Petite France, a French cultural village set in the Korean countryside! Petite France serves as both a French cultural village and a youth training facility and consists of 16 French-style buildings where visitors can lodge and experience French food, clothing, and household culture. Namiseom Island is 63 km away from Seoul in the direction of Chuncheon, and is famous for its beautiful tree lined roads. The island is 30 minutes away from Chuncheon and an hour away from suburbs of Seoul. Since it is not far from Seoul, many couples and families come to visit.
Yangban(the noble) is highest status could be achieved by passing a series of national exams which is the only way to become a government official in Chosun Dynasty. They are high social status but not always of high income. Most of Yangban were mainly interested in study not making money and mainly affected by Confucianism. They are so into honor and Confucian manner and culture which was always prior to practicality. They did care more about books than money, food, and other basic life.
Bukchon was the area with full ofthe nobles (Bukchon traditional Korean house village is included to Cosmojin Seoul daily city tour course number 3) while Namchon is the place for a little lower class including ruined noblemen or scholars who did not pass enough series of national exams to become a real Noble or government official. Namchon is located at the foot of Mt. Namsan. There were ideologists who was just studying with doing nothing else was called ""namsangol nerd"" while respected scholars called ""Sonbi"" lived there too.
To restore the old traditional atmosphere, Seoul city has built traditional garden at Namsan in old way of gardening. It took 4 years to finish from 1993 to 1997. There are 5 traditional houses showing different living style for each social status to give senses of how people in Chosun lived. Furniture designs are different depends on the social status. Seoul city still keeps adding more interesting elements and activities for visitors like time capsule, experience center, and performances.
Meet your guide upon hotel pickup and learn what to expect during your time at a Korean spa, or Jjimjilbang."Jjimjil" means heat bath to make people sweat using hot air. In some senses, it is similar to a sauna. However, the far infrared radiation emitted from red clay, elvan stones, and germanium heated to a high temperature (over 700 degrees Celsius), passes 4-5 cm beneath the skin and facilitates cell activities and blood circulation.
When you go to a jjimjilbang, you can find gyms, baths, barber shops, playgrounds for kids, karaoke, PC cafes, golf putting ranges, nailcare shops, massage rooms, cafeterias, restaurants and swimming pools. If you have not visited a jjimjilbang, you cannot say that you know Korea.
In the sauna lobby you will receive sauna ""outfits"" (shorts and shirt) and two small towels. The dry area is for men and women, everyone is wearing a spa outfit. After "jjimjil" in the hot air, soak in hot water and then scrubbing layers of dead skin, a typical Korean cleansing process. Renewed after this ritual, meet your guide for the drive back to your hotel.
Your guide will pick you up from your Seoul hotel in the morning. The first place we will visit is Unhyungung Royal Residence which was the home of young Gojong, who later became Emperor during the Joseon Dynasty. The residence, under the orders of Queen Mother Jo was renovated into a grand, palace-like home. The Unhyungung, which means "small palace" is located right in the middle of the business district of Jongno-gu.
We then move to Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) which is a blend of traditional buildings, relics and cutting-edge modern multicultural facilities. Near we will navigate the thousands of shops in the immense Dongdaemun district with help from your guide.
Afterwards, we will visit Ginseng Center. Ginseng is a medicinal herb that has long been used in maintaining physical vitality throughout the far-eastern countries including Korea and China. For your information, Korean Ginseng is the best of its efficacy.
Next stop, Gwangjang Market, which is famous for its abundance of street food. Bindaetteok, Bibimbap and Hotteok are the market's specialties. You will also have special activity in this place.
We will then move on to Seoul Express Bus Terminal. Underground area of the terminal offers a wide variety of stores and businesses (retail & wholesale distributors specializing in clothing, wedding planning, window furnishings, and flowers). This place is also famous for shopping.
Garosugil street is our next stop. The Gingko tree-lined street is a popular, upscale street in Seoul. The street (also known as ‘artists' street’) has an eccentric flair thanks to its variety of charmingly decorated coffee shops, and designer stores.
