Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

Day Tour to 2012 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival

Unfrozen Hearts, Unforgettable Memories

• Date : January 14, 2012
• Cost : Adult_ KRW39,000 / Child_KRW35,000
• Included : English speaking Guide, Return Transportation, Enterance Fee for Ice Fishing
• Benefits : 5,000won Hwacheon love gift certificate is provided

Real winter covered with snow and ice in every January in the whole area of Hwacheon, Gangwon-do that is famous for clean region where Sancheoneo and otter live.
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival is opened in every January under the slogan of “Unfrozen Hearts, Unforgettable Memories” at Hwacheon that has geographical feature of the fastest ice freezing in the country because of cold valley wind and clean water.
This is unique theme experience festival full with good shows and 40 or about various experience programs such as ice sledding, snow sledding, snow sculpture and ice soccer, Sancheoneo experience programs combined with the image of Hwacheon that has clean natural environment with the first grade clean water in Bukhangang (river) for catching Sancheoneo by hand, Sancheoneo fishing on the ice to catch the fish easily and enjoy the fishing by everybody, breaking the ice with 40cm thickness and above and looking at Sancheoneo in the deep water for your exciting play available for experiencing at Hwacheon only and heart-warm memory in winter.
This is 2011 Superior Festival of Culture & Tourism in Korea by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Tel : +82ㆍ2ㆍ755ㆍ5470 | Fax : +82ㆍ2ㆍ6280ㆍ5469 | E-mail : fides@fidestravel.co.kr

Western(Baekje) Korea (3N 4D)

● PRICE : 650,000 won p/p (*Single surcharge: 150,000 won p/p)
● NUMBER OF PERSON : Min. 1 pax
● The date and time of the departure : Every Monday
● INCLUDED

1) 3 nights of accommodation at 5 star hotel or similar based on twin(or double) room sharing
*all hotels/residence listed in the itinerary are subject to availability. Hotels may be substituted with another of similar category.

- Buan (1 night): cloud 9 (5 star) or similar
- Mokpo (1 night): Hyundai Hotel (5 star) or similar
- Namhae (1 night): Hilton Golf & Spa Resort (5 star) or similar

2) Meals: Breakfasts at hotels, lunches at local restaurant as itinerary
3) English speaking guide, entrance fee, transportation(by mini bus or bus)
4) All Tips & Taxes
5) Exclusions: Personal expenses, dinners, traveler’s insurance, single surcharge

Itinerary

Day 1 (Mon): Buyeo/Buan (Lunch)
Meet tour guide in front of HanaTour building(08:00AM), and depart for Buyeo, old capital of Baekje Kingdom. You will visit Busosanseong Fortress where the forces of Baekje made their last stand against Silla. Then take a pleasure boat at Baekmagang River and visit Nakhwaam Rock, the site of a tragic incident where some 3,000 maids of the Baekje Court leapt to their death to avoid dishonor at the hands of their enemies during the fall of Baekje Kingdom. The name of "Rock of Falling Flowers" was called as the maids were in colorful dresses then. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Naesosa Temple which was constructed in 633 during the Baekje Kingdom and is especially famous for its fir trees. Around the main entrance of the temple is a wonderful walking path filled with the fragrant scent of fir trees. Then you will experience Dado(Tea Ceremony) at the temple including the way of tea sitting quietly and meditating, while learning about the benefits, manners and etiquette to drink tea. It could make your mind peaceful, feel the nature, and become more thankful to life.
Hotel check-in and free at leisure. Dinner (on your own)
*Accommodation at Cloud 9 hotel or similar hotel

Day 2 (Tue): Buan/Jeonju/Mokpo (Breakfast, Lunch)
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Gunsan through Saemangeum Seawall which is the world’s longest man-made dyke, measuring 33km. It runs between two headlands (Gunsan and Buan), and separates the Yellow Sea and the former Saemangeum estuary.
Depart for Jeonju, home of Korean culture and tradition.
Visit Jeonju Hanok Village which is home to one of Korea’s largest collections of Korean traditional homes. Here, you can leisurely stroll through block upon block of hundreds of elegant wooden Korean homes, many of which have now been converted into guesthouses, museums, galleries and tea houses. Then visit Jeondong Catholic Cathedral which was built in 1914 in a western-style cathedral design and was designated National Treasure No.288.
In Jeonju, Land of the Bibimbap, you will be taught how to make Bibimbap and have your own Bibimbap for lunch. (*Making-bibimbap experience is available when number of customers are more than 9.) Transfer to Gochang and visit Pansori Museum. Pansori, traditional Korean opera, is a form of singing-like narration by a Sorikkun (a singer) accompanied by drumbeat.
Transfer to Mokpo. Dinner(on your own). Hotel check-in and free at leisure.
*Accommodation at Mokpo Hyundai Hotel or similar hotel

Day 3 (Wed): Mokpo/Suncheon/Namhae (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, depart for Boseong.
You will visit Boseong Green Tea Plantation with tasting Green Tea, where you can see the tea bushes blanket the landscape like a soft green carpet and a soft spreads across rolling green fields in the morning hours. The rolling green fields have been used as the backdrop for many movies and TV dramas in Korea.
Transfer to Suncheon and visit Nakaneupseong Folk Village where 108 households are actually leading their lives inside the ancient fortress walls. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Suncheonman Bay which is rapidly gaining international recognition as a natural eco-system and protected wetland. Here, you will visit Suncheonman Bay Field of Reeds, Yongsan Observatory and Eco-Museum.
Transfer to Namhae. Hotel check-in and free at leisure.
*Accommodation at Namhae Hilton Resort or similar hotel

Day 4 (Thu): Namhae/Jinju (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, visit Boriam Temple that looks out to the boundless seas of Hallyeo Maritime National Park, and behind are the beautiful crags of Mt.Geumsan, which is particularly known for its sunrises. Transfer to Jinju. After lunch at a local restaurant, You will visit Jinjuseong Fortress was the site of fierce fighting during the Japanese Invasion(1592-1598). Located right along the beautiful Namgang River, it offers an amazing wide view of the river with lots of green and huge trees.
Transfer to Seoul.
Arrival in Seoul. End of service.

