Duration: 3 days 18 hours
Stop At: Gangneung, Gangneung, Gangwon-do
Visit the Gyeongpo Lake and Beach
Gyeongpo Lake and Beach is a sandbank formed between Gyeongpo Lake and the ocean. This beautiful beach extends to a length of 6 km and is covered with fine sand. It is a very well-known tourist attraction in Korea: a flawless combination of nature and cultural relics.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Hanwoo-Korean beef(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gangneung, Golden Tulip Skybay Hotel or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 9: Sokcho - Mt Seoraksan - Seoul
Stop At: Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea
Visit the Jujeongol valley at Mt Seoraksan.
On the last day of your nine-day tour, you will trek along the beautiful valley and go up one of the peaks by cable car in Mt. Seorak. Jujeongol got its name from the fact that bandits made counterfeit coins at this valley. Jujeon in Korean means coin minting and gol means valley. An easy hiking course even for children and senior. The valley is filled with wildflowers in spring. In summer, the heat is washed away by the clean and cold water of the valley. In the fall, the changing colors of the leaves make a fantastic scenery. Also during this hike, you will stop at Yongso waterfall. A short, wide waterfall surrounded by greenery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sinheungsa Temple, 170, Seorak-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 217-120 South Korea
Sinheungsa Temple is a short 10min walk away from the entrance to Sogongwon. In fact, many visits because of its close proximity to Sogongwon. You also can see a local landmark such as the 33-foot-high bronze Buddha statue at shinheungsa temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seoraksan Cable Car, 1137 Seoraksan-ro, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
You will ride the Seorak cable car to Gweongumsung peak(670m above sea level), which provides bird's eye view of Mt. Seorak, Ulsnbawi rock, and the East Sea. Located about 5 minutes from the entrance is the cable car ride. The ride itself is ten minutes long and displays heavenly views of the park and mountains.
You can view beautiful Buddhist temples hidden with the mountain, most notably Sinheungsa.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Makguksu and Suyuk : makguksu (buckwheat noodles) Suyuk(Boiled pork or beef slices)-It can be changed to suit your taste
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Seoul (or Incheon Int'L airport) - Geumsan - Mt. Daedunsan
Stop At: Geumsan-gun, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
Meet your guide at your place in Seoul or Incheon Int'l airport. and move to Geumsan. Geumsan is widely known as the largest ginseng market in Korea where you can find and taste fried ginseng from a Ginseng & Herbal Medicine Market.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Daedunsan Natural Recreation Forest, 87-13, Muksan-ri, Jinsan-myeon Daedunsan Provincial Park, Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do South Korea
Then you proceed to Mt Daedunsan. Daedunsan is especially beautiful in the Fall season when its rock peaks are surrounded by the autumnal tints.
You will take the cable car and enjoy the breathtaking mountain view and explore around and walk across the suspension bridge.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Lunch: Ginseng chicken soup and deep-fried ginseng (It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gunsan, Ramada Gunsan Hotel or 3-4 star similar Hotel
Day 2: Gunsan Modern History Museum - Jinpo port - Iseongdang Bakery
Stop At: Gunsan Modern History Museum, Gunsangeundaeyeoksabakmulgwan 240 Haemang-ro, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do 54021 South Korea
Following the opening of its port in 1899, Gunsan became a hub of modern cultural heritage from the Japanese colonial era (1910โ1945). After the nationโs liberation from colonial rule in August 1945, however, the cityโs seemingly unstoppable prosperity came to a halt and went into limbo. All transactions at the port that relied on Japanese capital were completely cut off. In addition, during the industrialization period after the 1960s, the city fell far behind in terms of development, as it relied on only primary industries and the food processing industry. Although the city is a symbol of the painful history of Japanese exploitation through its shipping of rice to Japan, it has now transformed into a fascinating cultural destination, offering a wide variety of things to see and do in addition to retaining traces of its colonial past.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jinpo Maritime Theme Park, 32, Naehang 2-gil, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
You will go to the Jinpo Maritime Theme Park; on display at the park are vintage tanks, historical artillery, combat planes, and warships including the Wibongham Ship, a vessel that was used in combat during the Vietnam War.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Iseongdang, South Korea, Jeollabuk-do, Gunsan, Wolmyeong-dong, ์ค์๋ก 177
Iseongdang bakery which is the oldest bakery in Korea.
