Lotte Hotel World

 Deluxe Room *1

This morning, we take a flight to Seoul which is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. Situated on the Han River, Seoul's history stretches back more than 2,000 years when it was founded in 18 BCE by Baekje.The Seoul Capital Area contains five UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Seoul is surrounded by mountains, the tallest being Mt. Bukhan, the world's most visited national park.

Our representative will meet you at Seoul airport, and escort you to hotel in city center. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. 

This morning, we' ll firstly visit Jogyesa temple and it will show you the essence of Korean Buddhism. Then, we go to visit Cheongwadae sarangchae which is a history center  of Korea presidents newly opened to the public and will have photo stop at Blue  house. We may see 'Changing of the Royal Guards' before visiting the main  palace of Joseon Dynasty - Gyeongbok Palace. This Royal residence of Gyeongbok  Palace is favorite attraction for tourists with its charming array of ponds and  pavilion.

After Lunch, we drive to visit to Changdeok Palace, a UNESCO World  Heritage Site and we can see Korean traditional art and culture in Insadong.  Then we continue via Amethyst or Ginseng Center before visiting Namdaemun market, containing shopping mall complexes that sell a variety of goods. After tour, we drive back to hotel.

Travel route option1:

This morning, we drive to visit The National Museum of Korea which is the best Korea  offers when it comes to art, culture and history. Then, we go to visit The long  artificial Cheonggye Steam through downtown Seoul. The stream has been a big  attraction for Seoul citizens to relax and take a stroll.

After lunch, we take a cruise sailing along Han River. Afterwards, we' ll visit Coex Aquarium, then we go to Bongeunsa Temple. Established in 794, this makes it the oldest temple in the city. It contains many cultural treasures, giving it a meaning not only as a Buddhist temple, but also as a place to experience culture and history in the middle of  the city. After tour, we drive back to hotel.

 
Travel route option2:

This tour will take us to the main tourist attractions in the Suwon area. We' ll firstly visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Changryongmun, Hawseomun, Paldalmun and Janganmun are its four gates. In the center of Hwaseong Fortress is the Hwaseong Temporary Palace, where the king sought refuge during times of war and relaxed in times of peace. Take a ride on the Hwaseong Train, a tourist train that travels between Mt. Paldalsan and Yeonmudae.

After lunch, we continue to visit the Korean Folk Village, a living museum of the customs and culture of the 19th century Joseon Dynasty.There is a traditional marketplace and farm houses reflecting characteristics of each province and shops stocking a variety of traditional handicrafts and souvenirs. We may also enjoy the Korean traditional performances which are performed twice a day. After tour, we drive back to hotel.

No tour is arranged this morning. Our representative will meet you at hotel lobby (12:30 noon), and escort you to airport. Good bye Seoul!