3-Day Korea Western course by K-shuttle Tour from Seoul to Busan
On this 3-day tour, you will explore some of the major cities in western Korea to see much of the country's culture and tradition. Departing from Seoul, you will visit a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gongju and other notable attractions such as the Hanok Village in Jeonju, a green tea plantation in Boseong, and Jinjuseong Fortress in Jinju. Your tour ends in Busan, the second largest city in Korea.
ItineraryDay 1: Seoul - Gongju - JeonjuStop At: 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: Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress, 280 Ungjin-ro, Ungjin-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 Imnyugak 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, 99 Girin-daero, 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 or similar (4star)
Day 2: Jeonju - Gwangju - Suncheon - YeosuStop At: May 18th National Cemetery, 200 Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Kwangju, 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, 40-1 Daedae-dong, Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Suncheon Bay Garden
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, 172 Sejong-daero, Sejongno, 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
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Yeosu or similar
Day 3: Yeosu - Jinju - Busan Stop At: Jinjuseong, 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: Busan Station Plaza, 200, Jungang-daero, Dong-gu, Busan 48760 South Korea
Drop point : Busan Train Station at around 13:00pm
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"If groups booking with an odd number (ie. three people) will share one room, 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. In this case, a single traveler surcharge will apply for the single room."
"Double room type defaults to two separate twin beds. If you prefer 1 queen bed,make sure to note this in the Special Requirements field during checkout."
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"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"
"Infant meals not included"
"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."
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants"
"Luggage information : Depend group size the vehicle compartment has specific space, please bring only one luggage for each person."
"This tour required minimun 2PAX"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 3 Days
Lugar de comienzo: DongHwa Dutyfree, 149 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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