7D6N CAPTIVATING KOREA from Chan's World Holidays

Highlights:

Gyeongbukgung & Bukchon Hanok Village
Everland Korea largest outdoor theme park
Paju Wild grapes Winery & DIY grapes jam making
Shopping at Insadong, Myeongdong & Dongdaemum
Busan Tower, Jagalchi Seafood Market, Nampodong PIFF Square
Jeju Ice Museum & 3D Art Gallery, Glass castle & Dongmum Local Market
Historical Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple UNESCO site & Beautiful Bomun Lake
Experience fruit plucking & vegetable planting, Persimmon Wine Tunnel

7D6N CAPTIVATING KOREA

From $2288 SGD

SINGAPORE - INCHEON - SEOUL - JEJU

Assemble at Changi International Airport for your flight to Korea, Seoul.

Paju Wild Grapes Winery: Witness how these mountainous fruits that grow at 1300 above sea level being cultivated, harvested and fermented into red wine.

Wild Grapes Jam Making (DIY): Experience from washing, cleaning and processing the fruits and making them into jams

Transfer to Gimpo airport for your domestic flight to Jeju –Hawaii of the East.

Mysterious Road: Experience for yourself the phenomenon of going uphill with the vehicle engine turned off. Yongduam Rock: one of the most unique lava formations, it looks like a roaring dragon raised from the sea into the sky, hence its name.

Meals: Meals On Board / Lunch / Dinner

JEJU

Seongsan Sunrise Peak: a volcanic crater perched out on the eastern tip of Cheju Island

Seongeup Folk Village: shows the unique culture of Jeju Island; the black lava rock walls, the straight but curvy alleys to block the wind, and the stone grandfather statues (Harubang).

Jeju Ice Museum & 3D Art Gallery: A newly open indoor ice sculpture gallery that is open year-round offering a fun array of ice sculptures Ice Waterfall, Ice Slide and beautiful ice cravings all kept under 5℃ below zero. Get hands-on and have fun making own your own ice cup or salad bowl. Be amazed by the 3D art that turns traditional two-dimensional art into a three-dimensional experience. Each work looks differently when seen from different angles or spots. Its magic magnifies when seen from camera lenses where you can take pictures with various fun poses blending nicely with exhibitions allowing you become a part of the painting.

Taeseum Safari Museum: one of the first museums in the world to exhibit all sorts of teddy bears arranged in adorable poses, teddy bears based on characters from Greek mythology and stitched dolls in shapes of wildlife animals, marine animals, flowers, birds, and more. Glass Castle: A glass art theme park featuring an exhibition hall, garden and models all made entirely out of glass including the world’s very first all-glass labyrinth, the world’s largest glass ball and largest glass diamond, glass stonewall, mirror lake, glass bridge and glass art masterpieces by internationally famous artists.

Jeju Dongmum Market: A popular traditional Korean market with diverse items at inexpensive prices compared to the regular marts or grocery stores.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

JEJU - BUSAN

After breakfast, transfer to airport for domestic flight to Busan - South Korea’s 2nd largest city and a port city.

Jagalchi Seafood Market: Korea's largest and most famous seafood market. Here you can get to eat fresh raw fish (at own expenses) right at the market. Even these days you can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts and whale meat on wooden boxes along the road.

Nampodong PIFF Square and Shopping Street: one of the main stages for the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) with streets lined up with numerous movie theaters, restaurants and assortment of shops offering imported luxury brands but also discount products from clothing to shoes, bags and fashion accessories.

Busan Tower (incl Observatory deck): A popular landmark of Busan, this 120m high tower sits on the famous Yongdusan Park overlooking the harbor.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

BUSAN - GYEONGJI - DAEGU

Bulguksa Temple: One of Korea’s best known temples and a testimony to both the skills of Silla architects and the depth of Buddhist faith. While most of the wooden buildings have been rebuilt over the centuries, all the stone bridges, stairways and pagodas are original and designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO.

Bomun Lake: is a man-made lake built on the site of an old fortress with various leisure facilities, very popular with Koreans and famous for its Cherry Blossoms. When spring arrives, the whole cityscape turns pink with the beautiful blossoms and the combination of the stunning trees reflected in the waters of Bomun Lake and the trees of Bulguksa Park gracefully adorning the nearby temple make for particularly stunning sights especially when the light breeze blows, cherry blossoms gentle flutter down like satin snowflakes. (*cherry blossoms bloom is expected in early April and subject to weather conditions)

Persimmon Wine Tunnel: World’s FIRST persimmon wine cellar located in the middle of a mountain where the natural cellar stays at a temperature of 15 Celsius, the perfect place for aging persimmon wine, which is made by the process of fermenting seedless persimmons. Learn how the fruits are harvested and the process of making this unique wine and also wine sampling (ltd to 1 glass per person)

Daegu Guam Farm: A breathtaking view of nature and experience daily farm life riding on the tractor and try hands on cultivating various vegetables and picking seasonal fruits*.


*Note: Fruits plucking and planting activities are subject to weather conditions and types of fruits vary with different seasons.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

DAEGU - YONGIN - SEOUL

Everland (All rides inclusive): a fun-filled theme park with unlimited thrilling rides and a galore of lively entertainment. See ligers, white tigers, lions and bears at close view on a drive in coach in the Safari Park and view the ever blooming beautiful gardens.

Non Verbal Live Performance: Drawing Show [HERO] a combination of the fine art of drawing and the art of live performance. A mind-boggling, fast-paced event sure to captivate audiences of all ages from start to finish where the cast of performers use a mixture of painting techniques to complete brilliant artwork right before their eyes. The techniques include spraying paint with fingers, making the drawings come alive, and drawing with light in darkness. Watch closely as performers whisk around the stage creating beautiful masterpieces, only to shift gears in the blink of an eye!


*Note: In the event Drawing Show is not available, Fantastick Show or other shows will be arranged.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

SEOUL CITY TOUR - KOREAN GINSENG SHOWROOM - INSADONG (SSAMZIGIL) – MYEONGDONG - DONGDAEMUM

Blue House: The executive office and official residence of the president of the Republic of Korea with unique blue tiles roof top. (Drive pass)

Gyeongbukgung (Palace): commonly referred to as the “Northern Palace” because it is the furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces. It is arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all five palaces in the capital. It was ere destroyed by fire during the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919). Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond are still relatively intact.

National Folklore Museum: Located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, with display presents over 4,000 historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of ordinary Korean people then.

Bukchon Hanok Village: is home to hundreds of traditional houses called 'hanok' that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name, 'Bukchon,' which literally translates to 'northern village,' came about as the neighborhoods that the village covers lie to the north of the two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in Korean traditional culture.

Korean Cosmetic Shop (DIY skin care & demo): one stop focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle offering diverse products ranging from skin care to body and hair care containing natural ingredients. Learn from the experts the techniques and methods for Korean beauty treatments.

Kimchi Making & Hanbok wearing: hands on in Kimchi making, under the guidance of Korean gourmet experts. Transform to become a Korean hero and heroine for the day, wearing the traditional hanboks and headwears.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch

SEOUL – BO KAN YEONG (HD-I) SHOWROOM – AMETHYST FACTORY - SHINCHON SHOPPING STREET - LOCAL PRODUCT SHOP – INCHEON - SINGAPORE

More shopping stops in Seoul before heading to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

Agency: Chan's World Holidays

7D6N CAPTIVATING KOREA

From $2288 SGD

Agency: Chan's World Holidays

7D6N CAPTIVATING KOREA

From $2288 SGD

Agency: Chan's World Holidays