4-Day Eastern Korea Tour Including Gyeongju and Busan

Itinerary

Day 1: [New Itinerary for 2020]Day 1 (Tue): Seoul – Jinju – Busan (X/L/D)

Stop At: Jinjuseong, Bonseong-dong Bonseong-dong, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do 52692 South Korea
Meet the guide at hotel lobby. The first stop is Jinjuseong Fortress which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Haeundae Grand Hotel, Busan or Similar (5 Star)

Day 2: [New Itinerary for 2020]Day 2 (Wed): Busan –Gyeongju (B/L/D)

Stop At: Nurimaru APAC House, 116, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan 48100 South Korea
After breakfast, visit Nurimaru APEC House, it means “a house where the world summits gather together for an APEC meeting.” Located on Dongbaekseom Island, which is noted for its beautiful, natural landscape accented by dense camellia and pine trees.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea
Next, head to Gyeongju, and explore Bulguksa Temple, the representative relic designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in Gyeongju.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gyeongju National Museum, 186 Iljeong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38171 South Korea
And then visit Gyeongju National Museum. Its holdings are largely devoted to relics of the Silla kingdom, of which Gyeongju was the capital.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Daereungwon, 9 Gaerim-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38165 South Korea
Continue to visit Daereungwon Tomb Complex. This park has more than 20 large and small tombs from the Shilla period and has been designated Historic site. The tombs are presumed to be those of kings and court officials.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Cheomseongdae Observatory, Wolseong-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
The last stop for today, Cheomseongdae Observatory which is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. (constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (r. 632-647), it was used to observe stars in order to forecast the weather.)

After the dinner, feel free to enjoy on own around walk through Bomun lake.
Lunch and dinner will be served en route at local restaurants.
After hotel check in, rest of the day is at leisure.

Gyeongju Lunch: Vegetarian set menu
Gyeongju Dinner: Casual Buffet

Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Gyeongju Hilton Hotel or Similar (5 Star)



Day 3: [New Itinerary for 2020]Day 3 (Thu): Gyeongju – Andong – Wonju – Pyeongchang (B/L/D)

Stop At: Andong Hahoe Folk Village, Hahoe-ri, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do South Korea
After breakfast, transfer to Andong Hahoe Village, home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and well-known for its traditional houses. Hahoe Village boasts exquisite scenic sights: the elegant Nakdong River flowing around the village, the magnificent Buyongdae Cliff, endlessly unfolding sandy beaches, and lush, ancient pine trees.
Hahoe Village was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category of “Historic Villages in Korea” on July 31, 2010.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort or Similar (5 Star)

Day 4: [New Itinerary for 2020]Day 4 (Fri): Pyeongchang – Gangreung – Yangyang(Mt.Seorak)- Seoul (B/L/X)

Stop At: Pyeongchang-gun, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
After breakfast, visit Ski Jump Tower Observatory by monorail for Olympic Winter Games Pyeongchang 2018. Enjoy the view of the Sky Lounge and have some free time enjoying coffee or tea
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Seoraksan National Park, Sokcho, Gangwon-do South Korea
Finally, travel to Yangyang for a short hiking at Jujeongol of Mt. Seorak to enjoy the nature.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.