Busan is Korea’s largest port city filled with endless excitement and pleasant surprises. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country and around the world flock to Haeundae, Songdo and Gwangalli Beaches to relax or to attend festivals.
This tour will take you through the marvels of Haedongyonggung Temple, Haeundae Dalmaji Path, Dongbaek Island, Haeundae Beach, Jagalchi Seafood Market, Gukje Market.
Haedongyonggung Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. A temple by the sea.
Haeundae Dalmaji Path is a small walkway on the corner to Songjeong Beach sorrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms and pine trees.
Dongbaek Island: There are many islands named Dongbaekseom Island in the South Sea where dongbaek trees thrive. Dongbaekseom Island in Busan used to be an island, but is now part of the mainland.
Haeundae Beach: is probably the most famous beach in the country.
Jagalchi Seafood Market is Korea's largest seafood market.
Gukje Market: Following the Korean War, refugees who had fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living, and this was the beginning of the ''Gukje Marekt''. The Gukje Market is one of Korea's largest markets each alleyway is crowded with stalls, and it connects to Bupyeong Market.
Your guide will pick you up from your Seoul hotel in the morning. The first place we will visit is Unhyungung Royal Residence which was the home of young Gojong, who later became Emperor during the Joseon Dynasty. The residence, under the orders of Queen Mother Jo was renovated into a grand, palace-like home. The Unhyungung, which means "small palace" is located right in the middle of the business district of Jongno-gu.
We then move to Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) which is a blend of traditional buildings, relics and cutting-edge modern multicultural facilities. Near we will navigate the thousands of shops in the immense Dongdaemun district with help from your guide.
Afterwards, we will visit Ginseng Center. Ginseng is a medicinal herb that has long been used in maintaining physical vitality throughout the far-eastern countries including Korea and China. For your information, Korean Ginseng is the best of its efficacy.
Next stop, Gwangjang Market, which is famous for its abundance of street food. Bindaetteok, Bibimbap and Hotteok are the market's specialties. You will also have special activity in this place.
We will then move on to Seoul Express Bus Terminal. Underground area of the terminal offers a wide variety of stores and businesses (retail & wholesale distributors specializing in clothing, wedding planning, window furnishings, and flowers). This place is also famous for shopping.
Garosugil street is our next stop. The Gingko tree-lined street is a popular, upscale street in Seoul. The street (also known as ‘artists' street’) has an eccentric flair thanks to its variety of charmingly decorated coffee shops, and designer stores.
Our last stop, we will visit Cheongdamdong Galleria Department Store –The Galleria Department Store is well known as the most popular luxury-brand fashion mall in Seoul. Located in the wealthy district of Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam. The Galleria Department Store plays a leading role in today’s fashion industry as it offers a wide variety of high-class brands.
Inside there we will have dinner at Gourmet 494 - a food boutique. It offers carefully selected, eco-friendly products and healthy trends in dietary culture. Food from around the world can be chosen at this food court.
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) stretches some 248km across the Korean Peninsula from the mouth of the Imjin River in the west to the towm of Goseong in the east. The demilitarized zone itself, where human activity has been greatly limited for the last half-century, has become one of Asia’s greatest nature preserves. Dorasan Station Dorasan Station is a railway station on the Gyeongui Line and is the northernmost stop on South Korea’s railway line. It is located 56km from Seoul, 15km from Gaeseong (3rd largest city in North Korea) and 205km from Pyeongyang which is a capital city of North Korea.
Dora Observatory is situated at the northernmost point of the Military Demarcation Line of the Western Front. You can overlook North Korea and its various locations including Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and the world’s tallest flagpole and the Gaeseong Joint Industrial Complex. The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel was discovered on October 17, 1978 and it is located 52km from Seoul. It is one of four infiltration tunnels dug by the North to facilitate an invasion of the South. It was estimated that it took approximately an hour for 30,000 soldiers to move through the tunnel.
Itinerary: Imjingak Pavilion – The Unification Bridge –ID Check –DMZ –Film Presentation - Exhibition Hall –The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel –Dora Observatory –Dorasan Station –Pass by Unification Village –Paju Shopping Outlet
Start the tour by heading to the National Palace Museum of Korea, which opened in 1992. You will see houses over 20,000 royal relics from the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine during the Joseon Dynasty.
