Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a show of the King’s filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power. Located within the Samsung Electronics building in Seocho-dong, Seoul, Samsung d’light is a global exhibition space that showcases the latest product lineup by Samsung Electronics. The name d’light combines the words ‘digital’ and ‘light’ to correlate with the company’s vision of being ‘a guiding light to the digital world’ and sharing the excitement and delight of digital technology through interaction with visitors. Unhyeongung Royal Residence was the home of young Gojong, who later became Emperor during the Joseon Dynasty. Under the orders of Queen Mother Jo, Unhyeongung was renovated into a grand, palace-like house with four gates. Gojong’s father, Yi Haeung, or better known as Heungseon Daewongun, continued to live at Unhyeongung for most of his life.
The musical ''Nanta'' became so popular that this theatre was opened only for this show. Nanta is a Korean style non-verbal performance using kitchen utensils. The show is about four crazy chefs drumming, fighting and juggling their way to a glorious wedding banquet creating a high-energy percussion show. Make sure to experience the explosions of rhythm.
Gyeongju, located in southeast Korea, was the capital of the Silla Kingdom for 992 years (BC 57-935), the longest surviving kingdom in the history of Korea.
This tour will take you through the marvels of Seokguram, Poseokjeong, Gyeongju National Museum, Bunhwangsa, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Cheonmachong Tomb, Daereungwon, Anapji Pond.
Seokguram Grotto is located along the ridge of Mount Tohamsan. Carved into the stone mountainside and covered with sod, Seokguram Grotto is even more impressive once inside. In the middle of the granite sanctuary you'll find a seated Buddha statue, which is regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of the latter part of the Silla in the 8th century.
The Gyeongju National Museum houses a permanent collection displaying some of the Silla Kingdom's most valuable treasures.
Daereungwon Tomb is the largest burial mound from the Silla Dynasty. The most famous burial site, however, is 'Cheonmachong'. Visitors can actually take a peek into the interior of the tomb, Cheonmachong allows for a closer look at both the construction of tombs and the kinds of items typically buried inside.
Anapji Pond was built during the 14th year of King Munmu (in power 661-681 AD) of the Silla Dynasty (57 BC-935 AD). Small mountains were created inside the palace walls, beautiful flowers were planted, and rare animals were brought in to create an exquisitely exotic garden fit for royalty.
Corea es uno de los pocos países del mundo que continúan divididos. Corea del Sur y del Norte establecieron una frontera que se extiende a lo largo de cuatro kilómetros, dos de ellos hacia el sur y otros dos hacia el norte. Esta franja se conoce como la Zona Desmilitarizada de Corea (ZDC).
Parque Imjingak
Situado a 50 km al noroeste de Seúl, se construyó para 5 millones de personas que perdieron su hogar. Una de las instalaciones más destacadas es el pabellón norte, desde el que se puede observar el estilo de vida de Corea del Norte.
Puente de la unificación
El Puente de la Libertad se encuentra a 2 km al norte de Munsan y es la única conexión entre el norte y el sur del país a través del río Imjin. En sus orígenes, el puente Kyung-eu se diseñó para la línea de ferrocarril pero más tarde se reconstruyó y se abrió al tráfico rodado.
El túnel de la tercera infiltración
El tercer túnel se descubrió en octubre de 1978. Con 1,95 m. de alto, 2 m. de ancho y 1,6 km de largo, este túnel se adentra 435 m. en la zona sur de la línea de demarcación militar y termina en Panmunjeom, el pueblo de la tregua.
Observatorio Dora
Desde este observatorio, los turistas pueden ver el Pueblo de la Propaganda de Corea del Norte, en la zona desmilitarizada, y la ciudad de Gaeseong, situada más al norte.
Estación Dorasan
Construida con 52 años de antelación, espera la llegada del día en que los dos países se unan de nuevo. Se trata de la estación de Corea del Sur que se encuentra más al norte y que planea conectar la línea Gyongueisun con el continente Europeo mediante el Transiberiano.
After morning pickup, you'll travel to your shopping destination, Paju Premium Outlet Shopping Mall. This mall is the biggest outlet shopping mall in Korea. The most luxurious brands are in this shopping mall. Discounts at the outlets range from 25% to 65% and include everything from clothing to jewelry and housewares (such as Le Creuset and Royal Albert).
