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Duration: 8h 30m
Location: Seoul, South Korea | Seoul, South Korea
Category: Attractions
Highlights:
Comprehensive cultural & historical tour of Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of the Five Grand Palaces
Exhibits of traditional Korean life at National Folk Museum
Jogyesa Temple, a symbol of Buddhism in Korean culture
Journey into the past at the Korean Folk Village
Inclusions:
Guided tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum, Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, and Korean Folk Village
Admission fees
Traditional Korean lunch
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Seoul city center hotel by coach
Description:
Experience the culture and heritage of Seoul on this day tour. Explore the Gyeongbokgung Palace, learn about Korean history at the National Folk Museum, be amazed by the Jogyesa Buddhist Temple, and immerse yourself in traditional Korean culture at the Korean Folk Village.
Your tour starts with pickup from your Seoul hotel. Then you pass by the Blue House, the official residence of the president of the Republic of Korea. Continue your ride to the Gyeongbokgung Palace. Tour the palace and marvel at the traditional architecture of the Joseon Dynasty.
Within the palace compound, visit the National Folk Museum. Learn about traditional life in Korea, from ordinary people to aristocracy. Follow your guide through the museum and browse exhibits about traditional farming methods, weaving, hunting, and cooking.
Next, stop at the Jogyesa Temple, which shows the importance of Buddhism in Korean culture. Enter the Daeungjeon building and admire its different colors, as well as the statue of Seokgamoni Buddha.
Enjoy a Korean lunch at a local restaurant before spending your afternoon at the Korean Folk Village. Discover a living museum in natural settings with over 260 traditional houses. Browse the workshops for pottery, wooden wares, and musical instruments. Get a feel for the lifestyle of generations that have been preserved. After an immersive day of Korean culture, your transfer takes you back to the hotel.
Cancellation Policy: 4 days
Know before you book:
Children 3 and younger are complimentary.,
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.,
On Tuesdays, the Deoksugung Palace will be visited instead of the Gyeongbokgung Palace.,
On Tuesdays, the History Museum will be visited instead of the National Folk Museum.
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