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1. Method of payment : Full payment by bank transfer 10days prior to tour date.
2. Deposit : Upon acceptance of travel arrangement, deposit of 10% of the total cost is required within 3days of confirmation.
3. Cancellation charge policy
If the cancellation notice is received before
1) 20days : No charge
2) 19-15days : 10% of total charge
3) 14-10days : 20% of total charge
4) 9-6days : 30% of total charge
5) 5-3days : 40% of total charge
6) 2-1days : 50% of total charge
7) 0day : 80% of total charge

Eastern(Silla) Korea (3N 4D)

● PRICE : 650,000 won p/p (*Single surcharge: 150,000 won p/p)
● NUMBER OF PERSON : Min. 1 pax
● The date and time of the departure : Every Thursday
● INCLUDED 1) 3 nights of accommodation at 5 star hotel or similar based on twin(or double) room sharing
*all hotels/residence listed in the itinerary are subject to availability. Hotels may be substituted with another of similar category.

- Busan (1 night): Paradise Hotel (5 star) or similar
- Daegu (1 night): Novotel Ambassador Daegu(5 star) or similar
- Pyeongchang (1 night): Intercontinental Alpensia Hotel (5 star) or similar

2) Meals: Breakfasts at hotels, lunches at local restaurant as itinerary
3) English speaking guide, entrance fee, transportation(by mini bus or bus)
4) All Tips & Taxes
5) Exclusions: Personal expenses, dinners, traveler’s insurance, single surcharge

Itinerary

Day 1 (Thu): Jinju/Busan (Lunch)
Meet tour guide in front of HanaTour building(08:00AM),
Depart for Jinju. After lunch at a local restaurant, You will visit Jinjuseong Fortress which was the site of fierce fighting during the Japanese Invasion(1592-1598). Located right along the beautiful Namgang River, it offers an amazing wide view of the river with lots of green and huge trees.
Transfer to Busan, Korea’s port city as well as the nation’s second largest city.
Visit Jagalchi Market, Korea's largest seafood market, which is a good place to take the vivid life led by local people such as fishermen bringing in their catch and retailers haggling over fresh fish.
OR
Visit Nurimaru APEC House located on Dongbaekseom Island, which is famous for its beautiful, natural landscape accented by dense camellia and pine trees. Nurimaru APEC House is the place where the 2nd APEC Leader’s Meeting).
Hotel check-in and free at leisure. Dinner on your own
Relax yourself in open-air hot spring at Hotel Paridise.
♣ Free coupon for Open-air hot spring bath at hotel will be provided.(Please bring your swim suit. **)
*Accommodation at Hotel Paradise or similar hotel

Day 2 (Fri) : Busan/Gyeongju/Daegu (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Ulsan.
You will take a shipyard tour at Hyundai Heavy Industry that becomes one of the greatest shipbuilding companies in the world. Then transfer to Gyeongju and visit Bulguksa Temple which is enlisted to UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world.
After lunch at a local restaurant, afternoon tour of Gyeongju will take you to Daereungwon Tumuli Park, a collection of royal Silla tombs and Gyeongju National Museum displaying the 23-ton Emille Bell cast in A.D.771 and many thousands of other priceless treasures. Here you can view the cultural history of Gyeongju. Then you will visit Gyeongju Folk Craft Village and experience Earthenware making which is used extensively for pottery tableware and decorative objects.
Transfer to Daegu overnight. Dinner on your own.
Hotel check-in and free at leisure.
*Accommodation at Novotel Ambassador Daegu or similar

Day 3 (Sat): Daegu/Andong/Pyeongchang (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, depart for Andong.
Visit Andong Hahoe Village which is a small village with a delightful blend of thatched-roof peasant house and tiled-roof Yangban(the noble class) villas of the Joseon Dynasty. It is known for a special form of mask drama. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Wonju.
In the afternoon, you will Take a experience of making Hanji(Korean traditional paper) at Hanji Theme Park. Transfer to Pyeongchang for overnight.
Hotel check-in and free at leisure. Dinner on your own
*Hotel: Intercontinental Alpensia Hotel or similar hotel

Day 4 (Sun): Pyeongchang/Gangneung (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, visit Woljeongsa Temple that is located in the forest of the valley east of Mt.Odaesan,and it is composed of 60 temples and 8 monasteries made into one large temple.
Transfer to Gangneung and visit Gyeongpodae Beach that is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpo Lake and the ocean. This beautiful beach extends to a length of 6km and is covered with fine sand. It's also famous for picturesque sunrise and moonrise. Then visit Gotaek House(Ancient traditional House) of Mr.Jo. The ancient home has a spacious outer garden with a man-made pond. A small round islet floats in the middle of the pond, with flowers and shrubs planted at the water’s edge. The main house sits against on a gentle slope, landscaped into a rear garden. The crock stand on one side of the yard, thronged with jars of all sizes, adds to the picturesque charm of this old house. You will take a short trekking at Jujeongol of Mt.Seoraksan National Park. Mt. Seoraksan is considered one of Korea's most beautiful mountain areas. It has numerous valleys well known for their spring blossoms and fall foliage. It is famous for lush green valleys, granite peaks, glorious waterfalls, several temples and hot springs.
Depart for Seoul.
Arrival in Seoul. End of service.

