When it opened in 1988, Seogwipo Submarine was the first of its kind in Asia the third in the world. Seogwipo Submarine offers safe undersea tours in its recently acquired state of the art submarine from Finland. Munseom, where the submarine travels, is home to outstanding coral reefs, colorful schools of fish, and rich seaweed. The exquisite landscape makes it one of the most beautiful places to dive as well. Going deep into the 40 meter sea-bed, visitors can see countless fish, rare iridescent coral reefs, and a surreal-looking shipwreck with schools of fish surrounding it.
The ride starts with a ferry to nearby Munseom Island, infamous for its many bugs! The island has a pristine marine ecosystem and its soft coral reef is not only beautiful, but the world’s largest, regarded by many as a scuba-diver’s paradise.
At the first stop a local scuba diver attracts the fish to the submarine by dispersing feed. One of the most common fish you will see around Jeju is the damsel fish, or “jaridom” in Korean, famed in the “hoetjip,” or raw fish restaurants around the island. At the next stop is visit a 40-meter-deep shipwreck.
Finally, the submarine stops next to a beautiful red soft coral reef wall. The blue underwater light, previously covering passengers’ faces, turns red due to the yellowish red light as reflected by the coral. It is interesting to note that the corals are living animals which grow by only a centimeter every decade.
To allow passengers to take in the views from two score meters under, the submarine stops four times on the trip. Three of these are best seen from the right, while the last is best seen from the left.
Over 20 years of technical knowhow and safe operation (in fact, the longest submarine tour without a single accident on record) make Seogwipo Submarine a must-see attraction on Jeju Island.
After pickup from your Seoul hotel in the morning, travel by coach past the Blue House, the executive office and official residence of the South Korean president.
You will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace as your first stop. Gyeongbokgung was built in 1395 and is considered one of Korea's oldest and most magnificent palaces.The buildings within Gyeongbokgung are more than 600 years old, however many of the buildings were destroyed in a fire during the wars. Later, the government and the nation as a whole worked hard to restore Gyeongbokgung, and so now it has become a beautiful place where both foreigners and Koreans alike seek out to enjoy.
Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, visit the National Folk Museum. It displays by region and by dynasty many different kinds of artifacts so that we can discover the lifestyles of our ancestors, including their food, clothing and shelter. It's a place where one can see at a glance how the people once lived.
Lastly visit Insadong Shopping Street, which is an important place where old but precious and traditional goods are on display. With experienced guide, walk around alleys to browse to korean traditional teahouse and galleries full of antique artifacts and local artwork.
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. Located within the Samsung Electronics building in Seocho-dong, Seoul, Samsung d’light is a global exhibition space that showcases the latest product lineup by Samsung Electronics.
The name d’light combines the words ‘digital’ and ‘light’ to correlate with the company’s vision of being ‘a guiding light to the digital world’ and sharing the excitement and delight of digital technology through interaction with visitors. Unhyeongung Royal Residence was the home of young Gojong, who later became Emperor during the Joseon Dynasty. Under the orders of Queen Mother Jo, Unhyeongung was renovated into a grand, palace-like house with four gates. Gojong’s father, Yi Haeung, or better known as Heungseon Daewongun, continued to live at Unhyeongung for most of his life.
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. Located within the Samsung Electronics building in Seocho-dong, Seoul, Samsung d’light is a global exhibition space that showcases the latest product lineup by Samsung Electronics. The name d’light combines the words ‘digital’ and ‘light’ to correlate with the company’s vision of being ‘a guiding light to the digital world’ and sharing the excitement and delight of digital technology through interaction with visitors. Unhyeongung Royal Residence was the home of young Gojong, who later became Emperor during the Joseon Dynasty. Under the orders of Queen Mother Jo, Unhyeongung was renovated into a grand, palace-like house with four gates. Gojong’s father, Yi Haeung, or better known as Heungseon Daewongun, continued to live at Unhyeongung for most of his life.
When the king Jeongjo decided to build Suwon Hwaseong, Jeongjo would like to focus on glamour and beauty. One of king’s subjects wondered why "beauty" is as important as defensive and the King answered "beauty wins battle too" as he believed in the power and dignity of beauty. Suwonseong is considered as the most beautifully designed fortress with great functions in history.
After Suwon Hwaseong tour followed by lunch back in Seoul, Changdeokgung tour is waiting for you. Changdeokgung is the palace that was loved and stayed by the most kings. Confucianism is the fundamental of Chosun society that emphasize form of manner. Kings should host the ancestor worship ceremonies based on Confucianism when they became the King for the first time. Jongmyo is where the ancestor worship ceremony was held and it is designed for a grave ceremony giving you a tranquil and simple feeling. Chosun society believed ancestor ceremonies are important for prosperity. Feel the atmosphere of those important ceremonies from this beautiful architecture and wish your own prosperity.
Busan is Korea’s largest port city filled with endless excitement and pleasant surprises. Every year, tens of thousands of visitors from all over the country and around the world flock to Haeundae, Songdo and Gwangalli Beaches to relax or to attend festivals.
