Kimchi is a traditional Korean fermented dish made of vegetables with varied seasonings' most commonly referring to the spicy Chinese cabbage variety. Kimchi is the most common side dish eaten at every Korean meal with rice. A Representative tour course of Seoul Chongga Kimchi World, located at Insa-dong, where you can experience Kimchi Culture which represents the globalization of Korean Food.
The story of king Sejong and Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin, hosted by Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, are exhibition spaces in remembrance of the life, the soul and the achievements of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sunshin; the most loved and respected heroes by Korean people. The hangeul Gallery presents an overview of the artistic values of Korea.Modern artists who work with Hangeul in various genres showcase their work here.
The Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was the world’s first planned city. The Hwaseong Fortress is regarded as having been more thoroughly and systematically designed than comparable structures of its time, including those in Saint Petersburg, Russia or Washington, D.C. in the United States.
The Hwaseong Fortress, belonging to the Haenggung Palace of the Joseon Dynasty, was constructed for King Jeongjo in 1796. Haenggung is a subsidiary palace which accommodated the King’s temporary stays outside the main palace in the capital. The Hwaseong Fortress was constructed by King Jeongjo for his stays in the Haenggung when he made visits to the Suwon region to have memorial services for his father, Crown Prince Sadosaeja.
Aside from subsidiary palace functions, the Hwasung Fortress was also constructed to serve more practical purposes as the second capital of the Joseon Dynasty. King Jeongjo had in fact planned to move into Haneggung of Hwaseong Fortress when he became the supreme King after passing on his throne to his successor. However, with young King Jeongjo’s sudden death in 1800, the Hwaseong Fortress was forgotten by Koreans.
The Hwaseong Fortress stands as a testament to the advancements in technical theories and applications made during the Joseon Dynasty. An enormous amount of money and manpower was used in the project, on a scale of unprecedented in magnitude in the history of the Joseon Dynasty. It was an immense civil engineering project which could not have been initiated and completed without King Jeongjo’s unique determination.
Driving an hour to the south of Seoul, you can find a city named Suwon where have plenty of the sights. Cosmojin represents you the world heritage Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. King Jungjo of Joseon Dynasty emphasized splendor and beauty of structure during the fortress was built. When one of vassals asked why he is bothered about beauty, not the strength and solidity, he answered the fortress will surely win enemies by its beauty. Hwaseong Fortress is an unique castle that western and eastern theory of military facility was combined, particularly it is matchless in Korean history of castle construction.
Busan is Korea's principal port and second largest city. As a port city, it is ranked third in the world in terms of the number of containers handled. It has numerous culturally attractive tourism resources characteristic and distinctive enough not to be found in any other city in the world. Its scenic coastal areas and clean sandy beaches located near downtown areas will add joyous memories to those who visit.
'Beomeosa
Beomeosa Temple is located halfway up Geumjeongsan Mountain. It has one thousand three hundred years old history. This temple was built by monk Ui Sang in the 18th year of King Munmu of the Silla Kingdom.
Gamcheon Culture Village
""Korea's Machu Pichu"" or ""Korea's Santorini"", these are the nicknames of the Gamcheon Culture Village and this village has many artistic collections.
Jagalchi Fish Market
This is the largest fish market in East Asia. Jagalchi Market sells diverse seafood and good quality dried fish at low prices. You can feel the humanity and vibrant of the city here.
Yongdusan Park
This park offers good resting place for Busan citizens. There are the Statue of Admiral Lee Sunshin, Flower Clock, the bell of new year's eve and the 120-meter high Busan Tower in the park. You can see all over Busan at the tower observatory. In addition, you can see Tsushima island, Japan, on a sunny day.
Gukje Market
This is the most important representative wholesale market in Busan. This market consists of several malls such as Ggangtong Market, Manmul Street and Changsun Shopping Mall. So this place has a lot to see. You can buy almost everything you want here and the prices are reasonable.
Horses can be seen all around Jeju island. Horses were the most preferred gifts to be presented to the King from Jeju because the island was popularly called “the pasturage of horses”. Horse riding on a Jeju trip is something that should not be missed. The horses used for riding are known as Jejusanma and are of mixed breeds. Experiencing actual horse riding will make you feel closer to horses. If the weather condition doesn't allow outdoor activity, you will visit Horse Museum instead.