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1. Method of payment : Full payment by bank transfer 10days prior to tour date.
2. Deposit : Upon acceptance of travel arrangement, deposit of 10% of the total cost is required within 3days of confirmation.
3. Cancellation charge policy
If the cancellation notice is received before
1) 20days : No charge
2) 19-15days : 10% of total charge
3) 14-10days : 20% of total charge
4) 9-6days : 30% of total charge
5) 5-3days : 40% of total charge
6) 2-1days : 50% of total charge
7) 0day : 80% of total charge

6N7D Tour across Korea

● PRICE : 1,200,000 won p/p (*Single surcharge: 300,000 won p/p)
● NUMBER OF PERSON : Min. 1 pax
● The date and time of the departure : Every Monday
● INCLUDED

1) 6 nights of accommodation at 5 star hotel or similar based on twin(or double) room sharing
*all hotels/residence listed in the itinerary are subject to availability. Hotels may be substituted with another of similar category.
 - Buan (1 night): Cloud 9 (5 star) or similar
- Mokpo (1 night): Hyundai Hotel (5 star) or similar
- Namhae (1 night): Hilton Golf & Spa Resort (5 star) or similar
- Busan (1 night): Paradise Hotel (5 star) or similar
- Daegu (1 night): Novotel Ambassador Daegu(5 star) or similar
- Pyeongchang (1 night): Intercontinental Alpensia Hotel (5 star) or similar
2) Meals: Breakfasts at hotels, lunches at local restaurant as itinerary
3) English speaking guide, entrance fee, transportation(by mini bus or bus)
4) All Tips & Taxes
5) Exclusions: Personal expenses, dinners, traveler’s insurance, single surcharge

Itinerary

Day 1 (Mon) : Buyeo/Buan (Lunch)

Meet tour guide in front of HanaTour building(08:00AM), and depart for Buyeo, old capital of Baekje Kingdom. You will visit Busosanseong Fortress where the forces of Baekje made their last stand against Silla. Then take a pleasure boat at Baekmagang River and visit Nakhwaam Rock, the site of a tragic incident where some 3,000 maids of the Baekje Court leapt to their death to avoid dishonor at the hands of their enemies during the fall of Baekje Kingdom. The name of "Rock of Falling Flowers" was called as the maids were in colorful dresses then. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Naesosa Temple which was constructed in 633 during the Baekje Kingdom and is especially famous for its fir trees. Around the main entrance of the temple is a wonderful walking path filled with the fragrant scent of fir trees. Then you will experience Dado(Tea Ceremony) at the temple including the way of tea sitting quietly and meditating, while learning about the benefits, manners and etiquette to drink tea. It could make your mind peaceful, feel the nature, and become more thankful to life.
Hotel check-in and free at leisure. Dinner (on your own)
*Accommodation at Cloud 9 hotel or similar hotel

Day 2 (Tue) : Buan/Jeonju/Mokpo (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Gunsan through Saemangeum Seawall which is the world’s longest man-made dyke, measuring 33km. It runs between two headlands (Gunsan and Buan), and separates the Yellow Sea and the former Saemangeum estuary.
Depart for Jeonju, home of Korean culture and tradition.
Visit Jeonju Hanok Village which is home to one of Korea’s largest collections of Korean traditional homes. Here, you can leisurely stroll through block upon block of hundreds of elegant wooden Korean homes, many of which have now been converted into guesthouses, museums, galleries and tea houses. Then visit Jeondong Catholic Cathedral which was built in 1914 in a western-style cathedral design and was designated National Treasure No.288.
In Jeonju, Land of the Bibimbap, you will be taught how to make Bibimbap and have your own Bibimbap for lunch. (*Making-bibimbap experience is available when number of customers are more than 9.) Transfer to Gochang and visit Pansori Museum. Pansori, traditional Korean opera, is a form of singing-like narration by a Sorikkun (a singer) accompanied by drumbeat.
Transfer to Mokpo. Dinner(on your own). Hotel check-in and free at leisure.
*Accommodation at Mokpo Hyundai Hotel or similar hotel

Day 3 (Wed): Mokpo/Suncheon/Namhae (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, depart for Boseong.
You will visit Boseong Green Tea Plantation with tasting Green Tea, where you can see the tea bushes blanket the landscape like a soft green carpet and a soft spreads across rolling green fields in the morning hours. Transfer to Suncheon and visit Nakaneupseong Folk Village where 108 households are actually leading their lives inside the ancient fortress walls. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Suncheonman Bay which is rapidly gaining international recognition as a natural eco-system and protected wetland. Here, you will visit Suncheonman Bay Field of Reeds, Yongsan Observatory and Eco-Museum.
Transfer to Namhae. Hotel check-in and free at leisure.
*Accommodation at Namhae Hilton Resort or similar hotel

Day 4 (Thu) : Namhae/Jinju/Busan (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, visit Boriam Temple that looks out to the boundless seas of Hallyeo Maritime National Park. Transfer to Jinju. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit Jinjuseong Fortress which was the site of fierce fighting during the Japanese Invasion(1592-1598). Located right along the beautiful Namgang River, it offers an amazing wide view of the river with lots of green and huge trees.
Transfer to Busan, Korea’s port city as well as the nation’s second largest city.
Visit Jagalchi Market, Korea's largest seafood market, which is a good place to take the vivid life led by local people such as fishermen bringing in their catch and retailers haggling over fresh fish.
OR
Visit Nurimaru APEC House located on Dongbaekseom Island, which is famous for its beautiful, natural landscape accented by dense camellia and pine trees. Nurimaru APEC House is the place where the 2nd APEC Leader’s Meeting).
Hotel check-in and free at leisure. Dinner on your own
Relax yourself in open-air hot spring at Hotel Paridise.
♣ Free coupon for Open-air hot spring bath at hotel will be provided.(Please bring your swim suit.)
*Accommodation at Hotel Paradise or similar hotel