This tour will take you through the marvels of Haedongyonggung Temple, Haeundae Dalmaji Path, Dongbaek Island, Haeundae Beach, Jagalchi Seafood Market, Gukje Market.
Haedongyonggung Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. A temple by the sea.
Haeundae Dalmaji Path is a small walkway on the corner to Songjeong Beach sorrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms and pine trees.
Dongbaek Island: There are many islands named Dongbaekseom Island in the South Sea where dongbaek trees thrive. Dongbaekseom Island in Busan used to be an island, but is now part of the mainland.
Haeundae Beach: is probably the most famous beach in the country.
Jagalchi Seafood Market is Korea's largest seafood market.
Gukje Market: Following the Korean War, refugees who had fled to Busan set up stalls in order to make a living, and this was the beginning of the ''Gukje Marekt''. The Gukje Market is one of Korea's largest markets each alleyway is crowded with stalls, and it connects to Bupyeong Market.
A performance provides visual pleasure, audio enjoyment and playful interaction, fulfilling every audience’s expectations.
Cookin’ NANTA is a universal performance without language barrier and age restriction. The fun and joy it brings can be full, beyond your wildest imagination!
A grumpy manager and a crew of humorous cooks with exaggerated body languages, peeling this here, chopping that there, and frying it over there, the whole kitchen rocks and rushes. It certainly gives a non-stop and a hilarious performance that brings laughter to every audience.
The producer Song Seung-hwan states in an interview saying that, the thrilled atmosphere of NANTA has made those who walk in the theatre as one of the stressed people from the city and walk out like a passionate child full of creativity.
Cookin’ NANTA can be enjoyed by people from all around the world and is about to make you laugh out loud throughout the show!
Since the first debut in 1997, Cookin’ NANTA has been on the road of success around the world, being the first in Asia, it opened a long-term performance on New York’s Broadway in 2004.
NANTA made its international debut in 1999 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it received an award for best performance. Since then, it has been staged in the UK, Germany, Austria, Italy, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, the Netherlands, and Australia.
In 2013, over 9 millions of people around the world are enjoying NANTA’s spectacular performances. NANTA also received an award for Best Urban programme in 2009 and is being highly recommended by tourist and locals alike.
First Day : D.M.Z Tour
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) is a buffer zone between two Koreas, bisecting the Korean Peninsula.
DMZ has been the most popular tourist spot of Korea for foreigners since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The purpose of the zone is to prevent the recurrence of war between North & South Korea.
The zone ranges 2 km north and south respectively from the ceasefire line of 1953. The land stretches across the Korean Peninsula 155 miles from the mouth of Han River to the East Coast.
It’s one of the most well-preserved wild-life refuges where peace and tension coexist. The President of Korea, Park Geun-hye, is pushing to build a “peace park” in the DMZ as a new symbol of political reconciliation and ecological conservation.
In essence, any DMZ tour is to experience the reality of division and to find the hope of future. The highlight of the tour is to explore a tunnel dug by North Korea. The tunnel was discovered by South Army as the third one among four tunnels, hence the name “The Third Tunnel”. It is a surreal experience to find a 1,635 meter tunnel at the depth of 73 meters underground. The infiltration tunnel was made by dangerous manual excavation work with dynamites, shovels and pick axes. The tunnel is located only four kilometers away from JSA, where the representatives of North Korea repeat their version of peace and reunification.
The other tourism spots include an observatory and a train station. The observatory sits on the top of a hill, from which you can observe the north area including the “Gaesung Industrial Complex”, the “Propaganda Village”, a huge statue of North Leader Kim Il-sung, etc. The train station is the northern most one of South Korea and it is physically connected to the North railway system, which again is linked to the Trans Eurasian Railway Network. Regardless of the frustrating diplomacy surrounding the Korean Peninsula, here you can find a hope to go to Europe by TRS (Trans-Siberian Railway).
After hotel pickup, visit the Gyeongdong Market, which is one of the largest herbal medicine and ginseng markets in South Korea. Supplying 70% the nation's herbal medicine ingredients, the market also sells agricultural products and fish. The market also has more than 1,000 related shops and oriental medical clinics in the area.
Your next stop would be at the oldest and largest wholesale market in Korea for marine and agricultural products. The Garak-dong Agricultural Market, which opened in 1985, is located at the Songpa-gu district of Seoul. The market offers independent sections for fresh fruits, vegetables, meat and fish in a large area spanning around 543,450 square metres.
Lastly, explore the vibrant Dongdaemun Market where you'll find an interesting mix of tradition and modernity. The market became the heart of the Korean textile industry in the 1970's and has further developed to become the center of Korea's wholesale and retail fashion industries. The Dongdaemun Shopping and Town Center Complex offers something for everyone. From materials such as burlap, faux furs, linen and silk, to beads and precious stones for making jewellery.
Famous stars posters shop, Photographs & handprintings Guests will visit Korea National Tourist Organization - hanryukwan, Lotte Dept. Store(the main office), where famous stars posters shops located. And take a walk along the Cheonggyecheon or Myeongdong area. Also guests visit Huam Church and Jungang High School. Apgujeong-dong There are many fashion stores that sell clothes at comparatively.