Our last stop, we will visit Cheongdamdong Galleria Department Store –The Galleria Department Store is well known as the most popular luxury-brand fashion mall in Seoul. Located in the wealthy district of Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam. The Galleria Department Store plays a leading role in today’s fashion industry as it offers a wide variety of high-class brands.
Inside there we will have dinner at Gourmet 494 - a food boutique. It offers carefully selected, eco-friendly products and healthy trends in dietary culture. Food from around the world can be chosen at this food court.
Corea es uno de los pocos países del mundo que continúan divididos. Corea del Sur y del Norte establecieron una frontera que se extiende a lo largo de cuatro kilómetros, dos de ellos hacia el sur y otros dos hacia el norte. Esta franja se conoce como la Zona Desmilitarizada de Corea (ZDC).
Parque Imjingak
Situado a 50 km al noroeste de Seúl, se construyó para 5 millones de personas que perdieron su hogar. Una de las instalaciones más destacadas es el pabellón norte, desde el que se puede observar el estilo de vida de Corea del Norte.
Puente de la unificación
El Puente de la Libertad se encuentra a 2 km al norte de Munsan y es la única conexión entre el norte y el sur del país a través del río Imjin. En sus orígenes, el puente Kyung-eu se diseñó para la línea de ferrocarril pero más tarde se reconstruyó y se abrió al tráfico rodado.
El túnel de la tercera infiltración
El tercer túnel se descubrió en octubre de 1978. Con 1,95 m. de alto, 2 m. de ancho y 1,6 km de largo, este túnel se adentra 435 m. en la zona sur de la línea de demarcación militar y termina en Panmunjeom, el pueblo de la tregua.
Observatorio Dora
Desde este observatorio, los turistas pueden ver el Pueblo de la Propaganda de Corea del Norte, en la zona desmilitarizada, y la ciudad de Gaeseong, situada más al norte.
Estación Dorasan
Construida con 52 años de antelación, espera la llegada del día en que los dos países se unan de nuevo. Se trata de la estación de Corea del Sur que se encuentra más al norte y que planea conectar la línea Gyongueisun con el continente Europeo mediante el Transiberiano.
La Zona de Seguridad Conjunta, o la JSA por su denominación en inglés, es el único área fronteriza de la zona desmilitarizada donde los soldados norcoreanos y surcoreanos se ven las caras.
Destacamos
- Visita la sala de conferencias de la Comisión de Armisticio Militar y el puesto de vigilancia GP3
- Descubre la historia del puente sin retorno
- Sorpréndete con la calidad del Jinseng Center y la Amethyst Factory
- Relájate a bordo de nuestros vehículos equipados con aire acondicionado
Siente la inquietud que se respira en la zona más hostil del mundo. Técnicamente, las dos Coreas siguen en guerra y la JSA, la Zona de Seguridad Conjunta o Panmunjeom en coreano, es la zona oficial de conferencias de las dos Coreas. La JSA ha sido reconocida desde que se firmó el acuerdo de armisticio en 1953, después de tres años de guerra continua. La tregua se firmó como un acuerdo de alto el fuego temporal para que después se firmara un tratado de paz permanente, que aún no sucedió. La negociación del armisticio duró dos años y se hicieron más de 760 reuniones. Sin embargo, la firma duró tan solo doce minutos, envuelta en un ambiente tenso y sin ceremonias.
Visita la sala de conferencias y entra en la sala central de los siente edificios de conferencias. Aprovecha la ocasión y pasa por encima de la línea de división marcada en el centro de la habitación.
Sal de la sala de conferencias y explora el puesto de vigilancia número 3 del Comando de las Naciones Unidas, rodeado por Corea del Norte en sus tres lados. Contempla las montañas del norte y los pueblos de los alrededores.
Cruza el «Puente sin retorno», el punto focal del incidente más cruel de JSA, también conocido como «el incidente del asesinato con hachas de 1796».