Day 5 (Fri) : Busan/Gyeongju/Daegu (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast at hotel, transfer to Ulsan.
You will take a shipyard tour at Hyundai Heavy Industry that becomes one of the greatest shipbuilding companies in the world. Then transfer to Gyeongju and visit Bulguksa Temple which is enlisted to UNESCO’s World Cultural Heritage. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world.
After lunch at a local restaurant, afternoon tour of Gyeongju will take you to Daereungwon Tumuli Park, a collection of royal Silla tombs and Gyeongju National Museum displaying the 23-ton Emille Bell cast in A.D.771 and many thousands of other priceless treasures. Here you can view the cultural history of Gyeongju. Then you will visit Gyeongju Folk Craft Village and experience Earthenware making which is used extensively for pottery tableware and decorative objects.
Transfer to Daegu overnight. Dinner on your own.
Hotel check-in and free at leisure.
*Accommodation at Novotel Ambassador Daegu or similar

Day 6 (Sat) : Daegu/Andong/Pyeongchang (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, depart for Andong.
Visit Andong Hahoe Village which is a small village with a delightful blend of thatched-roof peasant house and tiled-roof Yangban(the noble class) villas of the Joseon Dynasty. It is known for a special form of mask drama. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to Wonju.
In the afternoon, you will Take a experience of making Hanji(Korean traditional paper) at Hanji Theme Park. Transfer to Pyeongchang for overnight.
Hotel check-in and free at leisure. Dinner on your own
*Hotel: Intercontinental Alpensia Hotel or similar hotel

Day 7 (Sun): Pyeongchang/Gangneung (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast at hotel, visit Woljeongsa Temple that is located in the forest of the valley east of Mt.Odaesan,and it is composed of 60 temples and 8 monasteries made into one large temple.
Transfer to Gangneung and visit Gyeongpodae Beach that is a sand bank formed between Gyeongpo Lake and the ocean. This beautiful beach extends to a length of 6km and is covered with fine sand. It's also famous for picturesque sunrise and moonrise. Then visit Gotaek House(Ancient traditional House) of Mr.Jo. The ancient home has a spacious outer garden with a man-made pond. A small round islet floats in the middle of the pond, with flowers and shrubs planted at the water’s edge. The main house sits against on a gentle slope, landscaped into a rear garden. The crock stand on one side of the yard, thronged with jars of all sizes, adds to the picturesque charm of this old house. You will take a short trekking at Jujeongol of Mt.Seoraksan National Park. Mt. Seoraksan is considered one of Korea's most beautiful mountain areas. It has numerous valleys well known for their spring blossoms and fall foliage. It is famous for lush green valleys, granite peaks, glorious waterfalls, several temples and hot springs.
Depart for Seoul.
Arrival in Seoul. End of service.

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1. Method of payment : Full payment by bank transfer 10days prior to tour date.
2. Deposit : Upon acceptance of travel arrangement, deposit of 10% of the total cost is required within 3days of confirmation.
3. Cancellation charge policy
If the cancellation notice is received before
1) 20days : No charge
2) 19-15days : 10% of total charge
3) 14-10days : 20% of total charge
4) 9-6days : 30% of total charge
5) 5-3days : 40% of total charge
6) 2-1days : 50% of total charge
7) 0day : 80% of total charge

Korean Wavesightseeing Train

● Time :Every Saturday and Sunday
● Price : 69,000 won
● Condition
- Round Trip train ticket and events inside the train
- All entrance fee
- Travel Insurance
- Lunch excluded

Itinerary

Seoul Station - Gapyeong(Nam-i Island) Station - Nam-i Island amusement ground - The street of Chuncheon Myong dong chicken barbecue - Chuncheon traditional bazar market - Chuncheon Makguksu museum - observatory of Gubong mountain - The literature village of Kim Yu Jeong/station- Seoul station


08:00  gathering in front of "Ko-rail travel development" inside the lounge of Seoul Station
08:20 departure from Seoul Station(guidance for the program) Events inside the train : Fantastic fusion Korean traditional music performance/Orchestra music/Drama ost performance/Situation performance of Korean Wavedrama

-EVENT 1 :  Preparing for events to watch, listen and participate by presenting distinguished merits of train, compared to other transportations 
-EVENT 2 :  Maximization of domestic and foreign passengers through expectations towards the next sightseeing place
-EVENT 3:  Flexible management of quarterly/seasonal in-train events for novelty

09:52 arriving at Gapyeong(Nam-i Island) Station
10:20 travelling around Nam-i Island
11:50 departure from Nam-i Island - moving to the street of Chuncheon Myong dong chicken barbecue 
12:30 experiencing Chuncheon Myong chicken barbecue/Makguksu
13:30 moving to Chuncheon traditional bazar market/sightseeing
- the complex and modernized market from traditional form
14:50 moving to Makguksu museum/sightseeing
- The making and tasting of Makguksu, the Korean traditional moodle
16:10 visiting observatory of Gubong mountain(watching Chuncheon at sight)
17:10 arriving at the literature village of Kim Yu Jeong/sightseeing
- visiting Kum Yu Jeong's birthplace and literature village
17:41 departure from the village
19:20 arriving at Seoul Station, goodbye~!

Information

Nam-i Island, a beautiful island
shaped by the construction of Chungpyeong dam
An island floating on fresh lake like withered leaf at the eastern point of 63km from Seoul along Han River. It is the place where tress spreading towards sky, widespread grass, cultural fresh garden surrounded by the river, deer/ostrich/rabbit and nonymous birds get together with human, enjoying peaceful life. It is the island of fairy tale, camouflaging from land to island during flood season.

