Embark on a full-day Korean World Heritage tour from Seoul, exploring iconic sites such as Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongmyo Royal Shrine, Changdeokgung Palace, and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. No shopping centers, just cultural immersion!
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Bukchon Hanok Village - 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 neighborhoods that the village covers lie to the north of the two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon
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Changdeokgung Palace - Changdeokgung Palace means ‘to brighten virtue,’ and is the name of Korea’s most successfully preserved palace. Changdeokgung was designated as UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage in February 1997. It is one of the historic attractions that represent the beauty of Korea. (We will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace on Monday)
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Jongmyo Shrine - Jongmyo Shrine, built by Lee Seong Gye (1335-1408), was a primary place of worship for kings throughout the Joseon Dynasty and has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (We will visit Insa-dong street on Tuesday)
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Cheongha Korea Ginseng Museum - you will visit Cheongha Korea Ginseng. Ginseng is first mentioned in “Ji Jiu Zhang” during Han dynasty of China as herb used widely in the orient for so many diseases and ailments. It is a plant which had been regarded as a panacea, a cure all. In the studies, Korean ginseng shows best performances in adaptogenic properties.
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Hwaseong Haenggung Palace - Hwaseong Hanengung Palace is the biggest shelter; Kings used them since the Jeongjo King period. This is the temporary palace where King Jeongjo stayed at the time of Wonhaeng (long journey) and also where he held a splendid feast on Hyegyeonggung Hong, his mother’s 60th birthday and other events.
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Hwaseong Fortress - Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official fortress of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do. The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as a show of the King’s filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power. The fortress was designated as Historical Monument No. 3 in January 1963, and in December 1997, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Beverages
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off (Dismissed at Myeong-dong area)
- Lunch
Have you ever visited any world cultural heritage before? Luckily, there are lots of world cultural heritage places here in Korea.
Visit Bukchon Hanok Village where you can see the Korean traditional Housing. This village is famous for its beautiful scenery for both locals and travelers. Take pictures at the photo spots!
Jongmyo Royal Shrine is where the ancestral tablets of the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty are enshrined.
Changdeokgung Palace is designated as a UNESCO cultural heritage. Explore the beauty of the palace.
Then make your way to Cheongha Korea Ginseng museum where you can shop ginseng for health.
Lunch time is given(own expenses).
Move to Suwon, Gyeonggi-do and you will visit Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace.
After the tour, you will be back in Seoul, Myeongdong.
- Hotel pickup is only available for centrally-located Seoul hotels. If your hotel/guesthouse is behind alleys, our English speaking guide will meet you in front of the nearest central hotel or nearest subway station.
- This tour does not stop at any shopping centers
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
