South Korea family trip - Sept 2024

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Day 1-3 SEOUL

Bongeunsa Temple

1. Taste your way through the street markets of downtown Seoul
2. Explore the traditional alleyways of Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong’s alleyways with your guide
3. Take in the changing of the guard ceremony at the must-see Gyeongbokgung palace
4. Learn about the troubled history between the two Koreas at the border between North and South Korea on a DMZ tour
5. Head to N Seoul Tower to take in the glistening night view over the city

Bugaksan Mountain

Day 4-5 SEORAKSAN NATIONAL PARK

1. Hike various trails through the mountains and enjoy the view from the summit
2. Take in the natural beauty of Biryong and Towangseong waterfalls
3. Ride the Seoraksan cable car to explore the centuries-old Gwongeumseong Fortress

Day 6-7 ANDONG

1. Stop off at Naksansa temple and gain an insight into Korean Buddhism while taking in the ocean views
   

   

   Naksansa temple

   
   
2. Take a step back in time and stay in a traditional hanok house, in the peace and quiet of Hahoe Folk Village
3. Sample traditional Korean soju in its hometown (optional)

Day 8-9 GYEONGJU

1. Walk the historic area at night to see the Anapji Pond illuminations
2. Learn about ancient Korean history in Korea’s 'Museum without Walls', as Gyeongju is commonly referred to in Korea
3. Stroll through the Daereungwon Tomb Complex
4. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bulguksa temple complex
   
   

   

   Bulguksa temple

Day 10-11 BUSAN

1. Ride the retro Haeundae beach train
2. Sample weird and wonderful seafood at Jagalchi fish market
3. Explore one of Korea’s only sea temples, Haedong Yonggungsa, with a local guide
   

   

   Haedong Yonggungsa

   
   
4. Relax and explore the craft beer scene at Haeundae Beach (optional)

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