 The street of Chuncheon Myong dong
Chicken barbecue
It is the street where restaurants of chicken barbecue and Makguksu, the most famous food in Chuncheon flock together. It is located in Chuncheon Myungdon street, the biggest centre of the city. *Makguksu: a traditional food from Kangwondo with freshness and mildness, putting buckwheat noodles to Kimchi soup.

Chuncheon traditional bazar market
The place full of watching/enjoying
The representative market of Chuncheon with modernization and memories, composed of various goods such as anbok(Korean traditional clothes)/clothes/family goods/jewellery/food. Especially, tourists from Japan and East Southern Asia visit here much by the popularity of TV drama "winter sonata." Thus, the city is trying to activate the market by holding various events and enjoyments.

 Chuncheon Makguksu museum
The museum with the theme "Makguksu", native food from Chuncheon
It consists of exhibition hall of buckwheat and Makguksu. In the hall of buckwheat, you can check the origin, spread, effects, history, and relevant materials of buckwheat. In addition, the hall of Makguksu is designed to show the overall history of Makguksu, including its types and recipe.

Observatory of Gubong mountain
Watching Chuncheon at sight with a cup of coffee
Here is one of the best driving course in Chuncheon. Anyone visiting the observatory can receive a cup of coffee, go out to terrace or garden and watch the sight of Chuncheon while drinking coffee, becoming the routine of tripes. It is also recommended to take a rest inside an exotic restaurant.

The literature village of Kim Yu Jeong
A place for spiritual mind
In the literature village, the house of Kim Yu Jeong's birth, treadmill, and summerhouse reproduce the life of those days, as well as memory museum and a low hill. There is an information board, introducing the map and the literature work relevant with each place. you can realize that Shilae village is the real spot of Kim Yu Jeong's novels.

Daily Gyeongju Tour - KTX

● Time : 09:00am ~ 21:50pm
● Price : 199,000 won
● Condition
- Transportation (KTX-express train)
- Entrance fee & Lunch
- English speaking tour guide
- Travel Insurance

● Availiability : Min.4 pax

 

Itinerary

09:20 Meeting staff at Seoul Train Station
09:40 ~ 11:18 Seoul ---> Dongdaegu (KTX)
11:30 ~ 12:39 Dongdaegu --> Gyeongju (Saemaeul)
12:40 ~ 17:00 Meeting guide at Gyeongju Train Station and Gyeongju tour
* Lunch / Cheonmachong / Cheomseongdae - Banwalsung Fortress / Anapji Pond - Bulguksa Temple
17:12 ~ 21:53 Gyeongju -> Seoul (Saemaeul - normal train)

Information

Gyeongju was the capital of the Shilla Dynasty for a thousand year and you can find the remains of Korean ancestors all around the city. Being designated as one of the world cultural heritage sites by UNESCO in 1995, the whole city is truly a " Museum Without Walls ".

CheomseongdaeIt was known to be the oldest astronomical observatory in the East, but there is a disagreement on the purpose of its construction. It is assumed to have been a memorial monument symbolizing an observatory instead of being an actual astronomical observatory. It is also regarded as an architectural building imitating Sumeru Mountain, which is the center of the world in Buddhism. It might also have served as a sundial. Likewise, there are various different views on the usage of Cheomseongdae, but what is all in agreement is that its structure was built on scientific principles.

Anapji Pond
In 674, King Munmu, who united the three kingdoms, made a big pond inside the palace with three small “mountains”, flowers, trees, birds and animals. He held grand parties here on special occasions such as during celebrations of national achievements or welcoming important guests. However, Samguksagi (The Historical Record of the Three Kingdoms) never mentions the imhaejeonji, referring only to ‘a pond inside the palace’.

Bunhwangsa Temple
Bunhwangsa (temple) is built in the third year of Queen Seondeok’s ruling in 634. It is also known as the temple in which monk Ja Jang and Won Hyo stayed. It is also reportedly known for the painting of the unremaining Cheonsudaebi, which is said to have enabled a blind five-year-old girl named ‘Hui Myeong’ to regain her sight after praying song of Cheonsudaebi in front of Cheonsudaebi under the reign of King Gyeongdeok. At present, Bunhwangsa pagoda, Hwajongguksa monument (National Mentor of Hwajong), stone pavilion and two stone flagpole supporters remain. The Bunhwangsa pagoda is the one that imitated Jeonseoktap’ (brick-looking pagoda), the first ever stone pagoda built in the Silla era. It is considered a masterpiece Andesite

Andong Overnight Tour (2D)

● Time : Every Mon. Wed. Fri. Sat. Only
● Price : 295,000 won
● Condition
- Transportation (KTX -express train & Normal train)
- Accommodations at Korean traditonal house
- Entrance fee & 4 Complimentary Meals
- English speaking tour guide
- Travel Insurance

● Availiability : Min.4 pax
* If there are only 2people, bus tour is available with same price.

Itinerary

DAY 1
13:00 - Meeting at Seoul Train Station
13:30 ~ 15:09 - Seoul -> Dongdaegu (KTX - express train)
15:30 ~ 17:23 - Dongdaegu -> Andong (Chartered bus)
17:30 - Dinner and Check in " Bungangchon "-Traditional House

DAY 2
8:00 - Morning Walk and Breakfast
option 1 )* Byeongsan seowon -> Hahoe Village -> Lunch -> Dosan seowon
option 2 )* Chungrangsan Mt. Provincial Park -> Mountain Climbing -> Chungrangsa Temple -> Lunch -> Busuksa Temple
19:49 ~ 21:43 - Andong -> Dongdaegu (KTX - express train)
22:09 ~ 00:00 - Dongdaegu -> Seoul (Normal train)

Information

Bungangchon - Traditional HouseThis is the most particular experience on your life in Korea !!
Visitors also can stay at a Han-Ok, a Korean traditional house. It could be a good chance for overseas visitors to experience the old Korean life style. All furniture, windows and other items are reproductions of a traditional Korean house. Traditional sleeping pads and quilts are provided.

