Arrive at ICN airport ➜ Hotel
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Tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport, to pick you up.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Seoul
Welcome to Seoul, the city that never sleeps, but don’t worry you’ll have plenty of time to sleep and overcome your jetlag as we swiftly take you to your hotel from the airport for a day of leisure and comfort in a private car/charter bus prepared at the airport.
Duration: 60 minutes
Seoul ➜ Chuncheon ➜ Sokcho, an ideal location for a healing retreat.
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Petite France
a small French Culture Village in Korea, The famous Korean Soap Opera and entertainment programs including “Beethoven Virus” and “Personal Taste” of MBC, “My Love from the Star”, “Secret Garden”, “Great Friend Note – Girls Generation Episode” and “Running Man” of SBS, as well as a number of films and TV commercials have been filmed here in Petite France. Petite France is a special space where you can feel those scenes and impressions again.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Nami Island
we take the Ferry to get to the Island - the shooting place of ‘Winter Sonata’, is famous for its beautiful tree-lined roads. Since it is not far from Seoul, many couples and families come to visit.
Duration: 2 hours
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Sokcho
The city still attracts many national and international tourists, not only because of Seorak-san but also because of its fine fishery products. There are natural hot springs in Sokcho, some of which have been developed into spas and pleasure swimming halls.
Duration: 60 minutes
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This bustling port, the Fish market has become one of the most popular tourist spots for those in search of the freshest raw fish restaurants.
Duration: 60 minutes
Sokcho ➜ Seoul, Breath of Traditional Korean Culture
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We will take a cable car to go up to Gwongeumseong Castle and enjoy a panoramic view of the mountain
Duration: 30 minutes
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Gwongeumseong Fortress
Gwongeumseong Fortress is the site of a castle ruins located on Seoraksan Mountain, and it is also known as Onggeumsan Mountain Castle, or Toto Castle. It is located on the steep Dolsan Mountain of Seoraksan Sogongwon area. It is believed to have been built by the 23rd King of the Goryeo Period (918-1392), Gojong (r. 1213-1259). It is also called Gwon-Kim Castle, as there is a legend that two generals named Gwon and Kim, built the castle to avoid war.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Sinheungsa Temple
Sinheungsa Temple was founded under the name of Hyangseongsa Temple by Buddhist monk Jajang during the reign of Queen Jindeok of the Silla dynasty. It was first established at the site of Kensington Hotel, but after being destroyed by fire several times, it was rebuilt at the present position during the reign of King Injo of the Joseon dynasty. According to a legend, Monks Yeongseo, Hyewon, and Yeonok all had envisioned the location in their dreams in which a white-haired heavenly man appeared and indicated them the place of the temple. Thus, the temple was re-constructed at the current location and renamed as “Sinheungsa,” meaning “the temple was blessed by God (sin) and became prosper (heung).
Duration: 60 minutes
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The Great Unification Buddha in Seoraksan National Park, South Korea. The Buddha is the largest seated bronze Buddha statue in the world, at 14.6m high, excluding the halo, lightning rod and pedestal.
The statue's name, Tongil Daebul, means 'Unification Buddha', and it was built to symbolise the Korean people's hope for the reunification of North and South Korea. The statue cost ₩3.8 billion won (US $4.1 million) to erect, which was raised over a decade, with the construction being completed in 1997.
The Great Unification Buddha sits on a lotus pedestal, which is flanked with 16 inscribed panels that tell of the entire path of Buddha's enlightenment through the words of the Bodhisattva, messengers of Buddha's teaching. Including the pedestal, the total statue height is 18.9m, and has a total weight of 108 tons.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Gyeongpoho Lake
which means “clear as a mirror”, is located 6km northeast of Gangneung, and is also called Gunjaho Lake. Gyeongpoho Lake was formed when the mouth of a bay was closed by sand and pebbles brought in by the sea currents. It is famous as a destination site for migratory birds. It used to be a large lake with a circumference of 12km, but it diminished because of the accumulation of dirt and sand.
Duration: 60 minutes
Seoul, Fashion and technology-forward but also deeply traditional.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
to experience the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty (more than 500 years old)
Duration: 60 minutes
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Gwanghwamun Gate
Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.
Duration: 60 minutes
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National Folk Museum of Korea
to see Korean Unique culture as well as people’s lifestyles in the olden days.
Duration: 60 minutes
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Cheonggyecheon Stream
Cheonggyecheon Stream starts from Cheonggye Plaza, just off Sejong-ro Avenue. Cheonggye Plaza roughly covers an area of 2,500 square meters, and is located at the starting point of Cheonggyecheon Stream. The square, created based on the design of traditional Korean bojagi (a colorful wrapping cloth), features the elegant beauty of traditional stonework that is colorful yet refined. The plaza also includes a model of Cheonggyecheon that provides visitors with a bird's-eye view of the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream. At the plaza, there are plaques that provide detailed commentaries on the 22 bridges that span the stream, as well as a number of graceful fountains that add to the ambience of the area. The area commemorates the Cheonggyecheon Stream Restoration Project, and also symbolizes gathering, harmony, peace, and unity.
Duration: 60 minutes
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N Seoul Tower
revolving deck and Lovelock wall. Namsan Seoul Tower was the first tower-type tourism spot in Korea. The top of the tower is almost 480m above sea level, including Namsan Mountain (243m) and the tower’s own height (236.7m), making it one of the tallest towers in the Orient. It is the best spot for lovers to enjoy a romantic time with dinner at the revolving restaurant.
Duration: 2 hours
Seoul ➜ ICN airport for departure ✈
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Seoul
Free at leisure until hotel check out then The private car/charter will take you back to Incheon International Airport.
Duration: 60 minutes
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I know it’s hard to say goodbye to the country you fell in love with, but it’s time to head back home. Just remember, Seoul welcomes you back anytime!
Duration: 60 minutes