Located at the foot of Mt. Halla on Jeju Island, Seongeup Folk Village is a small town that holds a vast amount of culture.
Cultural properties in the folk village have been handed down from generation to generation and include treasures such as residential houses, Confucian shrines and schools, ancient government offices, stone statues, large millstones (pulled by horses or ox), fortress ruins, and stone monuments. Among the cultural gems of the folk village are intangible cultural assets such as folk plays, native foods, local folk craftsmanship, and local dialect. Even the trees are an important part of the area's heritage. Several zelkova and nettle trees that are hundreds of years old stand at the center of the village, preserving the dignified atmosphere of a bygone era.
The Seongeup Folk Village shows the unique culture of Jeju Island: the black lava rock walls, the straight but curvy alleys to block the wind, and the stone grandfather statues (Harubang), which have become a prime feature of the landscape. The local black-haired pigs and tongsi (pigsty / restroom) are especially well-known characteristics of Jeju folk culture. The Jeju black pork is said to be very nutritious.
Enjoy your lunch with delicious local food of Jeju Black Pork BBQ. (Or you can choose Bibimbap)
Wild black boar meat is marinated in a special sauce then grilled over a steel pan with various vegetables.
Bibimbap(Rice Mixed with Vegetables)
Bibimbap is a delight, which offers a variety of tastes and colors. It is filled with all sorts of vegetables and is good for your health.A dish made by mixing rice with various other cooked vegetables. It's great for experiencing different vegetables, pleasing to the eye, and full of nutrients.
Women divers, one of distinctive symbols of Jeju, dressed in black rubber driving suits, have been fighting the cold water waves of the sea. You could see them with your own eyes, taste fresh seafood they catch, and take pictures with them.
Even for Seoul residents or natives, Bukchon Korean traditional house town makes them wonder if it still exists and part of Seoul. As you may know, Seoul is full with hi tech and modern and no one expects old traditional town in the middle of the city.
Bukchon Hanok village is the old town located between Gyeongbokgung palace and Jongmyo shrine and named as North village. It also has lower land in the south than in the north. This characteristic provides a great view point where you can enjoy the landscape of Mt. Namsan and a forest of skyscrapers. This is the reason why noble families and high-ranking officials of Josun dynasty lived in North village.
Bukchon is also hanok (traditional house) concentrated area and its alleys wind and twist houses. The traditional houses stand close together roof by roof. Everyday life in Hanok takes place not only within the houses but also outside of houses in the alleys. In alleys, adults have friendly conversation and the elderly take rest and coverse among themselves.
There used to be only 30 traditional houses with black tile roof left but people and government have tried to keep this town as original form as possible so you can see the how people used to live together for 600 years in Chosun dynasty.
Bukchon is called ""the street museum in the urban core having many historical spots and cultural heritage sites of 600 years long history of Seoul. For visitors, the alleys of Bukchon are an interesting window which exist the ordinary lives of ordinary Koreans. We’ve traveled life at high speed so far, so it’s time to give your soul a moment of rest with slow and peaceful step in Bukchon Hanok Village.
There are 8 photo spots where you can take pictures from the 8 best photo angles of Bukchon. And you don’t want to miss the Choongang High School which is well known for Korean drama Winter Sonata that Yong Jun Bae and Jiwoo Choi played.
Templo Jogye
El templo Jogyesa lidera el budismo Zen en Corea. Este templo no emana el sentimiento solemne y tradicional de otros templos ubicados en la profundidad de las montañas. Sin embargo, tiene la ventaja sobre ellos de que el transporte es idóneo ya que está muy bien comunicado con el área urbana de alrededor.
La “Casa Azul”
Residencia oficial del presidente, constituye el centro de la política coreana. Su distintivo y lo primero que llama la atención son las tejas azules del edificio principal, que armonizan con la montaña Bugaksan que se encuentra detrás.
Palacio Gyeongbokgung
Se erigió durante el reinado del monarca Taejo, fundador de la Dinastía Joseon (1392-1910), el último reino de Corea. El palacio fue destruido en la invasión japonesa de 1592 y reconstruido en 1868. Además de Gwanghwamum, la puerta sur principal, dispone de otros tres portones.
