Beijing and Korean Landscapes (English Asia)
Suwon, COREA DEL SUR
Jeonju, COREA DEL SUR
Jeonju, COREA DEL SUR
Damyang, COREA DEL SUR
Haeinsa, COREA DEL SUR
Busan, COREA DEL SUR
Busan, COREA DEL SUR
Seokguram, COREA DEL SUR
Bulguksa, COREA DEL SUR
Gyeongju, COREA DEL SUR
Daegu, COREA DEL SUR
Daegu, COREA DEL SUR
Andong, COREA DEL SUR
Hahoe, COREA DEL SUR
BEIJING
Welcome to China! Upon arrival, we’ll transfer you to your hotel.In the early evening, we’ll take a transfer to Wangfujing Street, a vibrant pedestrian avenue known for its lively atmosphere, numerous shops, and diverse restaurants. This will be a great opportunity to get acquainted with the city. Dinner will be included, followed by a return to the hotel.
BEIJING
An exciting day awaits us as we explore the highlights of China’s capital. We’ll enjoy a full-day guided tour, starting with a walk through the immense Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world. Next, we’ll visit the majestic Forbidden City, the most impressive architectural complex in China, where 24 emperors ruled for nearly 500 years. We’ll also visit Jingshan Park, home to Coal Hill, one of Beijing’s best-preserved imperial gardens. Climbing to the top of the hill, we’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Forbidden City—weather permitting. We’ll experience local life with a tricycle ride through the traditional Hutong neighborhoods, where we can observe daily life.Lunch will be included.We’ll then conclude our tour with a visit to the stunning Summer Palace, the former imperial retreat of the Qing Dynasty, renowned for its exquisite gardens and tranquil lakes.06:30 p.m. - Tour ends. You may return to the hotel by bus or choose to stay in the city center (in which case, the return to the hotel will be at your own expense. We recommend carrying the hotel’s address written in Chinese to show the taxi driver).Note: Due to heritage conservation measures and enhanced visitor safety, the governing body of the Forbidden City has temporarily reduced daily visitor capacity. As a result, we cannot guarantee access to this site. If the visit is not possible, it will be replaced with a tour of the Confucius Temple and the Lama Temple, both iconic landmarks in Chinese history and culture.
BEIJING
Today’s journey will take us to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world—the Great Wall of China, at the Mutianyu section. This awe-inspiring architectural masterpiece spans over 2,000 years of history, winding through breathtaking mountain landscapes. We’ll take a cable car up and down to one of the most scenic sections, offering spectacular views of this legendary structure.Our next stop will be the Temple of Heaven, one of China’s largest and most significant sacred complexes, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This stunning architectural masterpiece was where emperors once prayed for good harvests.To unwind after an exciting day, we’ll take part in a relaxing Tai Chi class and enjoy a soothing foot massage. We’ll bid farewell to Beijing with a traditional Peking duck dinner (included). Return to the hotel.
BEIJING / SEOUL
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board a flight to SEOUL. Welcome to KOREA! Transfer to your hotel and meeting with your guide.In the late afternoon, we will begin our introduction to this fascinating country. With our guide, we will head to City Hall to see this tsunami-shaped building. We will also see Deoksugung Palace, located across from City Hall, beautifully illuminated at night, allowing us to appreciate the contrast between tradition and modernity in Korea. Afterwards, we will walk to the Myeongdong district, the city’s main shopping and entertainment area, whose name means “bright tunnel.” Dinner included at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel by Seoul’s modern subway (ticket included). Overnight stay.
SEOUL
Today we include an extensive visit of approximately five hours in SEOUL. We will visit Changdeokgung Palace (entrance included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a complex of palaces set within a large park. Afterwards, we will stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood of small, well-preserved houses.We will then visit the War Memorial of Korea (entrance included), an impressive war museum that explains the conflicts experienced by Korea throughout its history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from many countries participated under the United Nations.Lunch is included at a local restaurant. We then continue to the Gangnam District, one of the city’s most vibrant areas, home to numerous shopping malls and entertainment venues.To conclude the day, we will stop at Lotte World Tower, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you will have free time to go up to the observation deck (admission not included) or to stroll through its park or luxury shopping centers.Return to the hotel and free time.
SEOUL / SUWON / JEONJU
Today, we’ll visit Gyeongbokgung Palace (entrance included), a stunning palace with over 600 years of history. We’ll have the chance to witness the ceremonial changing of the guard if it takes place at that time. Afterward, we’ll depart from Seoul and head south. Our first stop will be SUWON, the former capital of Korea, renowned for its impressive UNESCO World Heritage walls. We’ll see these remarkable fortifications and visit Hwaseong Haenggung, the summer palace (entrance included). Lunch will be included. We’ll then continue to JEONJU, where we’ll discover its fascinating historic center (Hanok Village), with its little houses, traditional shops, and art galleries.
