Private Seoul City Tour (Palace, village, temple, market)
Travel back to Joseon dynasty and walk in the alley of bukchon hanok village where the noblemen used to live.
We will watch the 'changing of the guard ceremony' at the 'Gyeongbok gung palace'. and get to know not only the history & culture of Joseon dynasty.
Then move to insadong, taste the typical Korean cuisine in Insadong market where the handicraft, art galleries and antiques are centered.
Take a cable car to the top of the Namsan Mountain, take a look at one of the most densest city in the World. (Cherry blossom trees bloom in Spring.)
We will visit Gwangjang Market famous for Korean Silk and textiles and may try the most famous Korean street food Mayak kimbab and Mungbean pancakes.
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Private Seoul City Tour (Palace, village, temple, market)
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What's included in Private Seoul City Tour (Palace, village, temple, market)
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Jogyesa Temple
Jogyesa Temple is the representative temple of Korean Buddhism and it is the chief temple of the largest denomination in Korean Buddhism, the Jogye Order.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Watch the changing of the guard ceremony at the entrace of the palace. Gyeongbokgung palace was built in 1395 and continued to serve as the main palace of the Joseon dynasty for about 200 years until the premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (1592–1598) and abandoned for two centuries. However, in the 19th century, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored during the reign of King Gojong to strengthen the royal authority. In the early 20th century, much of the palace was systematically destroyed by Imperial Japan.
Bukchon Hanok Village
We will wear Korean traditional 'Hanbok' and walk like 'yangban'(royal family of joseon dynasty). Bukchon village was traditionally a residential area of the nobility during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) located in between Gyeongbokgung palace and Changdeokgun Palace. The village is still an actual residential area and was featured in television programmes such as 1 Night 2 Days and Personal Taste.
Inclusions
- Professional English local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel Pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.