Museo Folclórico Nacional
Se encuentra dentro del conjunto del palacio de Gyeongbok. Muestra la vida tradicional tanto de los ciudadanos de a pie como de la aristocracia. Dispone de exposiciones de todas partes de Corea e incluye exhibiciones de métodos agrícolas tradicionales, caza, tejido, cocina así como de otras tareas domésticas.
Changdeok-gung
Es el mejor conservado de los cinco palacios de la Dinastía Joseon. La UNESCO declaró el conjunto Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Aunque en sus orígenes era un palacio anexo, a partir de Songjon (1470-1494), se convirtió en el palacio principal al trasladar los reyes su residencia allí.
Insa-dong
En Insa-dong podrás encontrar decoradas teterías en las que se sirve una fascinante variadad de tés, galerías de antigüedades de lujo así como deliciosos e innovadores restaurantes. Este barrio de Seúl es una de las paradas favoritas de los turistas, que saben que aquí podrán encontrar el regalo perfecto para llevar a casa.
Mercado de Namdaemun
El mercado de Namdaemun es el más grande de Seúl. Los compradores conseguirán aquí el mejor precio en cualquier producto. Además, está cerca del centro de la ciudad, por lo que, incluso de noche, es sencillo llegar a los hoteles más importantes.
Joint Security Area (JSA) is the only portion of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), where South and North Korean soldiers stand face-to-face.
HIGHLIGHTS :
* Visit famous landmarks such as the Conference Room of MAC (Military Armistice Commission), the UN Guard Post Three (GP 3) or the Bridge of No Return
* Let yourself be surprised by the best quality Jinseng Center or Amethyst Factory Outlet
* Relax on-board our air-conditioned vehicles
You can feel the heightened tension of the most hostile area in the world. Technically speaking, two Koreas are still at the state of war. JSA, or Panmunjeom in Korean, is the official conference area between the two parties. It has been renowned since an armistice agreement was signed there in 1953.
More than sixty years ago, the armistice was signed after the three year Korean War. It was intended to serve as a temporary ceasefire agreement, soon to be replaced by a permanent peace treaty, which has not yet been realised.
Can you imagine how much time it took to try to negotiate the armistice amidst the three year war? It took two years with 765 meetings! However, the signing of the armistice took only twelve minutes with no handshake, no saluting, and no ceremony. The representatives of the North Korea and the UNC (United Nations Command) were stone-faced and indignant with each other. They walked into the room from the opposite doors and withdrew using the same door respectively as soon as they signed the paperwork.
The resentfulness was just a prelude of all the shouting matches and countless fistfights at an official conference room between the representatives of two sides. Don’t you want to visit the conference row and enter the central room of the seven conference buildings? You can even step over the division line which is marked in the middle of the room.
At the UNC Guard Post Three outside of the conference room, you will find yourself surrounded by North Korea at your three sides. There you can take photos of the North Mountains and villages from the closest possible point.
You will eventually cross over what is known as the “Bridge of No Return” which was the focal point of the most brutal incident of JSA, which is called the “Axe Murder Incident of 1976”. Two US Army officers were axed to death under a huge tree. The tree had to be pruned because it was in-between two UNC guard posts, blocking the line of view between the two points. The officers were carrying shot guns on their waist belts but these were not even used. They were then brutally murdered with the axes that were intended for the tree trimming job. This is only one episode of the sixty year old tragedy of JSA.
You will have the opportunity to walk around Camp Bonifas, a United Nations Command military post; which took its name from one of the soldiers brutally murdered in 1976. This camp houses what was possibly the most dangerous gold course of all time.
Visit “Freedom House” where all negotiations between North and South Korea are still carried out, this is situated in Panmunjom “the truce village”. This is quite possibly the closest that a tourist will ever be able to get to North Korea.
Visit JSA and face in person the longest and most bitter confrontation of world history.
Our first stop is Cheonggyecheon Stream, a haven of natural beauty located within the metropolitan city of Seoul. Before its restoration, it existed only as a neglected watercourse hidden by an overpass. Today, the "Rhythmic Wall Stream" as it is also known, is lined with fine marble and sculptures. The stream is also adorned by Palseokdam (Korea's 8th stone building), Narae and Gwanggyo Bridge, which are among 20 other bridges that cross it.
Next, we'll proceed to the Changdeokgung Palace, the most well preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. As the second royal villa built, the Changdeokgung was the principal palace for many of the Joseon kings.
