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7 Day itinerary in South Korea, Asia

All of Korea in one Week

On this seven days itinerary you uncover the authentic and the must beautiful places from South Korea.

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Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Seoul

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Indigenous culture

Food & Drink

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Discover Hahoe Village, one of the most famous folk villages in Korea

2

Admire Gwangan Bridge, the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea.

3

Enjoy an afternoon like a local at Gamcheon Culture Village

4

Stay at and authentic Korean Buddhist temple and enjoy a Da-Seon (Tea Ceremony)

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Andong, Mask it Up!

Transfer to Andong from Seoul – Andong Hahoe Village (UNESCO) – Transfer to Gyeongju – Anapji Pond – Hotel Check in Andong Hahoe Village 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 U.S.A. in 2005. The village has many cultural treasures and important cultural materials, earning the village the designation as National Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 122 in 1984. Hahoe Masks, National Treasure No. 121, is also an significant feature of the village. Overnight at your accommodation

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Guest House Accommodation: Guest House
  • High-end Accommodation: The K Hotel Gyeongju
Day 2

place Gyeongju, Time Travel!

Visit Bulguksa Temple – Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO) – Daereungwon Tombs – Transfer to Busan – Ibagu-gil Night View – Gwangan Bridge Seokguram Grotto Seokguram Grotto was construct ed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by hiking trail and 9 kilometers by car from Bulguksa Temple. Daereungwon Tomb Complex Within Daereungwon Tomb Complex is Cheonmachong Tomb (Ancient Tomb No. 155), which was excavated in 1973. Cheonmachong Tomb consists of a wooden coffin placed inside an underground chamber mounded with boulders and earth, characterized as a typical upper class tomb of the Silla period. The mound has a height of 12.7 m with a diameter of 50 m, and consists of a layer of rocks collected from streams. Gwangan Bridge Busan Gwangandaegyo Bridge (Busan 66, also called Gwangan-daero) stretches over 7.4 kilometers from Namcheon-dong in Suyeong-gu, Busan to Centum City in U-dong, Haeundae-gu. It is the longest bi-level bridge over the ocean in Korea. Overnight at your accommodation

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Guest House Accommodation: Bayhound Hotel
  • High-end Accommodation: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae
Day 3

place Busan, Ocean B-Ibe!

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple – Gamcheon Culture Village – Gukje Market – Jagalchi Fish Market Haedong Yonggunsa Temple Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line; most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Gamcheon Culture Village Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents. Gukje Market & Jagalchi Fish Market Following the Korean War, refugees who fled to Busan set up stalls to make a living by selling smuggled or imported products, which developed into Gukje Market (gukje meaning "international" in Korean) of today. Gukje Market is one of Korea’s largest markets. The market's alleyways are lined with stalls selling diverse goods, particularly machinery tools, kitchenware, and clothing. To the market's right is an alleyway lined with charity stores, and to the left is Kkangtong Market

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Guest House Accommodation: Bayhound Hotel
  • High-end Accommodation: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae
Day 4

place Tongyeong, Naples of Orient.

Transfer to Tongyeong – Mt. Mireuksan (By Cable Car) – Donpirang Mural Village – Transfer to Yeosu Mt. Mireuksan Situated in the middle of Mireukdo Island on the southern part of Tongyeong, Mireuksan Mountain (altitude 458.4 meters) is also sometimes referred to as Yonghwasan Mountain after Yonghwasa Temple. Additional temples on the mountain include the more secluded Gwaneumam and Dosoram Hermitages, as well as Miraesa Temple. Dongpirang Mural Village The name Dongpirang is a combination of the Korean words "dong," meaning east, and "birang," meaning hill in the Tongyeong dialect. In October 2007, the Tongyeong Agenda 21 association invited people throughout the nation to paint murals on the walls of Dongpirang-gil Street. Thanks to the participants' paintings, this hillside village on the sea became a new place, revitalized by the art. The view overlooking the sea and Gangguan Port is fantastic as well.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Guest House Accommodation: Guest House
  • High-end Accommodation: Venezia Hotel
Day 5

place Suncheon, Inner Peace Festival.