You can relax and enjoy Korean-style shabu shabu. Fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood are parboiled in the pot and then eaten with chili, soy or lemon sauce. You need to grab some Korean shabu while your visiting!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Seonyudo Beach, Seonyudo, Okdo-myeon, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do 54000 South Korea
Then, you are going to Gogunsan islands tour.
Gogunsan islands consist of 4 big islands, 3 of them are connected with bridges and 58 islands altogether. You will go to the Sunyudo island to see the two very different beach. Okdol beach is the secluded pebble beach. Tucked away behind a small row of houses, the sound of the waves hitting the pebbles is one of the most relaxing sounds you can imagine. Another great place on the island is the main sandy beach. Seonyudoโs main beach is a great place for swimming, catching shellfish, or Zipline activity.
Then, you go to Jangjido island for hiking. Just 20 minutes hike to the peak, the summit still provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the many islands that dot the western coast of Korea.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Gunsan Saemangeum Convention Center, 437 Saemangeumbuk-ro, Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
Visit Saemangeum sea wall and its Exhibition Hall
Saemangeum seawall connects Gunsa, the Gogunsan islands, and Buan. It is the longest seawall in the world. The one-hour ride takes you to the Gogunsan islands from the Gunsan city.
Duration: 50 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Korean-style shabu shabu: Fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood (It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gunsan, Ramada Gunsan Hotel or 3-4 star similar Hotel
Day 3: Jeonju Hanok Village - Geumsansa Buddhist temple
Stop At: Jeondong Catholic Church, 200-1, Jeon-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 560-040 South Korea
The Jeondong Catholic Church was completed in 1914 It is the largest and oldest western-style structure in the Jeollanam province and is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Korea.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Gyeonggijeon Shrine, 26, Gyo-dong 1-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do 560-070 South Korea
Gyeonggijeon is the hall where the portrait of Lee Seonggae, the founder of Joseon dynasty is enshrined. It was built in 1410. The portrait of Lee Seonggae itself is designated as the National Treasure #317.
Pungnam Gate is the south gate of the city wall that enclosed Jeonju during the Joseon Dynasty. It was the only remaining gate after the destruction of the wall.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Hyanggyo-gil, Pungnam-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Jeonju Hyanggyo Confucian school Since Goryeo Dynasty (918-1329) and throughout Joseon Dynasty (1329-1910), Hyanggyo had been installed as the public educational institution in provinces. Therefore, Hyanggyo is likened to todayโs national universities installed in major regional cities.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Geumsansa Temple, 39, Geumsan-ri, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje, Jeollabuk-do 576-962 South Korea
Geumsansa Buddhist temple
During the Baekjae reign of King Beop (599 C.E.), the temple was built to pray for the kingโs prosperity and good fortune. Later it was expanded and established as the Head Temple for the worship of Maitreya. Maitreya, regarded as the future Buddha. When you step in Geumsansa, you would see valuable relics and cultural assets. The most eye-catching among all undoubtedly is the three stories Mireukjeon (Maitreya Hall). From the outside, it seems like a three-story building, but inside is completely open all the way up to the high ceiling.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jeonju Hanok Village, Eunhaeng-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do South Korea
Jeonju Jeontong Hanjiwon
Jeonju Jeontong Hanjiwon sells various types of Hanji(Korean traditional paper) from the ones for calligraphy, oriental painting and to the crafts. This place is not just a Hanji shop but it a workshop where people can experience how to make Hanji.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Bibimbap, the famous Korean dish of rice with vegetables and beef.
