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Seoul / Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon / Korean Folk Village / Seoul |
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 4 Days / 3 Nights |
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Day 1 ― Arrive in Seoul
Arrive in Seoul at Incheon International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your downtown hotel. After check-in the balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Seoul.
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| Day 2 ― Seoul |
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A full day tour of Metropolitan city of Seoul, where old meets new in modern Korea. Established by the founder of Joseon Dynasty in 1392, the capital of the Republic of Korea has a population of more than 12,000,000 people. Seoul is a city of incredible contrasts which, despite its immense size, make it one of the most fascinating cities in the world. It is the heart of Korea’s culture and education as well as politics and economics. The tour includes Gyeongbokgung Palace (Palace of Shining Happiness) - the main palace during the Joseon Dynasty - passing by Blue House (Presidential Residence)；National Folk |
| Museum of Korea - the collections display complete items from every region of Korea which illustrate all aspects of traditional life；Namdaemun (South Gate) Market - one of the oldest and largest markets in Korea, with colorful and bustling spots for bargain shoppers；Changdeokgung Palace (Palace of illustrious Virtue) - constructed in 1405, and is now the best preserved of Seoul's five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty；Biwon (Secret Garden) - behind Changdeokgung Palace are tranquil gardens of unequalled beauty and woodland originally constructed for the recreational area for the royal family and palace women；Insadong Antique District - called "Mary's Alley" by foreigners, Korea's art and antique district reminds many visitors of a street museum. One hundred-odd antique shops, old bookstores, and art galleries are concentrated in this area；Jogyesa Temple - it is the headquarters of the Jogye sect of Korean Buddhism, and the regional office of the World Fellowship of Buddhism；and Namsangol Traditional Korean Village - these houses were rebuilt after the traditional houses of Joseon Dynasty.The houses belong to various social ranks of the society from peasant to king. Overnight in Seoul. |
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Day 3 ― Seoul / Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon / Korean Folk Village / Seoul |
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| This morning travel to Suwon walled city, where was planned as capital city of Joseon Dynasty in the 18th century with the intention of moving the national capital from Seoul to Suwon and Hwaseong fortress wall was constructed. Enjoy tour of Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon-over 5 km in length, the fortress wall averages 9 m high and its bulwark of stone and brick is considered the masterpiece of Korean fortress construction. The fortress wall was designated as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1997. Afterwards visit the Korean Folk Village outside of Seoul to see a superb and truly authentic display of Korean |
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| history including folk traditions, legends, and the lifestyles of the nobility, the 14th-20th centuries, Korea. Return to Seoul. Overnight in Seoul. |
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Day 4 ― Seoul / Depart Korea
Transfer to Incheon International Airport for departure. |
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HISTORICAL- 
COMBINED KOREA-JAPAN