Andong Hahoe Village
This is village whose main habitants are of the Pungsan 'Ryu' clan. It is called 'Hahoe' because the Nakdong River flows around the village in an S-shape. The village is set in a scene of unsurpassed beauty. Three mountains and a dense pine forest encircle it like folding screens. The Nakdong River flows smoothly by, bordered by sandy beaches. Overhead rears
the strange rock shapes of Puyongdae cliff.

ByeongSan SeoWon (Byeongsan Conficion School)
Byeongsan Seowon is a Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Ryu Seongryong(1542-1607), who was well-respected for his writings and personality. His mortuary tablet is enshrined at this school. Around the time of 1863, Confucian schools enjoyed many freedoms under the Joseon rule, students and scholars of the school were exempt from taxation and other expenses. Byeongsan Seowon was one of 47 places in all of Korea and 2 in Andong not destroyed during the rule of Daewongun [Politician of Joseon Imperial family, 1820~ 1898] in 1868. The Nakdong River is situated just in front of the Confucian school. Cross the river and the Byeongsan Mountain can be found. By forming a folding screen like shape around the school, the mountains both protect and add a serene beauty to the area.

Andong One Day Tour

● Time : Every Saturday Only (7:30am ~ 21:40pm)
● Price : 159,000 won
● Condition
- Round Trip Express Bus ticket of Seoul-AnDong-Seoul
- Entrance fee & Complimentary Lunch
- English speaking tour guide
- Travel Insurance
● Availiability : Min.4 pax

 

Itinerary

07:30 - Meeting at DongSeoul Bus Terminal
08:00 ~ 10:50 - Seoul→Andong (express bus)→Complimentary Lunch→Hahoe Village→BongJeongSa Temple→ByeongSan SeoWon
17:30 - Dinner of your own
18:30 ~ 20:30 - Andong→Seoul (express bus)

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Andong Hahoe Village
This is village whose main habitants are of the Pungsan 'Ryu' clan. It is called 'Hahoe' because the Nakdong River flows around the village in an S-shape. The village is set in a scene of unsurpassed beauty. Three mountains and a dense pine forest encircle it like folding screens. The Nakdong River flows smoothly by, bordered by sandy beaches. Overhead rears
the strange rock shapes of Puyongdae cliff.

Bongjeongsa Temple(Taejang- Ri, Seohu-Myeon, Andong)
In the 12th year of the reign of King Munmu of the Shilla Dynasty(672), Monk Uisang flew a paper Chinese phoenix to the sky from Buseoksa Temple there is a legend that the temple was constructed on the site where this paper Chinese phoenix was placed, and was called Bongjeongsa Temple. It contains many cultural properties such as Geukrakjeon, the oldest wooden building in Korea, and Daeungjeon, Hwaeomgangdang and Gogeumdang constructed during the Joseon Dynasty, an important material for architectural research. Also here is a three-story pagoda, Deokhwiru and Yosachae, and several small Buddhist temples such as Yeungsanam and Chijoam.

ByeongSan SeoWon (Byeongsan Conficion School)
Byeongsan Seowon is a Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Ryu Seongryong(1542-1607), who was well-respected for his writings and personality. His mortuary tablet is enshrined at this school. Around the time of 1863, Confucian schools enjoyed many freedoms under the Joseon rule, students and scholars of the school were exempt from taxation and other expenses. Byeongsan Seowon was one of 47 places in all of Korea and 2 in Andong not destroyed during the rule of Daewongun [Politician of Joseon Imperial family, 1820~ 1898] in 1868. The Nakdong River is situated just in front of the Confucian school. Cross the river and the Byeongsan Mountain can be found. By forming a folding screen like shape around the school, the mountains both protect and add a serene beauty to the area.

NLL Full-day Tour

Exclusive NLL Tour! The history of wars in Korea
You can take a look North Korean life with your naked eye! ● Include : Transportation, English-speaking tour guide, Pickup & Sending Service, Admission tickets, Lunch
● Exclude : Other tour options, V.A.T
● Price : KRW 130,000 (Min.3) KRW 140,000 (Min.2)

 

Itinerary

Hotel → Ganghwa Island → Choji Fortress → Jeondeung Temple → Samrang Fortress → Deokjin Fortress → Lunch → Pass by the Restricted Area to Civilians → Iron Fence Zone in the NLL Area → Peace Observatory → Ginseng Gallery or Amethyst Center → Hotel

 

Information

[General Policy]
- All package tours include an English-speaking tour guide, transportation and admission tickets.
- All package tours have minimum number of people to set out on a trip.
- Tour schedule can be changed or canceled in case of deteriorating weather conditions.
- There is additional charge for Jeju, overnight, provincial tours during the peak seasons.
- Displayed pictures can be different as the real objects or places.
- We don't have any responsibility for lost of your belongings.



[Pickup Service Policy]
- We usually pick you up and drop you off to your hotel as long as it is in Seoul.
(N/A : Half-day tours, Gyeonggi or Incheon area.)
- We drop you off at Itaewon or central downtown after half-day tours. We charge you additional costs if you would like to be dropped off to your hotel.
- Pickup time depends on the location of your hotel and it can be delayed in case of heavy traffic.


