[Korea] Inland Nation 8N9D

Day 1
– Arrive at Incheon International Airport
– Meet your Tour Guide (or Driver)
– Move to Seoul (1 hour)
– Hotel Check-In and enjoy your free time

🏨 Novotel Ambassador Dongdaemun (T. +82-2-3425-8000) or Same Class ★★★★★

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Day 2
– After breakfast at the hotel
– Hotel Check-Out
(1) Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

** OR  for those who come to the meeting place on the second day **
(2) Tour Guide Meeting at the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal
    Honam Line Boarding Platform No. 1 Lobby

– Move to Jeonju (3 hours)
– After lunch

► Pungnammun
– The South Gate of Jeonju, where you can find Sonyeosang the “Statue of Peace”, symbolizing the victims of sexual slavery by the Japanese military from approx. 1931 until the end of WWII

► Jeondong Cathedral
– This cathedral was originally built between 1908 and 1916 to honor the Roman Catholic martyrs on the very site they perished

► Gyeonggijeon
– The sacred hall where the portrait of King Taejo, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, is enshrined. 

► Jeonju Hanok Village
– Around 700 traditional Korean houses (Hanok) are located in Pungnam-dong and Gy-dong. You’ll be able to wander the beautiful Hanok lined streets, boutiques and restaurants that showcase traditional craftmanship and local flavors

► Jeonju Nambu Traditional Market
– Explore the vibrant daily life of Jeonju citizens by strolling through the Nambu Market, where you can taste various local foods, unique delicacies, and world-renowned dishes

– Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
– Hotel check-in and rest

🏨 Jeonju Lahan (T. +82-63-232-7000) or Same Class ★★★★

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Day 3
– After breakfast at the hotel
– Hotel Check-Out
– Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

– Move to Boseong (2 hours)

► Green Tea Field
– Enjoy the scenic view of the green tea tree fields lined like emerald ropes along the valley of the surrounding mountains with a cup of freshly brewed green tea

– After lunch, Move to Suncheon (1 hour)

► Suncheonman Bay National Garden
– The Suncheon Bay was established in order to create a conservation area housing over 500 species of trees and over 110 species of flowers
 

– Move to Yeosu (40 minutes)

► Yeosu Maritime Cable Car
– The first of it’s kind in Korea, this cable car connects Dolsan Island to the mainland. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the surrounding isles and clear ocean as you sail across the sky

► Odongdo Island
– This place is known as the “Camellia Island” because it is home to over 3,000 camellia trees that bloom with vibrant red flowers from late winter. The extended breakwater to the island offers a stunning view of the beautiful sea landscape

► Yeosu Yi Sun-Sin Square
– A life-sized model of the turtle ship, the vessel that played a significant role in the war, is exhibited, you can witness and feel the historical significance of the site

► Nangman Pocha (outdoor food stall) Street
– While enjoying delectable food along the Nangman Pocha street (Romantic food street), savor the night view of the sea in Yeosu

– Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
– Hotel check-in and rest

🏨 Yeosu Ramada by wyndham (T. +82-642-0000)or Same Class ★★★★ 

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Day 4
–After breakfast at the hotel
– Hotel Check-Out
– Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

– Move to Gwangyang via Yi Sunsin Bridge

► Gwangyang Steelworks (Pass by)
– Catch a glimpse of the world’s largest single iron and steel mill, with an annual capacity of 18mm tons

– Move to Hadong (30 minutes)

► Songrim Park
– Created to break up strong winds blowing from the Seomjin River, this pine forest features a walkway that runs along the riverside, known as the best healing course to melt away your stress

– After lunch, move to Geoje (1.5 hours)

►Haegeum River & Haegeum River cruise ship
– Made by nature throughout thousands of years, this river is also known as Geumgang, homonyms for the word “diamond” because of its amazing view

► Oedo-Botania
– Founded in 1976, this western-style marine botanical garden is located about 4 km away from Geoje and served as the filming location for the last episode of the KBS drama ‘Winter Sonata’ in March 2002

– Move to Busan via Geoga Bridge (1.5 hour)

► Geoga Bridge (Busan–Geoje Bridge)
– On the way to Busan, you will pass through Geoga Bridge, a scenic drive location where you can admire the beautiful natural landscapes created by the sea and islands of Geoje

– Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
– Hotel check-in and rest

🏨 Busan Grand Chosun Hotel (T. +82-51-922-5000) or same class ★★★★★ 

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Day 5
– After breakfast at the hotel
– Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

► Busan International Market
– A marketplace created as refugees gathered after liberation in 1945. Known for its diverse stores (about 1,500 in total), you can enjoy market food such as hotteok – a pancake stuffed with honey, handmade fish cakes, or other delicacies

► Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) Streets
– Walk along Korea’s version of the “Hollywood” walk of fame, featuring International Star’s handprints

► Jagalchi Market
– Get lost wondering the corridors of Korea’s largest fish market while savoring a regional seafood delicacy 

– Move to Haeundae area

► Haeundae Beach  
– A beautiful beach with the longest coastline

► Nurimaru APEC House on Dongbaekseom Island
– Surrounded by lush camellia trees and pine forests, this building is located on the beautiful Dongbaekseom Island. It served as the venue for the 13th APEC Summit meeting held on November 18-19, 2005

► Blue Line Park Beach Train
– A romantic train that runs along Haeundae Beach. 

– Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
– Hotel check-in and rest

🏨 Busan Grand Chosun Hotel (T. +82-51-922-5000) or same class ★★★★★ 

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Day 6
– After breakfast at the hotel
– Hotel Check-Out
– Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

► Songdo Maritime Cable Car
– Traversing from Songrim Park to Amnam Park, the 1.62km sky cable car provides great views of the clear ocean below

► Songdo Cloud Trail
– Cross the ocean this 365 meter glass-paneled walkway that runs along the eastern side of Songdo Beach

– Move to Ulsan (1 hour)

► Daewangam Park
– A scenic trail surrounded by a forest of blossoming trees, like pine and cherry on one side and the ocean on the other

► Taehwagang National Garden
– Consists of 20 themed gardens made by volunteers, Taehwagang is a most-see destination while in Ulsan

– Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
– Hotel check-in and rest

🏨 Hyundal by Lahan Ulsan (T. +82-52-251-2233) or Same Class ★★★★ 

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Day 7
– After breakfast at the hotel
– Hotel Check-Out
– Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby
– Move to Gyeongju (1 hour)

► Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage)
– Founded in 751 during the Unified Silla Dynasty, Bulguksa Temple is  a place that embodies the spiritual world of the Silla people who aimed to realize the ideal Buddhist world. Be sure to check out Dabotap and Seokgatap on the grounds of the temple

► Cheomseongdae Observatory
– An astronomy observatory that was built in the 7th century during Queen Seondeok’s reign

► Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
– A secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom

►Gyeongju National Museum
– A museum displaying relics from Silla historical sites

– Move to Gumi (1.5 hours)
– Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
– Hotel check-in and rest

🏨 Geumosan (T. +82-54-450-4000) or Same Class ★★★★ 

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Day 8
– After breakfast at the hotel
– Hotel Check-Out
– Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby

► Chaemijeong Pavilion
– Built in 1768 to commemorate Scholar Gil Jae’s achievements and unwavering loyalty to the Goryeo dynasty, this pavilion sits with a mountain and stream as it’s backdrop

► Geumoji Lake
– Walk around beautiful Lake Geumoji, where there’s not a bad view with Geumosan Mountain and forests surrounding you

– Move to Andong (1.5 hours)

► Hahoe Folk Village
– This quaint village is known around the world for it’s cultural heritage and importance. Here you’ll find Hanoks (traditional Korean houses), and Hahoetal, traditional masks that were used during the harvest ceremony dating back to the 12th century

– After lunch, Move to Chungju (1 hour)

► Chungju Lake and Danyang Cruise
– Cruise along Korea’s largest man-made lake, as the most beautiful places in Danyang pass you by

– Move to Pyeongchang (1.5~2 hours)
– Enjoy your dinner meal on your own
– Hotel check-in and rest

🏨 Pyeongchang Alpensia Resort (T. +82-33-339-0000) or Same Class ★★★★★ 

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Day 9
– After breakfast at the hotel
– Hotel Check-Out
– Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby
– Move to Gangneung (50 minutes)

► Gyeongpo Lake & Gyeongpo Pavilion
– They say 5 moons rise at this place – in the sky, the lake, the ocean, the glass-like reflection of the water, and in your lover’s eyes

► Gyeongpo Beach
– Said to have the most beautiful coastline of the East sea, scenty pine trees run along the coast resembling a painting

– Move to sokcho (1 hour)

► Seorasan Mountain National Park
– The 3rd highest mountain in Korea, is also the most visited by both domestic and international travelers due to its exceptional views


► Sinheungsa Temple  
– Originally built in 652 BC, this Buddhist temple holds some of history of Buddhism of Korea

– After Move to Seoul (2.5 hours)
– Arrive at Seoul   
– No Airport drop-off service
– Drop off place :
Main gate of Hyundai Department Store, 
Exit No.6 of Subway Line 3 Apgujeong Station

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