Palace & Korean Folk Village Tour

This tour covers the center of city and suburbs of Seoul. Jogye Temple Jogyesa Temple leads to the Zen Buddhism in Korea. This temple does not give off the solemn and traditional feelings of the other temples located in the deep mountains. But it has some advantages compared to the other temples because the transportation is very convenient and this temple is well connected to the surrounding city area. Blue House Official residence of the president is called "The Blue House".The symbol of the Blue House, which is at the center of Korean politics, is the blue tiles. The first thing that catches your eye when you arrive at the Blue House is also the blue tiles of the main building. The blue tiles and the smooth roof are in beautiful harmony with Mt. Bugaksan behind it. Gyeongbok Palace Gyeonbokgung Palace is a palace erected during the reign of king Taejo, founder of the Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910) which was the final kingdom in Korea, but it was destroyed in the Japanese invasion of 1592. It was reconstructed in 1868. It has 4 gates including the southern main gate, Gwanghwamum. National Folk Museum The National Folk Museum is located on the compound of Gyeongbok palace. It shows you the traditional life of both the ordinary people and aristocracy. It has exhibits from all parts of Korea. There ae displays of traditional farming methods, hunting, weaving, cooking and other housekeeping chores. Korean Folk Village The Korean Folk Village is home to numerous collections of Korean cultural artifacts, providing an opportunity for Korean children to experience and learn the culture of their ancestors firsthand. The site provides a venue to promote traditional Korean culture to both domestic and international visitors, and provides an open-air learning place for succeeding generations. The village has been developed to convey the wisdom and the spirits of our ancestors to both domestic and international tourists. The lifestyle of Korean people, with a history extending back more than 5,000 years, abruptly changed following the Kabo Peasant War (1894), the Japanese invasion of Korea (1910-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953). When the Korean economy surged in the 1960s, the Office of Cultural Properties started to value the establishment and operation of a folk museum. The economy, society, and culture in Korea underwent a tremen-dous change in pursuit of the Saemaeul Movement (movement for regional development), promoted nationwide in the 1970s. During this period, the government, influenced by the Foreigners' Tourism Promotion Policy, formedan advisory council on January 15, 1972 to research the establishment of the Korean Folk Village. Accordingly, the Korean Folk Village was foundedon May 8, 1973, and the privatization of the Folk Village was officiallyapproved by the government on September 18, 1973.

Address or meeting point

Guest staying hotel

Hours & minutes

8hrs

kilometers

100 Km

Start or opening time

9:00

End or closing time

17:30

Participants

Minimum number 1pax

Position

Is there any parking? Is it on the street, private or public? Yes

How do you get there by car? Car

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Yes

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English, Chinese, Japanese

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? Yes. / English, Chinese, Japanese

Which is the guide/guest ratio? Normally 10~20 per 1 guide

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Many of them, trained but not all.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? Yes

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Yes/20Min

Are credit/debit cards accepted? Which ones? Credit card

List the shopping venues included Duty free shop or Amethyst center or Ginseng center

Content & Specialized items

List all additional items clients need to bring (towels,...) Passport required

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? Yes

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes

What is the category and speciality of the restaurant? Korean restaurant

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? Available

What is the seating capacity of each restaurant? up to 100 pax

List the menu (include the cost of an alternative one) Korean style (Bibimbob, bulgogi etc)

Is bottled water and/or soft drinks included with the meals? Glass water is available for free, Additional charge for soft drinks

List the additional cost for including wine/beer with the meals Soft drink, wine, beer etc

Can specials requests be accommodated? (vegetarian,...) Yes

Are there smoking / non smoking areas? Yes

Are there restrooms available? Yes

Snacks

Can special requests be accommodated? (Vegetarian,...) Yes

If not included, is there any place to get a snack? Yes

Drinks

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes

What type of alcoholic beverages are available and at what price? Beer, wine etc

Restroom Information

List all venues where restrooms are available All available

Which of them are accessible by wheelchair? Most of place

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Normal

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? Yes

What type of paving does it have? (flat, uneven...) Mostly flat, but palace has some uneven road

How much walking is required? (km, meters) 3 Km

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No limit

Which currencies are accepted? Korean Won, USD

Which is the minimum/maximum age to participate? (for all or each one of the activities) No limit

Transportation

Pick-up point Hotel

Pick-up time Depends on hotels but around 09:00

Route's length (hours & minutes) 8hrs

Return time (leaving the venue) 17:30

Return time to the initial pick-up point 8hrs

Vehicle

Is there storage for a folding wheelchair? Depends on the place but mostly yes

Vehicle's age Depends on the vehicles type but mostly less than 3years

Type of vehicle used Coach, Limo-bus,Mini bus, Van, Sedan

Does the vehilce have A/C? Yes

Can the vehicle be contacted (by mobile or radio)? Yes

Is spare transportation available in case of a breakdown? Yes

Is there a shaded area? Yes

What is the seating capacity of each vehicle? Depends on the vehicles type

Are restrooms facilites available? None in the car

Is the restroom handicap adapted? None in the car

How many seats are used? Depends on the vehicles type

Is there a shuttle service involved? If so, explain the operation Available upon request (with additional charge)

Itinerary

Venues to be visited Jogye temple, Gyeongbok Palace, National Folk Museum, Korean Folk Village

How much time is, aproximately, spent at this venue? 8hrs

Product price detail

Chinese Guide

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.