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Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul, South Korea
$140
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Korean Heritage Tour of Palaces and Villages in Seoul provides an enriching exploration of traditional Korean culture. This immersive experience includes visits to historic sites, a delicious lunch, and comfortable transport.
- 🏨 Pickup from your Seoul hotel ensures a convenient start to your day.
- 🚌 Travel in an air-conditioned coach while passing iconic landmarks, including the Blue House, the official residence of the South Korean President.
- 🏰 Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, a royal palace built in 1395, and admire its stunning restorations alongside your knowledgeable guide.
- 🏛️ If Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays, you'll explore Deoksugung Palace, home to the Seoul Museum of History and beautiful gardens.
- 📜 Discover the National Folk Museum of Korea, featuring over 90,000 artifacts that illustrate traditional Korean life across centuries.
- 🕉️ Tour Jogyesa Temple, the main temple of the Jogye Order, and see the historic statue of Seokgamoni, the Buddha at enlightenment.
- 🍽️ Enjoy a traditional Korean lunch at a local restaurant, sampling authentic flavors of the region.
- 🌱 Learn about Korea's thriving ginseng industry with a visit to a Ginseng center, where you can purchase this renowned health product.
- 🏡 Spend your afternoon at the Korean Folk Village, witnessing traditional customs like pottery making and embroidery in action.
- 🚍 After a full day of cultural immersion, relax as you're transported back to your hotel in Seoul.
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Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Begin your morning with pickup from your Seoul hotel (pass by)
- Then drive by air-conditioned coach past Blue House, the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state and the President of the Republic of Korea. (pass by)
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Gyeongbokgung PalaceYour first stop is Gyeongbokgung Palace, a royal palace constructed in 1395. Because much of it was destroyed during the Japanese occupation, there has been a large effort to restore it to its original condition. With your guide, marvel at the grandeur of the preserved portions and the restorations. (Please note that Gyeongbokgung Palace is closed on Tuesdays, in which case you’ll visit Deoksugung Palace instead. This walled compound with traditional palace buildings, forested gardens and a statue of King Sejong the Great is home to the Seoul Museum of History, where you'll discover Seoul's traditional culture as you navigate the exhibits with your guide.)
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National Folk Museum of KoreaVisit the National Folklore Museum, which uses replicas to illustrate the history of traditional life of Korean people. Browse the numerous exhibitions’ more than 90,000 artifacts conveying what life has been like for Koreans from ancient times to the 20th century. You’ll also learn about the deep roots of Confucianism in Korean culture.
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Jogyesa Temple, tour Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Outside, admire the lovely locust and baeksong trees lining the entrance. Enter the Daeungjeon, the main temple building dating back 500 years, and see the statue of Seokgamoni, the historic Buddha at the moment of enlightenment.
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SeoulNext, you will stop at a traditional Korean restaurant for lunch.
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SeoulKorea is one of the countries with the biggest Ginseng industry. We will drop by a Ginseng center to learn more about this health care product and you will have the opportunity to purchase some ginseng to take home with you.
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Korean Folk VillageYou’ll then spend your afternoon exploring the Korean Folk Village, a living museum that displays elements of traditional Korean life and folk culture. You'll get the unique opportunity to watch well-preserved customs such as pottery making, basket weaving and the hand-making of winnows, musical instruments, embroidery and bamboo, wood and brass wares.
- After this incredible immersive experience, you’ll be taken back to your Seoul hotel. (pass by)
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Korean Heritage Tour: Palaces and Villages of Seoul Including Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul, South Korea
$140
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!