Suncheonnam Bay Wetland – Naganeupseong Folk Village – Seonamsa Temple – Transfer to Namwon Suncheonnam Bay Wetland Suncheonman Bay's reed field covers a total area of approximately 495,867 ㎡, encompassing the regions of Gyoryang-dong and Daedae-dong in Suncheon as well as Haeryong-myeon's Jungheung-ri, Haechang-ri, and Seonhak-ri. Naganeupseong Folk Village Naganeupseong Walled Town is located in Jeollanam-do, and contains a fortress town that is over 59,504 ㎡ in size. The fortress walls were built using square-shaped stones to reach 4 meters in height, 3 to 4 meters in width, and 1,410 meters in total length. Seonamsa Temple stay Seonamsa is a beautiful temple located at the east end of Jogyesan Mountain. The temple site is nestled within a lush forest of diverse trees that are hundreds of years old. In front of the temple is an arched stone bridge named Seungseongyo Bridge, which is supported by natural bedrocks. In front of the main hall, Daeungjeon Hall, are two three-story stone pagodas that grab visitors' attention. Temple tour is not only visiting the Buddhist temple but experiencing Korean Buddhism and culture. Korean Buddhist temples have been the bedrock on which brilliant Korean culture has been blooming over the past 1700 years since Buddhism was first introduced to Korea. Various Buddhist cultural properties including the structure, architecture, sculpture, art, craft, Buddhist painting and Dancheong (temple paintwork) contain the teachings of the Buddha. You will be able to experience Cham-Seon (Seon Meditation), Da-Seon (Tea Ceremony), Balwoogongyang (Monastic Meal) and Yebool. Yebool is a ceremony that we pay respect to the Sakyamuni Buddha, Bodhisattvas and all his disciples. It affords a chance for self-reflection of practice. In the Buddhist chanting, it contains that Buddhists take refuge in the Buddha, Buddha's teachings and Shangha (the community of Buddhist monks and nuns), and wish to be a buddha through constant practice.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Guest House Accommodation: Temple stay
  • High-end Accommodation: Temple stay
Day 6

place Damyang & Jeonju, Find your right way

Damyang – Sunchang Village (If time allows) – Junokwon Bamboo Garden – Metasequoia Road – Transfer to Jeonju Sunchang Village Sunchang Gochujang Village is home to expert gochujang (Korean chili paste) crafters using the traditional methods. Visitors can enjoy a variety of hands-on experiences, such as making their own gochujang or cooking foods like pizza or rice cakes with gochujang. Junokwon Bamboo Garden Juknokwon in Damyang is a bamboo forest cultivated by the town of Damyang. This bamboo forest, at approximately 160,000 ㎡ in size, was formed in May 2003. Metasequoia Road Damyang Metasequoia-lined Road is one of Korea's most beautiful paths. Metasequoia trees were planted along the street in the early 1970s by the Ministry of Internal Affairs after National Road 24 was rebuilt.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Guest House Accommodation: Seoro Hanok Stay
  • High-end Accommodation: Seoro Hanok Stay
Day 7

place Seoul Transfer

Transfer to Seoul from Jeonju Free Time at Leisure Departure to Incheon International Airport

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Guest House
  • Bayhound Hotel
  • Temple stay
  • Seoro Hanok Stay
  • The K Hotel Gyeongju
  • Ramada Encore by Wyndham Busan Haeundae
  • Venezia Hotel
  • Temple stay
  • Seoro Hanok Stay

Meals expand_less

  • Lunch (6)
  • Breakfast (6)
  • Dinner (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Transportation by mini-van

Activities expand_less

  • Activities as listed on the itinerary

Extras expand_less

  • Admission Fees, Parking & Toll

Not Included expand_less

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Other meals or drinks not mentioned.
  • Travel insurance

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