1.
Gyongbok Palace
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Tour |
The
history and modern culture of Korea come together |
|
Min. |
1 Person |
|
Time |
09:00-12:30 |
|
Course |
Hotel → Jogye Buddhist Temple→ The Royal Guard
Changing Ceremony → Gyeongbok Palace → The National Folk
Museum→ Pass by the Presidential Blue House → Amethyst or Ginseng
Center → Drop off at Itaewon |
|
Cost |
38,000 Won (per) |
|
Includes |
Guide, Transportation, Admission Fee, Hotel pick up and
Return |
|
Cancellation |
70% cancellation charge on tour
day |
|
Remark |
1. Gyeongbok
Palace will be replaced by an alternate tourist attraction when it is closed
on Tuesdays. 2. The Royal Guard Changing
Ceremony is contingent upon weather situation. |

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JogyeTemple
JogyeTemple is located in the heart of Jongno, Seoul, a
global community of international culture. Through full of modern developments
it is also superbly positioned as a historical site revealing the past and
present of Korean Buddhism. The JogyeTemple has become a significant
site of prayer and practice for lay Buddhists, and a welcoming resting place
for ordinary citizens.
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Gyeongbok Palace
The palace was
originally constructed in 1394 by King Taejo and "Gyeongbokgung" was
named by minister Jeong Do-jeon. Gyeongbokgung was continuously expanded during
the reign of King Taejong and King Sejong the Great, but part of the palace was
burnt down during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598).
During the regency of Daewon-gun in 1867, the buildings were reconstructed and
formed a massive 330-building complex with 5,792 rooms. Standing on 4,414,000
square feet (410,000 square meters) of land, it was a symbol of majesty for the
Korean people and the home of the royal family. In 1895, after the
assassination of Empress Myeongseong by Japanese agents, her husband, Emperor
Gojong left the palace and the imperial family would never return.
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National Folk Museum
The National Folk Museum of Korea,
located in Gyeongbokgung Palace, features aspects of both the traditional folk
culture of ordinary people and that of the aristocracy, centering particularly
on the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Devoted to the study, collection, and
preservation of folk artifacts, it is also a forum for social education on folk
culture through exhibitions and classes, which are designed to provide a better
understanding of traditional Korean culture.
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The Presidential Blue House
Cheong Wa Dae (translation: The House of the Blue Roof Tiles or the
Blue House, Office of the President of the Republic of Korea) is the executive
office and official residence of the South Korean head of state, the President
of the Republic of Korea. Both the English and Korean names refer to the
building's blue-green roof. The Korean name has the literal meaning "house
of the blue roof tiles." Cheong Wa Dae is in fact a complex of buildings,
built largely in the traditional Korean style with some modern elements.