Bean sprouts, a key ingredient in Jeonju bibimbap
Accommodation included: Overnight in Jeonju, JEONJU HANOK STAY(traditional Korean-style house)
Day 4: Tongyoung - Busan
Stop At: Tongyeong Jungang Market, 14-16 Jungangsijang 1(il)-gil, Jungang-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
The Tongyeong Jungang Market is formed along a long stretch of quay-side kiosks. Visitors can easily see that the city is one of the busiest ports in Korea with its abundant fishery products. The market is full of noise as merchants and visitors try to make a deal while live fish try to jump out of their tanks, splashing water everywhere. In Tongyeong, people can eat the freshest fish at a very reasonable price. Stroll around the market to see various Korean foods including fish, seafood, meat, vegetables and ingredients that play important roles in Korean cuisine. Enjoy tasting fresh raw fish cut in slices, spicy fish soup, fish cake, traditional honey bread.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: TongYeong Cable Car, 205 Balgae-ro, Donam-dong, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
Tongyeong Cable Car is the longest (1.975m) cable car in Korea installed on Tongyeong Mt. Mireuksan (461m above the sea), one of the 100 celebrated mountains (the Office of Forestry) in Korea. Visitors can reach the top of Mt. Mireuksan in this Gondola and there waits for jewelry-like islands of Hallyeo Waterway, Tongyeong Harbor.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hwangnyeongsan Mountain, Jeonpo 1-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan South Korea
At the end of the tour, you will be escorted to Hwangnyeongsan Mountain in Busan. The mountain is the second highest mountain in the Geumnyeon Mountain Range. So it is really easy to catch the beautiful night view of Busan city on the Hwangnyeongsan Mountain.
Duration: 50 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Fresh raw fish cut in slices, spicy fish soup(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Busan, Best Western Hotel Haeundae or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 5: Busan
Stop At: Haeundae Beach, Jung-dong, Busan, South Korea
Haeundae Beach is the most popular beach in South Korea, with 1 million visitors a day during the summer season. Offering various water sports activities, festivals, concerts, and parties, Haeundae Beach is a destination worth visiting for an exciting getaway. There is Dongbaek Island at the western end of Haeundae beach.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dongbaekseom Island, U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan South Korea
Dongbaek Island is translated into Camellia which is growing in islands of southern provinces of Korea, blossoming around March. There is Nurimaru APEC house in the island, around three-story building exclusively built for the final summit meeting for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in the island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Haedong Yonggung Temple, 416-3, Sirang-ri, Gijangeup, Gijang-gun, Busan 619-902 South Korea
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line most temples in Korea are located in the mountains.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: UN Memorial Cemetery, 93, UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48529 South Korea
UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea is a memorial park established to glorify the help & sacrifice by UN Forces soldiers who fought in the Korean War.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, 203, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan 49368 South Korea
During the height of the Korean War in the 1950s, this area was where refugees from all over the country made their home.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: 49 Ami-ro, Ami-dong, Seo-gu, Busan, South Korea
Tombstones village - The stairs and the walls in this village are different from what you normally see. They are all tombstones. That's why the village is called Tombstone culture village. People began living here in tents since 1951. When it became more settled, the tents became too small, so people began building on top of Japanese graves.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Korean pork BBQ(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Busan, Best Western Hotel Haeundae or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 6: Gyeongju
Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea
Bulguksa Temple is the most famous Buddhist temple in Korea and the home to a number of important relics from the Silla period, including most obviously the two stone pagodas Dabotap and Soekgatap. It also dates from the 8th century but has been rebuilt on a number of occasions.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Seokguram, 999 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 780-400 South Korea
Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage that is part of the Bulguksa temple complex. The grotto overlooks the East Sea and rests 750 meters above sea level. It holds some of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world, including the main Buddha. Construction lasted from 742 to 774.
