Seoul, Joseon
feel the past and present
Discover the charm of Seoul and experience traditional Korean culture as you explore iconic landmarks, including the majestic Gwanghwamun, the serene Jogyesa Temple, the beautiful Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the intriguing National Folk Museum. You can feel the beauty of Korea that you didn't know much about even while living in Korea, so take the photos of your life and make memories with your family, friends, and lovers.
With a professional guide, you can discover points of appreciation you didn't know about and gain a wealth of knowledge. Since it is a half-day tour that allows you to freely continue your afternoon itinerary at the last drop location, lively Insa-dong, you have the advantage of being able to follow your own schedule in one day.
The center of Seoul
Historic landmark
Don't you want to get away from the stuffy forest of buildings for a while? You can enjoy historical cultural heritages that give you a glimpse of Korea's old culture in the city. You can see Seoul's ancient and modern appearance at a glance from the magnificent Gwanghwamun. Through the tour, you can hear interesting stories and meet from Jogyesa Temple to Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum.
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1. Find peace and comfort of mind and body in a quiet atmosphere, Jogyesa Temple
Jogyesa Temple is a famous Buddhist temple located in Seoul, South Korea. You can feel the beautiful architecture and quiet atmosphere. And did you know that Jogyesa Temple is famous as the headquarters of Jogye Order, the largest Buddhist sect in the United States? Seoul has many interesting places if you know about it! Here, we hope you can shake off the worries of life for a while and enjoy a peaceful rest.
2. Time travel to the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeongbokgung Palace
At Gyeongbokgung Palace, a palace built in the early Joseon Dynasty, you can feel the peaceful natural environment with its wide open sky, gardens, and lakes, and feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Joseon Dynasty while looking at its antique architecture. You can also learn how Gyeongbokgung Palace has changed since the Imjin War and hear interesting stories about the Joseon Dynasty royal family related to it. You can have an even more enjoyable time if you imagine what it would have been like if you were born in the Joseon Dynasty among the guards and people wearing hanbok guarding Gyeongbokgung Palace. Also, don’t miss out on taking the photo of your life at Hyangwonjeong and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace.
3. Only when you know about cultural heritage can you see it, the National Folk Museum
What is folklore? It is a general term for culture related to the people's lives, or folk customs. If you are curious about how different the lives of Joseon people were in the past, take a look at their lives at the National Folk Museum. It will be a time to experience Korea's diverse traditional culture and folk art through various exhibits such as traditional costumes, crafts, and music, rather than just studying boring history. You can also see a street that recreates life when electricity was first used. Take a walk with your parents, friends, or lover and make good memories.
Meeting point:
President Hotel 1st floor lobby
16 Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Meeting time:
09:00 AM
Please arrive 10 minutes before the meeting time.