9D8N Korea's Grand Ring Tour

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Upon arrival at the Incheon International Airport, meet your tour guide at the arrival hall for your transfer to Seoul city centre. Hotel check-in. Enjoy free time on your own arrangement.

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Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby for your scheduled tour. Visit the Ganghwado Jejeokbong Peace Observatory. Positioned on the northernmost mountain of the Ganghwado island, it provides clear views of North Korea. Visitors can use telescopes to observe North Korea directly and explore exhibitions related to the country. Next, visit the Ganghwa History Museum & Dolmen in Bugeun-ri [UNESCO World Heritage]. This place preserve and educates visitors about the history and culture of Ganghwa from prehistoric ages to modern times based on artifacts from the area. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Gwangseongbo Fortress, the location that witnessed the fiercest battle in Ganghwa. Next, you will see Ganghwa Pungmul Market that sells a variety of Ganghwa specialty products. Return to Seoul to see Myeongdong Street (drive-by). Transfer back to your hotel.

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Breakfast then check out from the hotel. Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby for your scheduled tour. Visit the Inje Hachuri Mountain Village. At a beautiful Hachuri Village surrounded by mountains and rivers, you will experience rice cooking with traditional Korean iron pot “Gamasot.” It will serve with various side dishes and soup. After that, you will have their specialty latte made with black bean at a café in Hachuri. Next, you will drive-by Hangyeryong Pass revel on the beauty of Seoraksan Mountain. You will also visit Ojukheon House & Gangneung Money Museum. Ojukheon in Gangneung is one of Korea’s oldest wooden residential buildings and a key cultural heritage site. It features historical buildings, a beautiful garden, and the Gangneung Money Museum, which displays Korean banknotes and coins. Ojukheon is depicted on the KRW 5,000 banknote, featuring Yi II and Shin Saimdang. Lastly, you will go to Gangneung Jungang Market for a street food experience. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.

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Breakfast then check out from the hotel. Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby for your scheduled tour. Visit the Jeongson Railbike. The track of Jeongseon Railbike is relatively flat, making it easy for all riders to enjoy the passing scenery in comfort. The full track takes about 30~40 minutes to complete. You will arrive Auraji station by the railbike. Here you will see Auraji Lake. The area has long been famous for its beautiful, clean mountains and rivers. Its name is derived from the Korean word "eoureojida," meaning "to meet" as the waters of Pyeongchang and Samcheok unite in this area. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Jeongseon Arirang Market, a representative traditional market in Korea. The marketplace is crowded with both locals and visitors alike. The local vendors sell produce and other agricultural products and manufactured goods. You will also have a Jeongseon Arirang Experience. Arirang is a Korean folk song and it has the root at Jeongseon. You can experience to learn Arirang by the qualified Arirang singer. You will also visit Arirang Museum where can learn about the history of Arirang. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.

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Breakfast then check out from the hotel. Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby for your scheduled tour. Experience Korean tea ceremony and “Jagae” mother-of-pearl, a traditional Korean craft, at a traditional Hanok-style café. Visit Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage]. Dosan Seowon was one of the leading academies of its time, and for over 400 years, it was famed as the home of the Toegye School of Thought. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage]. Hahoe Village is 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, which still makes up 70 percent of the villagers. The village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on April 21, 1999, and President George H. Bush of the U.S.A. in 2005. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.

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Breakfast then check out from the hotel. Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby for your scheduled tour. Visit Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage]. Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in 1995. Next, you will visit Cheonmachong Tomb (Daereungwon Ancient Tombs). Daereungwon Ancient Tombs are one of the most well-known sights in Gyeongju, a history park home to 23 small and large ancient tombs. You will also see Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, a secondary palace sites of Silla, was used as the eastern palace where the prince lived, and banquets were held during auspicious events or to welcome important guests; and the Gyeongju National Museum and learn about the 1,000-year history of the Silla Kingdom, including the gold crown from tomb. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take the KTX Ride to Busan. You will visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. You will also visit Haeundae Blueline Park – Beach Train, a sightseeing train that serves as both a transportation option and a tourist train along the beautiful coastal scenery of East Busan. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.

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Breakfast then check out from the hotel. Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby for your scheduled tour. Transfer to Yeosu. Experience Dolsan gatkimchi (Dolsan leaf mustard kimchi), mixing the leaf mustard and pre-marinated seasoning on the spot. Dolsan leaf mustard, a specialty of Yeosu, grows in the warm marine climate with rich soil and sea breeze, resulting in its tender leaves and distinctive flavor. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will go to Odongdo Island, famous for its colonies of camellia found on the island. In addition to the camellias, there are 70 species of wildflowers and 200 species of evergreen trees that flourish here. You will also experience Yeosu Sea Yacht - exploring around the beautiful island of Odongdo, you can take wonderful photos from a luxurious yacht. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.

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Breakfast then check out from the hotel. Meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby for your scheduled tour. Transfer to Jeonju. Visit Sunchang Gochujang Village, home to expert gochujang (Korean chili paste) crafters using the traditional methods. You can learn how to make gochujang and enjoy dishes using it, such as Tteokbokki (rice cakes cooked with gochujang). Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Jeonju Hanok Village with a Hanbok wearing experience. Jeonju Hanok Village is comprised of some 700 beautiful hanok buildings, and is Korea's largest, and only urban, traditional hanok village. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.

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Breakfast then check out from the hotel. End of services.