Discover South Korea

Make your own way to the meeting spot, the Amid Hotel in Seoul, by 8.00am, meet your guide and depart to Gongju to explore Gongsanseong Fortress. Recognizing its value, Gongsanseong Fortress was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015.

Proceed to the Tomb of King Muryeong. Although many artifacts were stolen from the tombs, they still provide crucial evidence of Baekje culture and the foreign exchanges of that era. We also visit the Gongju National Museum, which houses over 10,000 cultural relics, including 19 National Treasures and three Treasures. The most important artifacts are on permanent display, while others are featured in rotating exhibitions.

At the end of our day’s adventures, we check into our hotel in Jeonju for an overnight stay.

This morning our destination today is Jeonju Hanok Village with over 800 traditional Korean houses. The village is famous among tourists for its atmosphere which strongly contrasts with the modern city around it. Choose your preferred Hanbok, Korea’s national costume and generate special memories wearing it with your companions. You will explore Gyeonggijeon Shrine, which was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty.

Proceed to Jangseong, where Baegyangsa Temple is located within Naejangsan National Park. Upon arrival, you will experience the ‘Conversation over tea with a monk’. The combination of the mountain and the valley on both sides creates beautiful scenery. Nature reveals its beauty in every season, especially with the red maple leaves in fall. After dinner, we’ll wrap up our day’s explorations and return to our hotel in Gwangju for the night.

Kick off the morning by visiting the Green Tea Plantation, which produces high-quality green tea and is a popular tourist attraction year-round. You will have a chance to taste Boseong Green Tea Ice cream!

After a lunch break, we’ll continue our journey with a visit to Suncheonman Bay which is a coastal wetland with a 3.5 km stream, expansive tidelands, and vast reed fields. It’s a key habitat for migratory birds and wildlife and was the first Korean coastal wetland listed as a Ramsar Wetland in 2006.

* Suncheonman Bay is closed on the last Monday of every month. Therefore, it will be replaced with Nak-an Fortress on those days.
After fully enjoying Suncheonman Bay, we’ll head to Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city. Based on the numerous reviews you provided, we’ll spend two nights in Busan, giving us more time to explore and get to know the city even better!

In the morning, we start our day with a visit to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, the only UN cemetery in the world dedicated to honouring the casualties of the UN Command during the Korean War. Spanning 14 hectares, it features 2,300 graves, organized by the nationalities of the fallen soldiers.

Next, we’ll explore Jagalchi Market, Korea’s largest seafood market, renowned for its fresh and dried fish. Finally, we’ll head to the Songdo Sea Cable Car, now known as Busan Air Cruise. This scenic mile-long ride from Songdo Bay Station to Songdo Sky Park offers stunning views of Songdo Beach, Namhang Bridge, and the coastline. Our official tour is over here in Songdo.
* If the weather is unfavourable, we will visit Busan Tower Yongdusan Observatory instead.
* Enjoy your free time in Busan at night. If you’d like to return to the hotel, please follow the guide.

In the morning, begin your touring day with a visit to Nurimaru APEC House, located on Dongbaekseom Island, which is known for its camellia trees. It was the venue for the 2005 APEC Summit. You can enjoy both the beauty of nature and the building’s contemporary design. Afterward, proceed to Gyeongju and enjoy lunch upon arrival. The journey will then take you to Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Korean Buddhist culture from the 8th century.

Following this, visit the Daereungwon Tomb Complex, believed to be the resting place of kings and court officials. Your exploration will continue at the Gyeongju National Museum, which predominantly showcases relics from the Silla kingdom, with Gyeongju as its capital. Before dinner, stop at Cheomseongdae Observatory, one of Gyeongju’s iconic landmarks. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok, this cylindrical observatory stands about 9 meters tall. To conclude your day’s adventures, check into our hotel in Gyeongju for an overnight stay.

Today commence your day early in the morning and leave for Daegu to immerse in Korean traditional culture at Momyeongjae. Under the guidance of a renowned expert in regional cuisine and a certified master of traditional recipes, learn how to make traditional teatime snacks. After the class, enjoy a brief tasting session to enjoy the treats you have made.
*This class requires a minimum of 8 participants to proceed. If the minimum number is not met, we will replace the activity with an alternative sightseeing spot.

Next on your itinerary is a visit to Andong Hahoe Village, one of the most famous folk villages in Korea. Surrounded by the Nakdonggang River, the village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan, who still make up 70 percent of the residents. After the Andong tour, proceed to Pyeongchang, enjoying dinner along the way.

Upon waking up in Pyeongchang, prepare for a visit to the Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak, renowned for its breathtaking colours and remarkable valley and rock formations. After the hike, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch return to Seoul, with your arrival at Amid Hotel Insadong scheduled for around 6.00pm.