[Cancellation Policy]
- You can change or cancel your trip at least a day ago to start of your trip.
- We charge you 60% penalty for the cancellation on the tour day.
(N/A : Panmunjeom, Private, Overnight Tours : 100% penalty)


Choji Fortress This fortress was built in the 7th year of King Hyojong for the purpose of national defence against seashore attack of any foreign enemies. This is a place of battles including the invasion of French (for the reason of catholic suppression) in October 1866. This historical relics remind us of our ancestor's suffering and struggling hardship in the defensive history of Goryeo and Joseon dynasties.

Jeondeung Temple This oldest temple built in A.D. 381, the 11th year of Kong Sosurim of Goguryeo dynasty. Many cultural assets of Buddhism have been preserved in this temple.

Deokjin Fortress Deokjin fortress is the fortress which was constructed in 1656 during the reign of King Hyojong of Joseon dynasty. In the area of Deokjinjin the largest battery of all cannons in Ganghwado and Deokjin outpost were installed there and a warning monument stands along the seashore giving a notice of warning message to foreign vessels not allowed to access to island. There were fifteen cannons mounted within Namjang battery in those days but only seven cannons were available for this display at present.

DMZ + Panmunjeom Tour

Visit this world-unique Area!
● Include : Transportation, English-speaking tour guide, Pickup & Sending Service, Admission tickets, Lunch
● Price : KRW 137,000 (Min.1)

 

Itinerary

Hotel → Imjingak Park → The 3rd Infiltration → DMZ Pavilion → Mt. Dora observatory → Dorasan Station → Lunch → ID Check Point → Camp Bonifas → Panmunjeom(JSA ; Joint Security Area, Freedom House, Conference Room, Bridge of No Return) → Camp Bonifas → Drop off at the Lotte Hotel in Myeongdong

 

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[Restricted Countries]

Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Bosnia, Burma, China, Cuba, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macau, Malaysia, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian authority, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

[Requirements]
1. Every tourists have to bring the passport.
2. Restricted Dress : Worn or faded jeans, sportswear, sleeveless shirts, short skirts, sandals or slippers.
3. Children under 10 are not allowed.
4. Any alcoholic beverage is prohibited.

* DMZ is close on Monday.
* Please make sure that you should bring your passport.
* Panmunjeom tour schedule can be changed if there are either official event or military trainning.


[General Policy]
- All package tours include an English-speaking tour guide, transportation and admission tickets.
- All package tours have minimum number of people to set out on a trip.
- Tour schedule can be changed or canceled in case of deteriorating weather conditions.
- There is additional charge for Jeju, overnight, provincial tours during the peak seasons.
- Displayed pictures can be different as the real objects or places.
- We don't have any responsibility for lost of your belongings.


[Pickup Service Policy]
- We usually pick you up and drop you off to your hotel as long as it is in Seoul.
(N/A : Half-day tours, Gyeonggi or Incheon area.)
- We drop you off at Itaewon or central downtown after half-day tours. We charge you additional costs if you would like to be dropped off to your hotel.
- Pickup time depends on the location of your hotel and it can be delayed in case of heavy traffic.


[Cancellation Policy]
- You can change or cancel your trip at least a day ago to start of your trip.
- We charge you 60% penalty for the cancellation on the tour day.
(N/A : Panmunjeom, Private, Overnight Tours : 100% penalty)

DMZ Korea is the only divided country in the world. After the Korean War(June 25, 1950), South Korea and North Korea negotiated and designated DMZ, demilitarized zone, 2km away from the truce line on each side of the border. As one of the last relics of the Cold War, DMZ attracts a great deal of public interest. DMZ have been created to quench people's curiosity on this unique area where tension and peace coincide. Imjingak Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope for unification. It is surrounded by several Monuments, Unification Park and North Korea Center. Over 400 kinds of photos and documents showing the stark reality of North Korea are displayed in the North Korea Center of Unification Board. Also, there are 12 kinds of tanks and crafts on display that were used during the Korean Conflict. The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel The 3rd Tunnel, discovered on October 17, 1978, located 52km from Seoul. It is made by North Korean spies to invade South Korea and estimated that it took approximately an hour for 10,000 soldiers to move through the tunnel. When this tunnel was first discovered, North Koreans insisted it was made by South Koreans in a plot to invade North Korea. However, this theory proved eventually to be false Dora observatory From the Dora observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea and its various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm. It was first opened to the public in January 1987. Dorasan Station Dorasan Station is a railroad station situated on the Gyeongui Line, which once connected North and South Korea and has now been restored. For several years the northernmost stop on the line was Dorasan Station, which is served by Tonggeun commuter trains. On December 11, 2007, freight trains began traveling north past Dorasan Station into North Korea, taking materials to the Kaesong Industrial Region, and returning with finished goods

Panmunjeom Panmunjeom is located in the demilitarized zone, 50 km north from Seoul and 10 km east from the city of Gaeseong. This area known for the peace talks that were held here on October 25, 1951 and was designated as the Joint Security Area on July 27, 1953. Panmunjeom has been used as a conference room since the Red Cross held an international conference here on September 20, 1971. It is the only place where North Koreans and South Koreans can come in contact on a daily basis and make efforts towards the peace of Korea.

DMZ + NLL Tour

Take both DMZ & NLL tour in a day with Super-reasonable price!

● Include : Transportation, English-speaking tour guide, Pickup & Sending Service, Admission tickets, Lunch
● Price : KRW 136,000 (Min.3) KRW 146,000 (Min.2)

 

Itinerary

Hotel → Imjingak Park → The 3rd Infiltration → DMZ Pavilion → Mt. Dora observatory → Dorasan Station → Lunch → Pass by the Restricted Area to Civilians → Iron Fence Zone in the NLL Area → Peace Observatory → Ginseng Gallery or Amethyst Center → Hotel

 

Information

*DMZ is close on Monday.
*Please make sure that you should bring your passport.