Next, we will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, a royal palace constructed in 1395. It is arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all five palaces. With your guide, marvel at the grandeur of the preserved portions and the restorations. While here, we will head over to the National Folk Museum located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace. Here you can fully immerse yourselves in previous domestic and agricultural lifestyles, and learn about Korea’s cultural beliefs.
After vesting the National Folk Museum, we'll pass by the Samcheongdong-gil Road. The street is lined with cafes, museums, antique shops and a number of famous art galleries. Since each art gallery building along Samcheongdong-gil has its own unique architectural design, taking a walk and appreciating the buildings is a journey in itself.
Continue on to Bukchon Hanok Village, a Korean traditional village with a long history. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. Many of hanoks operate as cultural centers, restaurants and tea houses, providing an opportunity to experience traditional Korean culture.
Your tour concludes with a visit to the Tteok Museum. This unique museum exhibit various types of rice cakes and the different methods used to make these delicacies. Learn about the use of rice cakes in Korean rites of passage, and see displays of the 180 varieties of tteok.
We want you to have a fun, relaxing time in Jeju Island without the stress of not knowing your way around. Enjoy a fun day out with your own private English/Chinese speaking driver and transport. With this unique charter you will have the liberty to go wherever you want to go and see whatever you want to see. You can plan your own touristic route, exploring traditional and modern Korea. There are many ways to explore this amazing Island but one of the most comfortable and interesting ways is surely on this tour with a private car charter.
Car Charter is a free program using a private air conditioned car, a friendly English/Chinese speaking driver and the possibility to go wherever you want to go. Sit back and enjoy the ride and when something catches your eye feel free to stop and wander around. This is how you will see the Jeju Island with a personalized route. What do you want to do? On this excursion the experienced driver will show you the culture, beauty and traditions of this wonderful Country. Discover Manjanggul Cave, See UNESCO World Heritage Site. Furthermore you can discuss with the driver which itinerary you would like to have depending on your mood and interests. This definitely is the best way to see. There is no better way to travel.
Te invitamos a la isla Nami, en la que se rodaron las escenas más románticas de la serie coreana Sonata de invierno. Ven a Nami y conviértete en Junsang y Yoojin, los protagonistas de esta serie.
El Palacio Changdeok, declarado Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad en 1997 por la UNESCO, es el mejor conservado de los cinco palacios de la Dinastía Joseon. La UNESCO declaró el conjunto Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Aunque en sus orígenes era un palacio anexo, a partir de Songjon (1470-1494), se convirtió en el palacio principal al trasladar los reyes su residencia allí. En el barrio de Insa-dong podrás encontrar decoradas teterías en las que se sirve una fascinante variadad de tés, galerías de antigüedades de lujo así como deliciosos e innovadores restaurantes. Insa-dong es una de las paradas favoritas de los turistas, que saben que aquí podrán encontrar el regalo perfecto para llevar a casa. El mercado de Namdaemun es el más grande de Seúl. Los compradores conseguirán aquí el mejor precio en cualquier producto. Además, está cerca del centro de la ciudad, por lo que, incluso de noche, es sencillo llegar a los hoteles más importantes.
Yangban(the noble) is highest status could be achieved by passing a series of national exams which is the only way to become a government official in Chosun Dynasty. They are high social status but not always of high income. Most of Yangban were mainly interested in study not making money and mainly affected by Confucianism. They are so into honor and Confucian manner and culture which was always prior to practicality. They did care more about books than money, food, and other basic life.
Bukchon was the area with full ofthe nobles (Bukchon traditional Korean house village is included to Cosmojin Seoul daily city tour course number 3) while Namchon is the place for a little lower class including ruined noblemen or scholars who did not pass enough series of national exams to become a real Noble or government official. Namchon is located at the foot of Mt. Namsan. There were ideologists who was just studying with doing nothing else was called ""namsangol nerd"" while respected scholars called ""Sonbi"" lived there too.
