8D6N SEOUL AND BUSAN FLORA EDITION TOUR from Chan Brothers Travel

Highlights:

(Tour Code: KR8BFG)

Highlights
Busan
- Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
- Yongdusan Park
- Jagalchi Market
- Orykudo Skywalk Gyeongju

- Seokguram Grotto
- Gyeongju National Museum
- Cheomseongdae Observatory Daegu

- Guam Farm Stay Village
- W-World 83 Tower Seoul

- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Tongin Market
- Bukchon Hanok Village
- Grevin Seoul Museum

Cherry Blossom Viewing
Jinhae
- Mt Jangbok Park
- Yeojwacheon Bridge
- Kyunghwa Train Station
Gyeongju

- Bulguksa Temple
- Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond


Value Plus
- 2 nights accommodation at deluxe Busan hotel
- 3 nights accommodation at centrally located Seoul hotel
- 1 day free and easy in Seoul
- KTX high speed rail to Busan
- DIY Korean rice cake session

8D6N SEOUL AND BUSAN FLORA EDITION TOUR

From $1668 SGD

Singapore – Hong Kong – Incheon

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Incheon via Hong Kong.

Meals: Meals On Board

Incheon – Busan

Upon arrival, kick off your visit by taking a KTX high speed rail ride to Busan, Korea’s 2nd-largest city and number 1 trading port. Visit Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, also known as Korea’s “Santorini”. Originally home to Korean war refugees, the village has now been transformed by public art projects into a vibrant and quirky neighbourhood nestled in the mountains. Capture the dazzling Lego- like roofs in all their psychedelic glory as they reflect the beautiful rays of sunlight stacked on one another. Next, visit Yongdusan Park before heading to Jagalchi Market, Korea’s largest seafood market selling both live and dried fish. Thereafter, head to Orykudo Skywalk for a heart-stopping “walk on water”. As you make your way along the 12-metre u-shaped glass bridge, marvel at the dramatic, crashing waves 40 metres beneath your feet and the brilliant Daemedo Island on the horizon.

Meals: Korean Stir-fried Squid With Pork Lunch/ Seafood Steamboat With Korean Pancake Dinner

Busan – Jinhae - Busan

Thereafter, enjoy a scenic coach ride to Jinhae, an outstanding sight-seeing destination in Spring where you can feast your eyes on the spectacular cherry blossoms that line the streets. After which, continue with your cherry blossoms viewing tour by visiting Mt Jangbok Park where you will be able to enjoy the stunning panoramic view of the cherry blossoms-filled streets of Jinhae. Next, proceed to Yeojwacheon Bridge where you can walk across the secluded bridge and experience cherry blossoms showering down on you. Proceed to Kyunghwa Train Station and view the well known bronze statue of General Lee Sun-Shin (Chungmugong) built by Koreans in 1953.

Meals: Breakfast/ Korean Set Lunch/ Korean Grilled fish set dinner

Busan – Gyeongju – Daegu

Today, soak up some Korean history and culture at Gyeongju, ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom for more than 1,000 years and also known as the “museum without walls”. First, see ancient Buddhist temple Bulguksa Temple, designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO for its architecture and plentiful historical and cultural relics. Within the temple complex, visit Seokguram Grotto, an artificial stone temple made from granite and regarded as the representative stone temple of Korea. Then, proceed to Gyeongju National Museum for a better understanding and appreciation of the rich history and cultural heritage of Gyeongju. Make your way to Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia, before heading to Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Other than serving as the secondary palace site for the Crown Prince, the palace also functioned as the banquet room for major national events and functions. Then check in to Daegu Inter-Burgo Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast/Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap And Shabu Shabu Lunch/Korean Well-being Pumpkin Rice With Bulgogi Dinner

Daegu – Seoul

This morning, start your day with a visit to Guam Farm Stay Village, a quaint village in the countryside surrounded by gorgeous mountains and rolling fields. Here you will get to experience the making of songpyeong in a DIY Korean rice cake session. Later, proceed to E-World 83 Tower, a symbol of Daegu with an observatory offering an incredible view of the entire city. Thereafter, enjoy a scenic coach ride back to Seoul. End the night with a visit to Dongdaemun Design Plaza. Bearing the hallmark of world-renowned designer Zaha Hadid, be fascinated by its strong curvilinear form that incorporates a museum, business centre and park.

Meals: Breakfast/Galbi BBQ Lunch/ Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup Dinner

Seoul

After breakfast, visit the Ginseng Monopoly Showroom followed by the Obdo outlet to stock up on Korean skincare products. Next, visit Tongin Market, originally established for Japanese residents in the area at the time but now known for its delectable array of Korean snacks among locals and tourists alike. Then, head to Bukchon Hanok Village, home to hundreds of traditional Korean courtyard houses or “hanok” dating back to the Joseon dynasty. Immerse in Korean tradition and culture as you take a leisurely stroll among the many hanoks that have been beautifully refurbished and given a new lease of life as guesthouses, teahouses and small shops. End the day on a fun note at the newly opened Grevin Seoul Museum, the 1st Asian subsidiary of France’s famous beeswax museum. Pose with Hollywood celebrity Leonardo DiCaprio, have a meeting with South African revolutionary Nelson Mandela, and experience red carpet glamour with top Hallyu stars. Your selfies will be the envy of all your friends!

Meals: Breakfast/ Hanjeongsik Dinner

Seoul

After breakfast, spend the day at leisure. Experience the soul of Seoul or join an optional tour at your own expense. The optional tour includes a visit to Camp Greaves DMZ Experience Center, the filming site of popular Korean drama “Descendants of the Sun”. You will get to relive your favourite scenes from the drama, dress up as a solider, and even take home a customised military style dog tag. After lunch, visit Europe-inspired Provence Village followed by a visit to Dalkomm Café where you will be able to relax and enjoy a complimentary cup of afternoon tea or coffee. The tour ends at Noryangjin Fishery Market for an authentic fish market experience, complete with haggling sellers and buyers. You may purchase fresh seafood and arrange for a local restaurant to prepare the seafood at your own expense.
Note
The optional day tour costs USD90 per traveller and is subject to a minimum participation of 8 travellers.

Meals: Breakfast

Seoul – Incheon – Hong Kong – Singapore

This morning, proceed to Healthy Liver Centre to browse for some health products. If time permits, you may do some last-minute shopping at a local provision shop before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast/Meals On Board

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

8D6N SEOUL AND BUSAN FLORA EDITION TOUR

From $1668 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel

8D6N SEOUL AND BUSAN FLORA EDITION TOUR

From $1668 SGD

Agency: Chan Brothers Travel