When you finish shopping, your guide will take you to Skin Anniversary Beauty Town. This impressive complex, which boasts a capacity of 2,000 customers, offers a variety of beauty care services at affordable prices. Course programmes (men, women and children) are all available for all type skin care by skin care specialists.
Drop by an amethyst factory for a look at one of Korea’s most famous gems or a ginseng center for medicinal herbs before your tour ends in Seoul with drop-off at your hotel.
You'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to Samsung Innovation museum. The Museum exhibits the history and the future of such innovations brought by the electronics industry. That is also why it is named Innovation Museum. In three Halls - Era of Inventors, Era of Corporate Innovation, and Era of Creation - Samsung Innovation Museum shows not only the history of the electronics industry but the achievements that Samsung Electronics has made in the IT industry with its leading semi-conductor, display and mobile technologies.
Enjoy chicken for lunch in the street of Chickens in Suwon. You will have Jinmi chicken or Yongsung chicken. These chickens are Korea No.1 Fried Chicken. They are usually seasoned with spices, sugar, and salt, prior to and after being fried.
Next we will visit Everland Resort, the world’s 7th-largest theme park located in the nearby city of Yongin. With your admission ticket, you can choose to enjoy Everland Resort's Everland theme park.
This massive theme park features five themed zones: Global Fair, Zoo-Topia, European Adventure, Magic Land and American Adventure.
At the entrance, you’ll walk through Global Fair for food, photos and souvenirs. Head to Zoo-Topia with the kids for the petting zoo, pony rides, animal shows and glimpses of polar bears, sea lions, elephants, penguins, tigers and primates. Take the Amazon Express raft ride or hop on the caged safari bus for a look at ligers and bears roaming in a contained habitat!
When met by the European Adventure, you’ll be greeted by European architecture, restaurants, a flower garden and the first wooden roller coaster in Korea. The American Adventure will take you back in time with Wild West rides, a rodeo and live bands, and in Magic Land, don’t miss the futuristic flying ride and robot ride!
Busan is Korea's principal port and second largest city. As a port city, it is ranked third in the world in terms of the number of containers handled. It has numerous culturally attractive tourism resources characteristic and distinctive enough not to be found in any other city in the world. Its scenic coastal areas and clean sandy beaches located near downtown areas will add joyous memories to those who visit.
'Beomeosa
Beomeosa Temple is located halfway up Geumjeongsan Mountain. It has one thousand three hundred years old history. This temple was built by monk Ui Sang in the 18th year of King Munmu of the Silla Kingdom.
Gamcheon Culture Village
""Korea's Machu Pichu"" or ""Korea's Santorini"", these are the nicknames of the Gamcheon Culture Village and this village has many artistic collections.
Jagalchi Fish Market
This is the largest fish market in East Asia. Jagalchi Market sells diverse seafood and good quality dried fish at low prices. You can feel the humanity and vibrant of the city here.
Yongdusan Park
This park offers good resting place for Busan citizens. There are the Statue of Admiral Lee Sunshin, Flower Clock, the bell of new year's eve and the 120-meter high Busan Tower in the park. You can see all over Busan at the tower observatory. In addition, you can see Tsushima island, Japan, on a sunny day.
Gukje Market
This is the most important representative wholesale market in Busan. This market consists of several malls such as Ggangtong Market, Manmul Street and Changsun Shopping Mall. So this place has a lot to see. You can buy almost everything you want here and the prices are reasonable.
Korea Rail Pass is discounted ticket for foreign visitors. These special tickets will allow with an unlimited access to the Standard Class seats of the KTX, KTX-Sancheon, Saemaeul, Mugunghwa and Nuriro trains (excluding the subways and tourist trains) without limit in terms of the travel section and the count this helping you enjoy more of Korea! KTX (Korea Train express) is a high speed rail express train that connects Seoul to other cities. Take a Trip to Korea’s Central Inland Region by O,V-train, S-train, DMZ-train, A-train, G-train.
