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Tours Information
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■ Half-day Tour
HT-1 World Cultural Heritage Morning Tour
| Dates |
October 11, 12, 17, 18 |
| Time |
09:00~13:00 |
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Price |
KRW 55,000 / person (Min. 2 persons) |
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Itinerary |
Hotel - Changdeokgung Palace(Gyeongbokgung Palace on Mon)
- Namsan Hanok Village(Nat’l Palace Museum of Korea on Tue )
- Jongmyo Shrine(Insadong Antique Alley on Tue)
- Amethyst Factory - Itaewon(Drop-off) |
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Conditions |
- Including all enterance fees & transportation
- Transportation by van, minibus or coach
- With an English speaking guide assistance
- Excluding lunch
* Pick-up at the hotel & drop-off at Itaewon Area
* On Thursday, extra tour fee of KRW 12,000/person will be charged for the entrance of Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden |
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Changdeokgung Palace is surrounded by trees and abuts a wooded hillside on the northern fringe of Seoul. Its each building changed its axis according to natural geographical position and was arranged to be hugged by cozy valley. By almost everyone's estimation, Changdeok is the most beautiful and best preserved among Seoul's half dozen palaces.
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Namsan Hanok Village, Five traditional Korean houses, including houses of commoners, and the residences of high government officials- owners of the eight largest mansions in Seoul- were moved onto a 7,934 square-meter lot of land. The size of each house and style of furnishing is representative of the social status of their owners, allowing visitors to view for themselves how the people of that era lived. |
HT-2 Panoramic Seoul Morning Tour(Museum Story)
| Dates |
October 11, 17, 18 |
| Time |
09:00-12:30 (No tour on Monday) |
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Price |
KRW 60,000 / person (Min. 3 persons) |
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Itinerary |
The National Museum - Leeum Art Museum - Seoul Museum of History
- Amethyst Factory - Itaewon(Drop-off) |
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Conditions |
- Including all entrance fee and transportation
- Transportation by van, minibus or coach
- With an English speaking guide assistance
- Excluding lunch
* Pick-up at the hotel & drop-off at Itaewon Area |
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National Museum of Korea holds a collection of approximately 150,000 works of art. The museum holds permanent collections of ancient artifacts, historical artifacts, works of art, donations, and Asia related cultural artifacts. Furthermore, the museum also offers exhibition space to feature various cultural works, and an exhibition hall dedicated to children’s learning through exploration activities. The garden outside the museum offers an outdoor exhibition of stone pagodas and a variety of stone constructed relics from history.
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Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art is committed to establishing and preserving a new interpretation and perspective of traditional Korean art, encouraging and presenting new trends in Korean modern art, and displaying international contemporary art that reflects the preeminent values of our time. As part of its commitment, the Museum is very much interested in open-ended exploration, welcoming all who enjoy and understand art, enriching art worldwide, without boundaries. |
HT-3 Charming Korea Afternoon Tour
| Dates |
October 11, 17, 18 |
| Time |
13:00-17:30 (No tour on Monday) |
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Price |
KRW 70,000 / person (Min. 3 persons) |
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Itinerary |
Hotel – Changdeokgung Palace - Bukchon Hanok Village(Bukchon Cultural Center, Korean Traditional Knots Gallery, Gahoe Gallery) - Amethyst Factory – Bukak Skyway - Hotel |
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Conditions |
- Including all entrance fee and transportation
- Transportation by van, minibus or coach
- With an English speaking guide assistance
- Excluding lunch |
| Bukchon Hanok Village, the residential area for high circles constructed in Joseon Dynasty, which had not been changed that much until 1920s, has been changed its urban construction in modern style in 1930s, according to the extension of administrative boundary of Seoul City. Even though these small hanoks may lack elegance compared with big ones with quality of cultural assets, the beauty of alleys with concentrated-small hanoks is valuable as a symbol of the city’s historic sight. |
■ Full-day Tour
FT-1 Seoul Vicinity Full-day Tour
| Dates |
October 11, 12, 17, 18 |
| Time |
09:00-17:00 |
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Price |
KRW 105,000 / person (Min. 3 persons) |
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Itinerary |
Hotel - Suwon Hwaseong Fortress – Lunch at local restaurant - Korean Folk Village
- Hotel |
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Conditions |
- Including all admission fees & transportation
- Transportation by van, minibus or coach
- With an English speaking guide assistance |
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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, located in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Province, constructed as an act of filial devotion by Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910), and to strengthen his power, eradicate party conflict, and fortify the southern area of the capital. During construction, equipment such as the Geojunggi, a type of traditional Korean crane, and potters’ wheels were developed and used to transport and assemble large stones.
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Korean Folk Village offers a unique glimpse into Korea's past. Here in a reconstructed farmhouse, residences of the nobility and other buildings of several centuries ago, a flourishing community of potters, millers, blacksmiths, pipe-makers and other craftsmen continue to work as Korean ancestors did. |
■ Pre/Post Congress Tour
PCT -1 Mt. Seoraksan Overnight Tour
| Dates |
October 10, 11, 17, 18 |
| Hours |
1 night 2 days / 10-11 Oct or 17-18 Oct (Sun-Monday), 2010 |
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Price |
KRW 340,000 / person (Min. 4 persons) |
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Itinerary |
Day 1: Hotel (Seoul) – Mt. Seoraksan Nat’l Park – Gwongeumsung Fortress
– Sinheungsa Temple – Hotel (in Gangwon-do Province)
Day 2: Hotel – Daepo Port – Naksansa Temple – Naksan Beach – Seoul(Hotel)
*Detail schedule will be informed later in confirmation letter |
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Conditions |
- Meeting & Dispersal Point: Your Hotel in Seoul
- Transportation between Seoul and Mt.Seoraksan by van, minibus or coach
- Including accommodation, breakfast at hotel or local restaurant for day 2
- Accommodation (4 star or similar) : Twin room sharing based
- With an English speaking guide assistance |
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Mt. Seoraksan, also called Mt. Seolsan and Mt. Seolbongsan, was named Seorak because the snow does not melt for a long period of time and its rocks stay white like snow. In November 1965, the Seoraksan Mountains district was designated as a Natural Monument preservation area. Afterwards in December 1973, it was designated as a park preservation area and in August 1982 as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO.
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Tour programs & tour conditions are subject to change due to the local circumstances later.
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