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Top 8 Hot Spots in Seoul for a Great Day

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Top 8 Hot Spots in Seoul for a Great Day

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Highlights

  • Efficiently visit the must-see spots in Seoul in one day
  • You can easily travel between each spot by using a tour bus.
  • An experienced Japanese tour guide will provide detailed explanations about each tourist spot.

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- Course Information -


  • Vehicle type: Varies depending on the number of participants.
  • Tour type: Shared tour & private car plan

- Course Introduction -


  • Gyeongbokgung Palace

One of the five major royal palaces in Seoul, this palace has 600 years of
history as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It was built in
1395 by Yi Seong-gye (Taejo, reigned 1392-1398), the founder of the Joseon
Dynasty, as the palace of the new dynasty when the capital was moved to its
current location in Seoul. It is also called "Bukgol" (North Palace) as it is
located in the north of Seoul.


  • Changing of the guard ceremony

You can see the opening and closing of the royal palace gates and the changing
of the guards ceremony, which took place during the Joseon Dynasty. The
changing of the guards ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace is a powerful
ceremony in which many soldiers with different ranks appear, and colorful
flags are waved and the guards change positions.


  • Bukchon Hanok Village

Located between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo
Shrine, this traditional residential area has been a part of Seoul's 600-year
history and its old streets have been preserved as they were. Currently, it is
used as a traditional culture experience center, Korean food restaurants, and
more, and is a place where you can experience the atmosphere of the Joseon
Dynasty.


  • Insadong

Insadong is a maze of side streets on either side of the main street, and is a
place where modernity and tradition coexist in an urban space, with art
galleries, traditional craft shops, traditional restaurants, and cafes galore.


  • Ikseon-dong

Ikseon-dong is an "urban hanok" settlement established in the 1920s, with over
120 houses lined up in a small space. While Bukchon, another hanok village,
was mostly high-end residential areas such as yangban, Ikseon-dong was the
residence of the middle class. Today, it is well-maintained, with stylish
cafes, restaurants and general stores converted from hanok houses, making it a
hot tourist destination bustling every day with Seoul residents and foreign
tourists alike.


  • Gwangjang Market

In the past, Korean markets were generally temporary, such as one-day,
alternate-day, 3-, 5-, or 7-day markets, but Gwangjang Market was the first
public market in Korea, established with government permission in 1905, and is
now a large market that handles all kinds of goods. In the middle, there are
rows of food stalls, with a wide variety of menu items, including bibimbap
with plenty of vegetables, bindaetteok, where mung beans are ground and
grilled on the spot, stuffed sundae, kalguksu, seaweed rolls, chijimi,
dumplings, sashimi, and yukhoe.


  • Seongsu-dong

Seongsu-dong is an area located on the west side of Seoul that was a bustling
heavy industrial area that supported Korea's economic growth until the 1970s,
but then it went into decline, and until a few years ago it was a desolate
area lined with vacant houses and dilapidated buildings. However, local
residents, the local government, and young entrepreneurs have since renovated
quaint old houses into cafes, fashion stores, and restaurants, and the area
has regained its vitality as a hot spot in Seoul.


  • Lotte World Tower Observatory SEOUL SKY

SEOUL SKY, adjacent to Lotte World in Seoul, is a 123-story tower that is 555m
tall, ranking fifth in the world. The highlight of the tower is the
observation deck! SEOUL SKY's observation deck (sky deck) is located on the
118th floor. What's more, you can take the elevator from the 1st floor to the
118th floor nonstop, which takes just one minute. During that time, impressive
VR images are projected onto the walls and ceiling of the elevator.


  • Jjimjilbang experience

Jimjilbang, which you often see in Korean dramas, is a place where you can
relax on the Korean heated floor "Ondol". Warming your body improves blood
circulation and heals your tired body. There is also a sauna and a shop, so
you can spend a relaxing time with your family and friends.

Itinerary

  • 08:50

    Depart from Lotte Hotel (Myeongdong) Main Building 2nd Floor Tour Lounge
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace

  • Changing of the guard ceremony

  • Bukchon Hanok Village

  • Insadong

  • Ikseon-dong

  • Sightseeing at Gwangjang Market and lunch (free meal)

  • Seongsu-dong

  • Lotte World Tower Observatory SEOUL SKY

  • 17:00

    Jjimjilbang experience

What's included

INCLUDED

Transportation
Entrance fee
Japanese guide

NOT INCLUDED

Dining expenses
Insurance
Personal expenses
Other expenses not mentioned above

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Purchase Notice
  • This tour will be conducted on a shared plan with other customers.
  • Please be on time. The tour will depart 10 minutes after the meeting time, and if you are unable to board the tour, you will not be able to join midway or receive a refund.
  • The tour schedule may be changed or canceled due to weather, traffic conditions, etc.
  • If there are three or fewer participants, we may arrange for a taxi to take you there.
  • Travel time may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions.
  • We are not responsible for any accidents caused by natural disasters or other reasons not provided by this tour.
  • The meeting place, the tour lounge on the 2nd floor of Lotte Hotel Myeongdong, is not affiliated with the tour company, so please refrain from making any inquiries or calling the tour lounge.
  • If you wish, you can also disband at any of the sightseeing spots along the way.
Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 1 day(s) before the departure date
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