Pasea por el campamento Bonifas, un puesto del Comando de las Naciones Unidas llamado así en honor a uno de los oficiales norteamericanos asesinados en 1796. El Camp Bonifas es hogar de un campo de golf de un solo hoyo rodeado por minas sin explotar, conocido como el campo de golf más peligroso del mundo.
Visita la Casa de la Libertad, ubicada en Panmunjom o «el pueblo de la tregua», el lugar donde se llevan a cabo todas las negociaciones entre las dos Coreas. Este punto es, tal vez, lo más cercano que un viajero jamás se pueda acercar a Corea del Norte.
La JSA es una pequeña porción del territorio de la zona desmilitarizada de Corea. Las dos zonas son inseparables ya que toda DMZ fue creada bajo el acuerdo de armisticio firmado en 1953.
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Otros
Nacionalidades restringidas para el tour: Afganistán, Cuba, Irán, Irak, Libia, Corea del Norte, Corea del Sur, Pakistán, Sudán y Siria.
Ten en cuenta que al final del tour haremos una breve parada para hacer compras.
Gyeongju, located in southeast Korea, was the capital of the Silla Kingdom for 992 years (BC 57-935), the longest surviving kingdom in the history of Korea.
This tour will take you through the marvels of Seokguram, Poseokjeong, Gyeongju National Museum, Bunhwangsa, Cheomseongdae Observatory, Cheonmachong Tomb, Daereungwon, Anapji Pond.
Seokguram Grotto is located along the ridge of Mount Tohamsan. Carved into the stone mountainside and covered with sod, Seokguram Grotto is even more impressive once inside. In the middle of the granite sanctuary you'll find a seated Buddha statue, which is regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of the latter part of the Silla in the 8th century.
The Gyeongju National Museum houses a permanent collection displaying some of the Silla Kingdom's most valuable treasures.
Daereungwon Tomb is the largest burial mound from the Silla Dynasty. The most famous burial site, however, is 'Cheonmachong'. Visitors can actually take a peek into the interior of the tomb, Cheonmachong allows for a closer look at both the construction of tombs and the kinds of items typically buried inside.
Anapji Pond was built during the 14th year of King Munmu (in power 661-681 AD) of the Silla Dynasty (57 BC-935 AD). Small mountains were created inside the palace walls, beautiful flowers were planted, and rare animals were brought in to create an exquisitely exotic garden fit for royalty.
¿Es la primera vez que vienes a Corea y no tienes ni idea de adónde ir o qué hacer? Entonces deberías comenzar por este tour. Te presentamos la historia, la religión y el edificio de mayor estatus de Corea. Durante este tour visitarás: el templo de Jogyesa, la Casa Azul, el Palacio de Gyeongbok y el Museo Folclórico Nacional.
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 metropolitana.
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.
El palacio Gyeonbokgung 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.
Explore the cultural treasures of beautiful city Gyeongju on a day trip from Busan. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, Bulguk Temple and Seokguram Grotto as well as other important historic places.
You will visit the UNESCO-listed Bulguksa Temple and its Seokguram Grotto, learning about the ancient Silla Kingdom. Then climb the astronomical observatory of Cheomseongdae and enjoy a Korean lunch at a local restaurant. At the end we will stop by Tumuli Park for a glimpse of Silla tombs of Cheonmachong and hear fascinating commentary from a guide Search for Silla treasures at the Gyeongju National Museum.
After pickup from your hotel or Busan’s train station, set out with your guide to Beomeosa Temple, Beomeosa was built by the great priest UiSang in 678 during the reign of King MunMu of the Silla dynasty.
Then continue to Gamcheon Culture Village which is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain. Next up bring you to one of the best known seafood markets in Korea at Jagalchi Fish Market and Busan’s modern movie district. Your final stop takes you to Yongdusan Park on Yongdusan mountain, take in sweeping views of Yongdusan Park and the sea and Gukje Market one of Korea’s largest markets. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.