Our next activity is a hands-on Bulgogi cooking experience. After a demonstration, you will proceed to make the dish yourself. Classes are designed so you may be able to make a full Korean meal in an hour or two, after which you get to enjoy what you've made.
Our last stop is Namsangol Hanok Village, a traditional Korean village that stands between the tall buildings. The village has five restored traditional houses, pavilion, a pond and a time capsule.
After morning pickup, you'll travel to your shopping destination, Paju Premium Outlet Shopping Mall. This mall is the biggest outlet shopping mall in Korea. The most luxurious brands are in this shopping mall. Discounts at the outlets range from 25% to 65% and include everything from clothing to jewelry and housewares (such as Le Creuset and Royal Albert).
When you finish shopping, your guide will take you to Skin Anniversary Beauty Town. This impressive complex, which boasts a capacity of 2,000 customers, offers a variety of beauty care services at affordable prices. Course programmes (men, women and children) are all available for all type skin care by skin care specialists.
Drop by an amethyst factory for a look at one of Korea’s most famous gems or a ginseng center for medicinal herbs before your tour ends in Seoul with drop-off at your hotel.
Descubre la belleza arquitectónica y paisajística de Seúl con este tour de un día entero y conoce un poco más su historia, cultura y tradición. Visita dos grandes palacios con la ayuda de tu guía, incluido el palacio Changdeokgung, declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la Unesco. Aprende sobre el estilo de vida tradicional en un museo y explora animados mercados locales a pie.
Destacamos
- Tour guiado por Seúl y sus mercados tradicionales
- Maravíllate con los pabellones y jardines del palacio Changdeokgung, el palacio Gyeongbokgung y el templo budista Jogyesa
- Descubre las obras artesanales del mercado de antigüedades Insadong y del Namdaemun
- Saborea un delicioso almuerzo coreano en un restaurante local
Tras la recogida en tu hotel de Seúl, sube a bordo de nuestro autobús equipado con aire acondicionado y pasa por delante de la Casa Azul, la residencia del presidente de la República de Corea y jefe de estado de Corea del Sur. La primera parada es el templo budista Jogyesa, el centro de la Orden Jogye del budismo coreano. Admira los saltamontes y los árboles baeksong que bordean la entrada. Entra en el templo principal, de 500 años de antigüedad, y contempla la estatua de Seokgamoni, el histórico Buda en posición de meditación, alcanzando la iluminación.
La próxima parada es el palacio de Gyeongbokgung, construido en el año 1395. Debido a la destrucción que sufrió el palacio durante la ocupación japonesa, hoy en día hay muchos proyectos de restauración en progreso. Tu guía te llevará por dentro, donde podrás visitar el Museo Folclórico Nacional, con réplicas que ilustran la Corea tradicional. Explora todos los artefactos y aprende la vida de los coreanos desde tiempos antiguos hasta el siglo XX. También aprenderás sobre las raíces del confucianismo en la cultura coreana.
A mediodía, saborea un delicioso almuerzo tradicional en un restaurante local antes de poner rumbo al palacio Changdeokgung, una obra perfectamente conservada de la dinastía Joseon. A medida que exploras este Patrimonio de la Humanidad, admira sus pabellones, su enorme portón, varios vestíbulos y el histórico puente Geumcheongyo, el más antiguo de Seúl. Contempla los paisajes enmarcados en los estanques de flores de loto, de exuberantes jardines, de árboles y flores al llegar a su jardín trasero, conocido con el nombre de Huwon.
A continuación, dirígete a Insadong, el barrio de artistas situado en el centro de la ciudad. Paséate por sus callejones acompañado de tu guía, descubre restaurantes tradicionales, teterías y galerías repletas de antigüedades y obras de artistas locales. Acaba el tour en el mercado de Namdaemun, el mayor mercado tradicional de Corea, que abrió sus puertas en 1964. Gracias a la diversidad de la oferta, encontrarás grandes chollos, así que aprovecha y compra el souvenir perfecto para que nunca te olvides de tu viaje a Corea. Al acabar, serás trasladado a tu hotel.
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Inglés
Otros
Te informamos que el palacio Gyeongbokgung está cerrado los martes, por lo que visitaremos el palacio Deoksugung en su lugar.
Los lunes visitarás el pueblo Namsan Hanok en vez del jardín trasero del palacio.
Al acabar el tour, habrá una breve parada para hacer compras.