O-Train, a shuttle train which loops around attractions in the central inland of KOREA
V-Train, a shuttle train which travels between steep valleys in the mountainous areas of KOREA
S-Train, a shuttle train which travels in Southern Part of Korea
A-Train, a shuttle train which travel in Gangwon province in Korea
G-Train, a shuttle train which travel to West Sea.
Located in the heart of the city, Lotte World is the perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing. It is a theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink, different kinds of parades as well as a folk museum, a lake, and much more. About 6,000,000 visitors are welcomed every year, and about 10% of the visitors are foreigners. The structure inside makes use of the natural sunlight, and it is open for visitors all year round, regardless of the weather.
Lotte World is divided into a '’Adventure’ theme indoors, and a ‘Magic Island’ theme outdoors, next to Seokchonhosu Lake. The Lotte World Adventure has certain districts representing different countries with various kinds of facilities and souvenir shops. You can enjoy watching parades, numerous films, laser shows, and a variety of international cuisines even during the holidays. The Magic Island, where the dazzling Magic Castle is located, is also the venue where exhilarating high-altitude rides are available, which you might not experience elsewhere. Be sure to also check out the peaceful walking trail around the lake.
One of the major reasons tourists are attracted to Lotte World is the amusement rides. The Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing are the top pleasers– a steep drop with an altitude of 70 meters, or taste the thrilling sensation of being inside a tornado. You may need to take your shoes off before you get on since the shoes may come off during the ride. Alternatively, there is the Flume Ride, a long boat with a high-altitude wave, and the Spanish Pirate Ship that swings at an electrifying 75 degrees. Besides such thrill rides, Lotte World also contains a variety of parades and laser shows. The 200 performers sing and dance to music in the World Carnival Parade, which adds excitement to the theme park.
After enjoying the rides, don't miss skating on the ice rink as well as visiting the museum. The ice rink is situated indoors on the basement level 3, and is opened throughout the year. Its pleasant atmosphere is perfect for family and couples to enjoy. Its facilities include a restaurant, a ticket booth, a snack bar, a sports shop, a skate rental service, and a changing room.
Beyond all attractions mentioned above, the Folk Museum is also one of the most popular museums among international visitors. Folk cultural items are displayed date back 5,000 years in Korean history as well as miniature villages, and a playground can be seen. The museum layout was arranged to attract the visitors' attention and the displays are easily understandable. In addition, audio-visual devices and miniature models are also provided to make one's visit even more pleasant and enjoyable.
Obtén una panorámica global de Seúl con un tour que combina pasado y presente. Sube a la N Seul Tower para contemplar la ciudad a vista de pájaro y visita más tarde la aldea de Namsangol Hanok, que cuenta con casas restauradas que muestran cómo se vivía en el período de la dinastía Joseon.
DESTACAMOS:
* Espectaculares vistas panorámicas de la ciudad desde la N Seul Tower
* Admira una colección de casas Hanok y comprende el estilo de vida de la antigüedad
* Pasea por la animada Insa-dong Street
En el corazón de Seúl, en la cima de la montaña Namsan, se eleva la N Seul Tower, también conocida como la Torre Namsan o de Seúl. Construida en 1969, esta torre es un símbolo muy querido y alberga la plataforma de observación más visitada de Seúl. Visita esta gran atracción de 236,7 metros de altura y disfruta de impresionantes vistas de 360 grados de la ciudad y sus alrededores. Para llegar hasta ella, deberás tomar el teleférico de Namsan hasta lo alto de la montaña. Ya en su interior, podrás pasear por la terraza exterior y detenerte en el observatorio para admirar el skyline de la ciudad desde una perspectiva única.
El tour continúa por la tradicional aldea de Namsangol Hanok, un oasis en medio de los rascacielos donde tendrás la oportunidad de contemplar una colección de cinco casas hanok procedentes de diferentes partes de la ciudad. Disfruta de un agradable paseo por la zona y admira los muebles y utensilios utilizados en el pasado. El interior de estas casas refleja el estilo de vida de la clase media, los funcionarios, la aristocracia y nobleza de la antigüedad.
La última parada es Insa-dong Street, la calle principal del barrio homónimo. En las callejuelas con las que conecta encontrarás una amplia variedad de galerías de arte, restaurantes tradicionales, casas de té, cafeterías y mucho más.