Code | CT4 | Tour Time | 4hrs |
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Min | 4 | Price | 30,000 |
Meal Plan | None(free lunch) |
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Tour Course | Hotel->Changdeokgung(Gyeongbokgung)->Bukchon Village->Insadong (free lunch)->The end of tour at Myeongdong |
Include | Hotel pick up free Tour guide Entrance fees |
Pick up & Drop off | Downtown Seoul pick up Free / Ask for other locations and airport pick up are available [pay] |
Payment method [cash or credit card OK]
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Tour booking is available until 1day prior to the tour date.
Tour program are based on Seoul area. Ask
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Based on the tour date, before 25 days 5%/ 15days 10%/ 7days 20%/ 3days 30%/ 1day 50%/ On tour date 100% will be charged as cancellation fees.
After free hotel pick up, it is about 3 hrs tour. With storytelling tour guide, it is slowly walking tour into behind alley from main road. Of courser, there is a break time from time to time.
Free pick up service in downtown Seoul. Asking for other locations.
Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture
Changdeokgung Palace is also known as Donggwol, the Eastern Palace, because of its location to the east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. For 270 years, the palace was home to the Joseon government and was also the favored residence of many Joseon Dynasty kings. This makes Changdeokgung Palace the longest-serving royal residential palace. Compared to other palaces, Changdeokgung Palace is well-preserved and still has many of its original features. A particular virtue of Changdeokgung Palace is the way its buildings blend into the surrounding landscape. The palace's rear garden, Huwon, is considered an excellent example of Korean garden design and is the only rear garden of any Korean palace. In 1997, Changdeokgung Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries and traditional restaurants, souvenir shops, and cafes. The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries (including antique galleries) in the area and you can see every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center. The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. At first they might be hard to find, but if you take the time to stroll around the twisting alleyways, the window shopping in itself can be very entertaining. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique. There are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture firsthand, and also purchase pieces of fine art. On the street you can eat Korean rice cakes and traditional pancakes.
Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The second floor of the market is filled with silk, satin, and linen bed-sheet stores, which are the largest and most famous in Seoul. Many of the stores in the area even have their own factories supplying fabrics to the Namdaemun Market, Pyoung Hwa Market, and even to some department stores. Even though the goods are not brand-name products, the wide selection of high quality goods at inexpensive prices makes it an enjoyable shopping experience. Apart from great shopping, the market offers other attractions like 100s of a street food section, making it a very popular tourist destination.
Myeong-dong is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. The two main streets meet in the center of the block with one beginning from Myeong-dong Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 4) and the other from Lotte Department Store at Euljiro. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets and alleys. Common products for sale include clothes, shoes, and accessories. Unlike Namdaemun or Dongdaemun, many designer brands are sold in Myeong-dong. In addition, several major department stores have branches here, including Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore, Noon Square and M Plaza. The department stores carry many premium labels and other fashionable goods at reasonable prices. Myeong-dong also has family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeong-dong specialize in ginseng chicken soup, noodle soup, street food as well. Other businesses in the area include cosmetic shops, hair salons, banks and theaters.