To restore the old traditional atmosphere, Seoul city has built traditional garden at Namsan in old way of gardening. It took 4 years to finish from 1993 to 1997. There are 5 traditional houses showing different living style for each social status to give senses of how people in Chosun lived. Furniture designs are different depends on the social status. Seoul city still keeps adding more interesting elements and activities for visitors like time capsule, experience center, and performances.
Depart from your hotel and journey towards Mt Seoraksan, also known as Mt. Sorak, the highest amidst Taebaeksanmaek Mountain Range which boasts beautiful landscape and scenery all year round. The national park, designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, covers 154 square miles (398 sq km) and is home to more than 2,000 animal species and 1,400 rare plant species. As you follow your guide along a well-maintained path, keep an eye out for a variety of animals such as musk deer.
Next, we'll proceed to the Gwongeumseong Fortress by cable car. It is also called Gwon-Kim Castle as there was a legend that two generals named Gwon and Kim built the castle to avoid war. As you ascend, view the interesting rock formation of the Gwongeumseong region, including Ulsanbawi Rock, and watch the East Sea come into sight.
With your guide, visit the mountain's Shinheungsa Temple, with its giant bronze Buddha standing guard, before being transferred to Daepohang Port Fish Market, where eel, flounder, yellowtail and gourmet seafood are sold. See the lively stalls and restaurants surrounding the fish market, selling dishes featuring the local seafood.
Lotte World se encuentra situado en el corazón de la ciudad y es el lugar perfecto para pasar un día entretenido mientras haces turismo. Este parque de atracciones está lleno de emocionantes atracciones, como una pista de hielo, diferentes tipos de desfiles, además de un museo del folclore, un lago y mucho más. Lotte World se divide en un parque temático de aventura una vez dentro del edificio, mientras que fuera se encuentra el parque temático de la "Isla Mágica", justo al lado del lago Seokchonhosu. Lotte World Adventure (la parte de aventura) tiene varios distritos que representan diferentes países y cuentan con unas completas instalaciones, así como con tiendas de souvenirs. Podrás disfrutar de desfiles, multitud de películas, espectáculos de láser y una variada cocina internacional, incluso durante los festivos. Magic Island está al aire libre y te ofrece el deslumbrante Castillo Mágico, junto con emocionantes atracciones de vértigo que no puedes encontrar en ningún otro lugar. Asegúrate de no perderte el tranquilo paseo que rodea el lago.
Una de las principales razones que atrae a los turistas a Lotte World son las atracciones. El Gyro Drop y Gyro Swing son las más populares, ofreciendo caída libre desde 70 metros de altura. También podrás experimentar la emocionante sensación de estar dentro de un tornado; lo más seguro es que tengas que quitarte los zapatos antes de subirte, ya que es muy probable que se te salgan durante el trayecto. El Flume Ride es un largo barco con una ola de gran altura y el barco pirata español se balancea unos 75 grados, proporcionándote una experiencia electrizante. Además de la emoción de estas atracciones, Lotte World también ofrece una gran variedad de desfiles y espectáculos de láser. Unos 200 artistas cantan y bailan al ritmo de la música en el Desfile Mundial del Carnaval, lo que llena el parque de aún más emoción.
Después de disfrutar con las atracciones, no te olvides de patinar en la pista de hielo y de visitar el museo. La pista de hielo se encuentra en la parte interior, en el piso B3, y se encuentra abierta durante todo el año. El ambiente es muy agradable, lo que lo convierte en un lugar perfecto tanto para familias como para parejas. El horario de apertura es de 10.30 a 22.30, incluso durante los periodos festivos. Incluye un restaurante, ventanilla de billetes, bar de snacks, tienda de deportes, servicio de alquiler de patines y vestuarios.
Por otro lado tenemos el Museo del Folclore, el museo más popular entre los turistas extranjeros. En él se exponen objetos de la cultura coreana, algunos de ellos con más de 5000 años de antigüedad, además de pueblos en miniatura y un área de juegos. La disposición del museo tiene la finalidad de llamar la atención de los visitantes y las exhibiciones son fáciles de entender. Además los recursos audiovisuales y los modelos en miniatura hacen que sea aún más divertido.