South Korea with Luxury & Style (9 Days): A Sample Itinerary

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Gyeongbok Palace
Jeju Island
Bulguksa Temple

DavidTravel Itinerary Highlights include:

The soul and the spirit of South Korean is indescribable when you visit a country full of culture and ancient history. Take in the sights and wonders of Gyeongbok Palace and see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony while in Seoul. Open yourself to wonder and majesty of the countryside while enjoying the cultural exploration of Korea. In Gyeongju, see Sugguram Grotto, one of Asia’s finest Buddhist shrines, and visit Bulkuksa Temple. And get a taste of ancient Korean culture on Jeju Island as you discover Sunsan Peak, the Women Diver’s Museum and Seongup Folk Village. Every moment of your journey opens your eyes and mind to new adventures and horizons as you explore the Korean countryside.

• Explore the National Folk Museum located at Gyeongbok Palace and see the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony

• Enjoy a traditional Korean lunch at a local restaurant before visiting Bukchon Hanok Village and Bukchon Cultural Center

• Visit Hainsa Temple, a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site and one of Korea’s Jewel Temples, housing Tripitaka Koreana — a collection of 80,000 wooden printing blocks

• On Jeju Island, see Sunsan Sunrise Peak, the Women Diver’s Museum and Seongup Folk Village

Overview:

TV scenes of thousands of red-wearing fans going crazy over their national team during the 2002 FIFA World Cup is an image which has helped convince a global audience that South Korea (Republic of Korea) is in fact, a fun place to go, with dazzling cities, friendly people and beautiful, mystical countryside.

Until relatively recently, Korea was an insular place, existing under dynastic rule for centuries. However, the 35-year Japanese occupation from 1910, the split of the peninsula after WWII and the subsequent Korean War shattered all that. Difficult times have however made the Koreans a resilient lot, succeeding economically whilst still holding onto their unique traditions and fascinating culture.

Korea is littered with fortresses, temples and palaces, many of them UNESCO World Heritage sites. In addition, the peninsula it shares with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea's official name) is one of the most mountainous regions in the world, and Korea also has a significant beach-dotted coastline.

The capital Seoul winds around the Han River, punctuated by futuristic skyscrapers in one of the most densely populated areas in the world. The city is an increasingly useful Asia-Pacific stopover point, or a hub for a three-centre Korea-China-Japan cultural trip.