8 Days Highlights of Korea |
Day 1 Singapore -> Korea (Meals on Board) |
| Assemble at international airport for your flight to Seoul, capital of the "Land of Modern Miracle & Ancient Traditions." (Meals on board) |
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Day 2 Seoul - Jeju (Lunch, Dinner provided)
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Enjoy breakfast on board. Upon arrival at Korea Incheon international airport. Our guide will meet you and transfer to domestic airport for your flight to Jeju island. Surrounded by sea on all sides, is categorized as a volcanic island in subtropical zone. Visit. Seongsan sunrise peak which is an extinct volcano located on the eastern tip of Jeju island. Proceed to Song-up Folk Village. Many of the traditional hatched houses are under a protection order where people continue to live and work as they have done for centuries. Seopjikoji has been serving as a stage for TV drama, 'All in' was shot here. The main female character of the drama, lives her childhood in a nunnery at Seopjikoji. Next stop, Mysterious road by bus where you can see unusual phenomenon of a vehicle moving up the slope with engine shut off.
HTL: PEARL OR NEW ASIA OR MARINA OR SIMILAR (4stars)
HTL: PACIFIC OR ROYAL OR SIMILAR (5stars) |
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Day 3 Jeju (Bfast, Lunch, Dinner provided)
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Visit to Yongduam(Dragon head rock) which is a natural lava formation of a roaring dragon jutting out of the sea. Next stop, visit to Jusangjeolli(Korean’s great ocean road) is an unusual rock formation created by the erosion from ocean waves and wind. Thereafter, you will go to Oedolgae, the giant stone pillar, standing on the sea front of Sammebong, is about 10m round and 20m in height The name came from a legend that General Cheoeyeoung disguised the rock to appear like a giant military general to scare off Mongolian soldiers who were holding Beomsum islet.
You’ll see windmill in lotte hotel. You can enjoy the beautiful Jeju scenery overlooking the Pacific and the romantic atmosphere of a Dutch windmill on a lakeside cliff. The windmill shows up frequently in important scenes in the drama. Continue to visit Teddy Bear Museum, the one and only one of it’s kind in the world and you can see different types of teddy bears in collection, including the smallest which is an 4.5mm to the most expensive “Louis Vuitton Bear”.
HTL: PEARL OR NEW ASIA ORMARINA OR SIMILAR (4stars)
HTL: PACIFIC OR ROYAL OR SIMILAR (5stars) |

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Day 4 Jeju - Daegu(or Busan) / Gyeongju / Daegu (Bfast, Lunch, Dinner provided)
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After breakfast, board a domestic air flight Daegu .Transfer to Kyeongju, as you proceed northward, you can relax and enjoy the most scenic view of the eastern coast. Kyeongju is called a "museum without walls" because of the wealth of historical building and treasures to be found there. Visit the Pomun tourist resort, it is famous with various culture which ancient and modern times of domestic. Visit to Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world. Drop by Chomsongdae Observatory, a 7th Century, a bottle shaped stone structure known to be the worlds’ earliest observatory.
HTL: GRAND OR SIMILAR
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Day 5 Daegu (Bfast, Lunch, Dinner provided) |
Proceed to a strawberry (Fruit) Farm and enjoy fruits picking fun (seasonal fruits)
REMARK-From Dec ~ to Jan – Dyeing in the handkerchief with (press out juice from persimmon)
From Feb ~ to May – Enjoy strawberry picking fun
From Jun ~ to Sep – Dyeing in the handkerchief with (press out juice from persimmon)
From Oct ~ to Nov – Enjoy persimmon picking fun
And go to information-oriented vilage - Saemaeul Movement (New community monument) cradle. Then go to cheongdo wine tunnel. It was made during the Japanese colonial then it was suspended. And a long time (about 110years) has passed but the underlying condition is fair. It was maintained about 15degrees and 70~80 percent of the humidity of wine making was equipped with the appropriate environment. And go to Terroir stage for TV drama, ' Terroir' was shot here.(Subject matter: Wine)
Special place of interest go to Daegu herb hillz. There are many theme herb garden, zoo zoo land (you’ll see many kinds of animals),
Then you’ll go to Spa Valley, hot springs equipped with sauna, the hot spring water contains abundant amount of germanium, and there are many different kinds of tubs where you can enjoy according to your taste. There are great bath, outdoor bath, pool, sauna and many more.
HTL: PRINCE OR SIMILAR
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Day 6 Daegu - Seoul (Bfast, Dinner provided) |
Yangju has been serving as a stage for TV drama, 'Daejanggum' was shot here.There are kitchen of imperial household, keep the vinegar who comes from the main female character of the drama(Janggum).She kept the testament from her mom and secret of cooking in that place. There are many straw roofed house & road of yellow earth. Film director also shoot the drama(Sangdo) that place. Transfer to Yongin Everland(one-day free Ticket), a magical world of natural beauty and fairy tales. Each season, visitors are treated to akaleidoscope of flowers festivals like tulips, roses, lilies or chrysanthemum. For thrill-seekers, take on the challenge of the Amazon Express water adventure, The Suspended Roller-coaster or the Double-loop&Cork-screw coaster.
HTL: RIVERSIDE OR ITAEWON OR SIMILAR (4stars)
HTL: KOREANA OR PALACE OR SIMILAR (5stars)
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Day 7 Seoul City Tour (Bfast, Lunch, Dinner provided) |
This morning, a full day of endless fun and shopping await as we commence on our Seoul city tour. Visit to Kyeongbok palace which built by Joseon Dynasty in 1394. (Tuesday is an off-day, so change to Duksu Palace) Followed by the Presidential Blue House. Next, we will take you for a shopping spree where you can purchase Korean Ginseng, a must in your shopping list. Then go to cosmetic shop (A PLUS). We will take you for a shopping spree where you can purchase vegetable worms (Dongchunghacho). And go to Amethyst Factory where you get to see a wide selection of jewelry.
You’ll go to Namsangol hanok village. This beautiful village, covering a site of 7,934 square meters, is composed of three parts: a traditional Korean garden, Time Capsule Plaza, and the village itself, which includes traditional Korean houses or hanok from the Joseon Dynasty. Go to N Seoul Tower, a landmark of the metropolitan city of Seoul is to be introduced with its new name and look to provide more fun and excitement. From the highest point, Seoul Tower has been embracing the city for the last 25 years giving memories and stories to people. In 2005, Seoul Tower was reopened as N Seoul Tower. (Inclusive: only tower observatory admission fee) Visit Korea's largest shopping mall, Dongdaemun.
HTL: RIVERSIDE OR ITAEWON OR SIMILAR (4stars)
HTL: KOREANA OR PALACE OR SIMILAR (5stars) |

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Day 8 Seoul - Singapore (Bfast provided) |
Bukseong-dong China Town, the only China Town in Korea, is truly a little China in Korea. Chinese restaurants lining both sides of the street, traditional Chinese gates(Paeru), Uiseongdang Chinese temple/Kung-fu hall, Jungsan School for Chinese children, the mural depicting Romance of the Tree Kingdoms, the statue of Confucius overlooking the sea, and other traditional Chinese buildings, along with the Korea-China Cultural Center, all make for a very novel tourist course.
Located within an hour drive of the metropolitan area, Wolmi Culture Street embraces the ocean. The street is also filled with cafes, seafood centers, open culture spaces, outdoor stages, playgrounds, and water-friendly areas where visitors can enjoy sunsets. During weekends, countless people from far and wide come to visit Wolmi Culture Street.
You will take you for a shopping spree where you can purchase general merchandise.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Singapore with fond memories of a- wonderful-holiday. |

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