JEONJU / DAMYANG / HAEINSA / BUSAN
We’ll depart toward the SUNCHANG GOCHUJANG VILLAGE, located at the base of Mount Amisan, with its hanok houses and courtyards filled with clay pots called hang-a-ri. This village is home to master artisans who craft gochujang (Korean chili paste) using traditional methods. We’ll enjoy a hands-on experience learning how to make this famous sauce. Afterward, we’ll continue to DAMYANG to visit the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest (entrance included), where the paths are considered some of the most beautiful in the country, perfect for meditation and enjoying the fresh breeze. We’ll also find a variety of bamboo products, celebrated in places like the Bamboo Museum (entrance included). Lunch will be included, and we’ll taste a local specialty: rice cooked and served inside a bamboo stalk. Surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes and forests, we’ll arrive at HAEINSA, one of Korea’s most important Buddhist temples (entrance included) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 802, it houses the Tripitaka, the most complete collection of Buddhist scriptures, carved on 80,000 wooden tablets. We’ll then continue to BUSAN, Korea’s second-largest city, known for its vibrant atmosphere, for accommodation.
BUSAN
In the morning, we will depart from BUSAN to visit Haedong Yonggung, a 14th-century Buddhist temple located by the sea. We return to Busan and visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery (entrance included), where people from many different countries are laid to rest. We will then head to the country’s largest fish market, located next to the port of Nampo. Lunch is included.We walk toward Yongdusan park, home to its impressive 120-meter pagoda. Afterwards, we depart for Songdo Beach, which features the country’s first maritime cable car (entrance included, subject to weather conditions), offering stunning views of the bay. We continue to one of Busan’s most picturesque neighborhoods, the Gamcheon Cultural Village, filled with brightly colored buildings, labyrinth-like alleyways, art galleries, pottery workshops, and charming cafés. Return to Busan. Overnight stay.
BUSAN / SEOKGURAM / BULGUKSA / GYEONGJU / DAEGU
We’ll depart for the Seokguram Buddhist Grotto (entrance included), an 8th-century site nestled on the slopes of Tohamsan. Afterward, we’ll visit the Bulguksa Temple (entrance included), considered one of the most beautiful temples in the country. Next, we’ll arrive in GYEONGJU, the Korean capital that endured the longest in the nation’s history, with a reign of 992 years under 56 kings. You’ll have the chance to photograph the stunning wooden Woljeonggyo Bridge along the banks of the Namcheon River. Lunch will be included. We’ll then head to Tumuli Park, home to the burial mounds of kings from the ancient Silla Kingdom, which are over 1,500 years old. We’ll visit one of their tombs (entrance included) before walking to the Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory, the oldest in East Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our journey will continue with our arrival in Daegu, the fourth most populous city in Korea. Before heading to the hotel, we’ll see Dongsan Cheongna Hill, a historic area once home to Christian missionaries, and the commercial street of Dongseong-ro, the city’s liveliest street, with its trendy shops, cafes, and restaurants and the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine (entrance included), famous for its history of medicinal herbs in Eastern medicine. Overnight stay in DAEGU.
DAEGU / ANDONG / HAHOE / SEOUL
Departure northward and arrival in Andong, where we will visit the traditional village of Hahoe Village (admission included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on the outskirts of the city. Free time to stroll through the streets of this rural village that seems frozen in time. We will also visit the outstanding World Mask Museum, which displays masks used for dances, medical practices, religious ceremonies, and theatrical performances. Lunch included at a local restaurant.We then depart to visit Byeongsan Seowon, a Confucian academy founded in the 16th century, set in an idyllic landscape beside a peaceful river. Arrival in Seoul in the mid-afternoon.
SEOUL
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
SEUL
MERCURE AMBASSADOR HONGDAE
JEONJU
BEST WESTERN PLUS JEONJU
DAEGU
DAEGU PRINCE HOTEL
BUSAN
RAMADA ENCORE BUSAN STATION
PEKIN
MERCURE BEIJING DOWNTOWN
- Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
- Includes arrival transfer
- City tour in: Beijing, Seoul, Busan
- Excursion: Tricycle ride through the traditional neigborhoods in Beijing, Great Wall of China Mutianyu section , Paju´s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang)
- Evening transfer: Qianmen street in Beijing, Myeongdong quarter , Myeongdong district in Seoul
- Experiences: Learning how to make the famous traditional sauce in the Sunchang Gochujang Village
- Transfer: Songdo Beach; Gamcheon Culture Village
- Ticket admission: The Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace in Beijing, Great Wall of China Mutianyu section, Temple of Heaven, foot massage, Tai Chi class in Beijing , Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul; Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul; War Memorial of Korea in Seoul , Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul , Fortifications and Summer Palace of Hwaseong Haenggung in Suwon , Hanok Village in Jeonju , Juknokwon Bamboo Forest and Bamboo Museum in Damyang , Haeinsa Buddhist Temple , Haedong Yonggung Temple; United Nations Memorial in Busan , Seokguram Buddhist Grotto , Bulguksa Temple , Tumuli Park in Gyeongju; Cheomsongdae Astronomical Observatory in Gyeongju , Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine , Hahoe Mask Museum in Andong; traditional Hahoe Village in Andong; Dosan Seowon Confucian Academy in Andong , Paju´s Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang), Aegibong Peace Ecological Park Observatory in Gimpo; Metro in Seoul
- Funicular: Great Wall of China Mutianyu section, Marine cable car in Songdo beach , Chairlift in the Paju Demilitarized Zone (DMZ Imjingang)
- Flights included: Beijing - Seoul
- 8 Lunch included in: Beijing, Seoul, Suwon, Damyang, Busan, Gyeongju, Hahoe, Seoul
- 3 dinner included in: Beijing, Beijing, Seoul
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