Inside the round-shaped main hall are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-sattva, and his disciples. The Bonjon figure wearing a generous smile is seated on the stage engraved with a lotus flower design.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gyeongju National Museum, 186 Iljeong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38171 South Korea
Gyeongju National Museum is where you can appreciate the significance of this ancient city in one fell swoop. The main archaeological hall has dazzling displays of jewellery, weaponry and other ceremonial items from the Shilla dynasty, including a 5th-century gold crown
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Gyeongju National Park, 12, Cheonbungnam-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38116 South Korea
Visit the Tumuli Park. It has more than 20 large and small tombs from the Shilla period. The tombs are presumed to be those of kings and court officials. As those excavated were all found to be stone-pilled wood-lined chamber type, most of the tombs here are presumed to be of the same type. During the excavations of chenmachong and Hwangnamchong , numerous artifacts were uncovered.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Anapji Pond, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38163 South Korea
Anapji Pond was built in 674 after the unification of the Korean Peninsula. Small mountains were created inside the palace walls, beautiful trees, and flowers, as well as rare birds and animals were brought from all over to the islands and hills surrounding the pond. Also, a number of pavilions were constructed around it and used for state festivals and banquets and as a princeโs palace.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Hanjeongsik-set meal with a number of side dishes served with rice and soup(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gyeongju, The K Hotel Gyeongju or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 7: Andong - Hahoe village
Stop At: Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Hahoe-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
Andong Hahoe Folk Village [UNESCO World Heritage]
Today you will visit a village of 500 years, leaving behind the thousand-year-old city. Hahoe is the village where the members of Ryu family which originated from Hahoe Village have lived together for 600 years. It is a representative village for one family where tile-roofed houses and thatched-roofed ones have been quite well conserved for a long time. The Korean Hahoe mask show takes place in the village.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dosanseowon Confucian School, 154 Dosanseowon-gil, Dosan-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]
Like other Korean Confucian academies, Dosan Seowon serves two purposes: education and commemoration. The site was well known in Korea as one of the leading academics and was home to the Toegye School of Thought for over 400 years. Although the educational function of the facility has long since ceased, the commemorative ceremonies have been and are still held twice a year.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Andong Old Market, 55, Beonyeong 1-gil, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do 36695 South Korea
Andong traditional market
In order to experience this Andongโs ingenuity, visit Jjim-dak Golmok, the food alley located inside of Andong Traditional Market. The alley is specifically known to be packed with jjim-dak specialty stores and most of them will offer a good hearty meal at a similar price range.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Jjim-dak: seasoning chicken with ginseng, green onion, garlic, and ground pepper(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Andong, Andong Grand Hotel or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 8: Mountain Range Canyon Train (V-Train) - Taebeck - Gangneung
Stop At: Buncheon, Socheon-myeon, Bonghwa-gun, South Korea
You will leave for Buncheon-Yeog from Andong to take V-train in the morning. The โVโ in V-Train stands for "valley," as it travels through the beautiful valley of Cheoram in Gangwon-do as well as Buncheon in Gyeongsangbuk-do. Riding on the V-Train is especially refreshing as the windows can be opened to feel the breeze. Traveling at a leisurely speed that is slower than regular trains, passengers can easily enjoy the changing views of the mountains and valley. After an hour's train trip, you move to Taebaek city, which was famous for the coal industry in the past.
Duration: 3 days 18 hours
Stop At: Gangneung, Gangneung, Gangwon-do
Visit the Gyeongpo Lake and Beach
Gyeongpo Lake and Beach is a sandbank formed between Gyeongpo Lake and the ocean. This beautiful beach extends to a length of 6 km and is covered with fine sand. It is a very well-known tourist attraction in Korea: a flawless combination of nature and cultural relics.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Hanwoo-Korean beef(It can be changed to suit your taste)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gangneung, Golden Tulip Skybay Hotel or 3 star similar Hotel
Day 9: Sokcho - Mt Seoraksan - Seoul
Stop At: Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea
Visit the Jujeongol valley at Mt Seoraksan.
On the last day of your nine-day tour, you will trek along the beautiful valley and go up one of the peaks by cable car in Mt. Seorak. Jujeongol got its name from the fact that bandits made counterfeit coins at this valley. Jujeon in Korean means coin minting and gol means valley. An easy hiking course even for children and senior. The valley is filled with wildflowers in spring. In summer, the heat is washed away by the clean and cold water of the valley. In the fall, the changing colors of the leaves make a fantastic scenery. Also during this hike, you will stop at Yongso waterfall. A short, wide waterfall surrounded by greenery.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sinheungsa Temple, 170, Seorak-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do 217-120 South Korea
Sinheungsa Temple is a short 10min walk away from the entrance to Sogongwon. In fact, many visits because of its close proximity to Sogongwon. You also can see a local landmark such as the 33-foot-high bronze Buddha statue at shinheungsa temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Seoraksan Cable Car, 1137 Seoraksan-ro, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
You will ride the Seorak cable car to Gweongumsung peak(670m above sea level), which provides bird's eye view of Mt. Seorak, Ulsnbawi rock, and the East Sea. Located about 5 minutes from the entrance is the cable car ride. The ride itself is ten minutes long and displays heavenly views of the park and mountains.
You can view beautiful Buddhist temples hidden with the mountain, most notably Sinheungsa.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Hotel
โข Lunch: Makguksu and Suyuk : makguksu (buckwheat noodles) Suyuk(Boiled pork or beef slices)-It can be changed to suit your taste
No accommodation included on this day.
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