[General Policy]
- All package tours include an English-speaking tour guide, transportation and admission tickets.
- All package tours have minimum number of people to set out on a trip.
- Tour schedule can be changed or canceled in case of deteriorating weather conditions.
- There is additional charge for Jeju, overnight, provincial tours during the peak seasons.
- Displayed pictures can be different as the real objects or places.
- We don't have any responsibility for lost of your belongings.


[Pickup Service Policy]
- We usually pick you up and drop you off to your hotel as long as it is in Seoul.
(N/A : Half-day tours, Gyeonggi or Incheon area.)
- We drop you off at Itaewon or central downtown after half-day tours. We charge you additional costs if you would like to be dropped off to your hotel.
- Pickup time depends on the location of your hotel and it can be delayed in case of heavy traffic.


[Cancellation Policy]
- You can change or cancel your trip at least a day ago to start of your trip.
- We charge you 60% penalty for the cancellation on the tour day.
(N/A : Panmunjeom, Private, Overnight Tours : 100% penalty)

DMZ
Korea is the only divided country in the world. After the Korean War(June 25, 1950), South Korea and North Korea negotiated and designated DMZ, demilitarized zone, 2km away from the truce line on each side of the border. As one of the last relics of the Cold War, DMZ attracts a great deal of public interest. DMZ have been created to quench people's curiosity on this unique area where tension and peace coincide.

Imjingak
Imjingak was built in 1972 with the hope for unification. It is surrounded by several Monuments, Unification Park and North Korea Center. Over 400 kinds of photos and documents showing the stark reality of North Korea are displayed in the North Korea Center of Unification Board. Also, there are 12 kinds of tanks and crafts on display that were used during the Korean Conflict.

The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
The 3rd Tunnel, discovered on October 17, 1978, located 52km from Seoul. It is made by North Korean spies to invade South Korea and estimated that it took approximately an hour for 10,000 soldiers to move through the tunnel. When this tunnel was first discovered, North Koreans insisted it was made by South Koreans in a plot to invade North Korea. However, this theory proved eventually to be false


Dora observatory
From the Dora observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea and its various locations including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm. It was first opened to the public in January 1987.


Dorasan Station
Dorasan Station is a railroad station situated on the Gyeongui Line, which once connected North and South Korea and has now been restored. For several years the northernmost stop on the line was Dorasan Station, which is served by Tonggeun commuter trains. On December 11, 2007, freight trains began traveling north past Dorasan Station into North Korea, taking materials to the Kaesong Industrial Region, and returning with finished goods

LotteWorld Theme Park

Lotte World started the full-fledged theme park era in Korea and is regarded as a world-class theme park

Type	Adult	Junior	Child
Price	35,000	30,000	26,000
Remarks	Free usage of all facilities, Includes admission(Game attractions excluded)

- Free admission for children under the age of 3(36 months)
- Middle and high school student rate applicable for senior citizen card holders
- Passport can also be used for free tour of Folk Museum.

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⊙ Location	:	9F, Cine Core, 33-1, Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
⊙ Time	:	MON : 20:00 TUE - SAT : 16:00, 20:00 SUN, Holidays : 15:00, 18:00
⊙ Price	:	R: 50,000won S: 40,000won

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Nanta

A Nonverbal performance integrating Korean traditional "Samulnori" rhythm with comic and drama! Audiences of all ages and nationalities can enjoy! Everyone is welcome!
Since the first performance in October 1997, this world famous Non-verbal Performance made a record of 20% above full capacity at the theater driving the largest number of audience in Korean History.
Nanta made its international debut in 1999 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it received an award for best performance. Since then, it has been staged in the U.K. , Germany , Austria , Italy , Japan , Taiwan , Singapore , the Netherlands , and Australia . With plenty of support from successful oversea performances, in February 2004, Nanta finally opened a long term performance in Broadway New York , being the first in Asia.
Voted to be one of " the 10 most famous tourist attractions in Seoul" by Korean Tourist Service (300,000 tourist every year)


Myeong Dong Nanta Theatre

⊙ Location	:	Unesco Building 3F, 50-14, Myeong Dong 2 Ga, Jung Gu, Seoul
⊙ Time	:	MON-FRI : 17:00, 20:00 SAT,SUN, Holidays : 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
⊙ Price	:	VIP: 60,000won S: 50,000won A: 40,000won
⊙ Seats	:	386 seats (VIP:119 seats, S:156 seats, A:111 seats)

Jeong Dong Nanta Theatre

⊙ Location	:	Star Six Jeong Dong Art Hall, Jeong Dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
⊙ Time	:	Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays : 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
⊙ Price	:	VIP: 60,000won S: 50,000won
⊙ Seats	:	318 seats( VIP: 96 seats, S: 222 seats)

Gangnam Nanta Theatre

⊙ Location	:	I&H Building B2, Chungdamdong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Hakdong crossroad, ex-Kinema Theatre)
⊙ Time	:	TUE-FRI : 20:00 / SAT : 17:00, 20:00 SUN, Holidays : 17:00 MON : CLOSED
⊙ Price	:	VIP: 60,000won S: 50,000won
⊙ Seats	:	318 seats (VIP: 108 seats, S: 210 seats)

Jeju Nanta Theatre

⊙ Location	:	Jeju Media Center, 837-20, Ildo 2 dong, Jeju
⊙ Time	:	TUE-FRI : 20:00 / SAT : 17:00, 20:00 SUN, Holidays : 20:00 MON : CLOSED
⊙ Price	:	VIP: 50,000won S: 40,000won
⊙ Seats	:	336 seats (VIP: 128 seats, S: 208 seats)

For your Reservation

Please e-mail (fides@fidestravel.co.kr) or call us (T. 02-755-5470) for your reservation.
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