5 day western Korea tour(Jeonju, Yeosu, Suncheon, Gongju & etc)
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5 day western Korea tour(Jeonju, Yeosu, Suncheon, Gongju & etc)
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Dec 8
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Dec 9
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Dec 10
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5 day western Korea tour(Jeonju, Yeosu, Suncheon, Gongju & etc)
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USD 5,723.6
Highlights
If you want to explore the western part of South Korea, known for its traditional gastronomy, beautiful nature, and more, this 5 day tour is the perfect opportunity. Just book a tour and you won't have to worry about where to visit, how to get there, or what to eat - our licensed professional guide will take you on an amazing journey. You'll visit Jeonju, famous for its traditional hanok villages and rich in traditional Korean cultural and historical resources; Yeosu, a marine tourism resort city; Suncheon, home to the Suncheon Bay National Garden, the Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, and Boseong Tea Plantation Farm. You'll also enjoy two traditional Korean gardens, Soseokwon and Juknokwon in Damyang. On your way back to Seoul, you'll stop by the UNESCO World Heritage sites, Gongsanseong Fortress and Magoksa Temple. Of course, you'll enjoy the best local food at popular restaurants along the way.
- 13 meals included
- 4 nights accommodation included
Itinerary
Pick up at hotel and move to Jeonju.
Jeonju
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeJeonju is known for its traditional hanok villages and is rich in traditional Korean culture and historical resources. It has religious and cultural values such as Gyeongjeonjeon and Jeondong Cathedral church, and you can enjoy various traditional cultures such as bibimbap, making of Korean traditional paper and etc.Jeonju Hanok Village
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Includedjeonju hanok village is the traditional village maintaining its original shape of Korea traditional house and life style. This village began forming from 1930 during Japanese colonial period, and now 800 houses.Jeondong Catholic Church
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeJeondong Catholic Cathedral was built in honor of Roman Catholic martyrs of the Joseon dynasty. The first Romanesque building in the Honam region, Jeondong Catholic Cathedral is made of gray and red bricks and bears a striking resemblance to the Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul.Gyeonggijeon Shrine
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedGyeonggijeon Shrine was erected in 1410 and holds the portrait of King Tae-jo, the founder of the Joseon dynasty.Hanji Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedHanji Museum was founded to promote the excellence of hanji (traditional Korean paper) and present how it has impacted the lifestyle of Koreans in the past and the present. The museum has an extensive collection of 3,000 artifacts and a database documenting the long history and superiority of hanji. Hanji making experience is available.- AccommodationsAccommodation included.Food And DrinksLunch - Bibimbap is the most well-known Korean dish, “mixed rice with beef and assorted vegetables". Jeonju is home of Bibimbap.Dinner
Move to Yeosu, a port city of marine tourism, with three hours' driving.
Hyangiram Hermitage
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedHyangiram Hermitage is one of most popular four Buddhist hermitages in Korea where the faithful come to pray, and is the one of the best scenic view point for sunrise.Odongdo
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe base point of Hallyeohaesang National Park, Odongdo Island is famous for colonies of camellia, and there are 70 species of wildflowers and 200 species of evergreen trees.Dolsan Park
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will enjoy the beautiful panoramic ocean view in Yeosu Maritime Cable Car which is the first cable car connecting Dolsan Island and the mainland over the ocean.- AccommodationsAccommodation included.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Suncheon Tour_Suncheon is an eco-city known as Suncheon Bay Garden and the Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve.
Suncheon Bay Garden
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedSuncheon Bay National Garden was established on a plot of 1.12 million ㎢(280 acre) to protect Suncheonman Bay and is the first national garden in Korea. The garden is home to over 790,000 trees in 505 species and 3.15 million flowers in 113 species.Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSuncheonman Bay is densely covered with reeds taller than an adult man. It is the largest reed colony in Korea and spreads out like an ocean. The entire reed field swaying in the wind is as dazzling as the waves of the sea. It has all the natural conditions for migratory birds and mudflats. Suncheonman wetland was listed as UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in 2018, and was the first coastal wetland in Korea to be registered as a Ramsar wetland in 2006.Boseong Green Tea Field Daehan Dawon
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBoseong Green Tea Field is a mecca of green tea in Korea. Daehan Dawon Tea Plantation was opened in 1929 and is the largest tea plantation farm in Korea, with 5.8 million tea trees on 1.7 million square meters(420acre). It is the largest inland tea garden.- AccommodationsAccommodation includedFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner - You will enjoy the most popular local food, Gwangyang Bulgogi which is marinated thin beef BBQ.
Move to Damyang to enjoy Korea's traditional garden.
Soswaewon Garden
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSoswaewon Garden is a private Korea traditional garden, where Korea's traditional beauty is preserved, built in early 1500 in Joseon period. Soswaewon Garden presents itself as a clean and transparent garden where the righteous enjoy the life of anbinnakdo (being comfortable amid poverty and taking pleasure in an honest lifestyle) surrounded by a bamboo grove.Damyang Juknokwon
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedJuknokwon is a bamboo forest garden composed with bamboos and pavilions at approximately 310,000㎡(80 acre), was formed in May 2003. The rock steps and winds blown between the bamboo trees provide relief from daily stress. Try bamboo leaf tea for a perfect end to the visit.Tapsa Temple
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedTapsa Temple is famous for the over 80 stone pagodas built by Lee Gapyong, a retired scholar. Those stone pagodas have different sizes and shapes from cone-shaped to straight-shaped. How those tower were built is still unclear. It is said that those stone pagodas were made in the late 1800's entirely by one person. Even though the pagodas have been around for more than 100 years, they have never collapsed nor even moved through strong winds, making them truly amazing.- AccommodationsAccommodation included.Food And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Move to Gongju. Gongju Tour_Gongsanseong fortress and Magoksa temple, and move to Seoul
Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedGongsanseong Fortress is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje Period (234-678). The fortress is more than 2.6 kilometers long at 110 meters above sea level. There are many structures and relics left from the Baekje, Goryeo, and Joseon dynasties within the fortress.Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong (reign 462-523) contains representative relics of the Baekje period (234-678). The Songsan-ri Tombs contain the graves of kings from the period when Baekje's capital was Gongju, and it is believed to contain 17 such graves. The tombs serve as an important evidence of Baekje culture and the foreign exchanges during that period.Magoksa Temple
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe temple was founded by Monk Jajangyulsa in 640 and was repaired multiple times throughout the different dynasties. The temple has many treasures and cultural properties. Interesting fact about the temple is that it was never damaged by any major wars, including the Imjin War and the Korean War. This temple is UNESCO World Heritage and one of 33 South Korea’s most beautiful temples by CNN.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
English Speaking Tour Guide with official guide license
All admission fees for tour
Lunch (5)
4 nights accommodation(4* or 3* hotel. two person/room. If odd number, 2/room & 1/room )
Dinner (4)
Breakfast (4)
Private Transportation with Air-conditioned vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks unless specified
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Provider
Bergen travel
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USD 5,723.60
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