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Buddhist
Temple
 Dharma
drum and The wooden fish at the temple
 Ornament
on the wall of a Buddhist temple
 Hallasan
National Park
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duration:
9 days/ 8 nights
tour price:
on request (please fill in tour inquiry form)
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included:
- medium-class hotels and temple stay (breakfast included)
 - English-speaking
guide
- Transportation
during the tour
- Meals
as indicated
- All admission
fees and local taxes
different
level price packages are available depending on accommodation,
please contact us for details.
highlights: famous
National Parks of Korea, UNESCO World Heritage Sights
in Gyeongju,
Golgulsa
Temple where Buddhist monks practising famous Buddhist Martial
Arts, Haeinsa Temple containing Tripitaka Koreana (one of
the most significant complete Buddhist texts in the world),
Buddhist Temple Stay.
tour
conception:
The
real beauty of Korea can
be realized if you visit its National Parks with exciting
mountains, covering about 70% of the country. Here in Korean
mountains you can experience Buddhist Temple Stay, when guests
wear Buddhist monk clothes, participate in Buddhist ceremonies,
meals, meditation and daily routines.
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day by day itinerary:
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City,
(meals) |
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Itinerary |
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1st
day
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Seoul
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Arrive
in Incheon airport, pick up and transfer to your downtown
hotel in Seoul. |
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2nd
day
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Seoul,
Songnisan (B) |
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Leave
Seoul for to Songnisan National Park, visiting
Beopjusa Temple built in 553A.D., displaying
many famous artworks, including the oldest wooden building
in Korea and a stone lantern. Overnight in Songnisan
NP. |
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3rd
day
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Gyeongju
(B) |
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Drive
to Gyeongju National Park (contains several
UNESCO World Heritage sights). Visit Bulguksa Temple,
Seokguram Grotto. Overnight in Gyeongju. |
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4th
day
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Gyeongju
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Visit
Namsan Mountain (Gyeongju National Park) with
numerous stone Buddhas carved on the rocks dating back
to the 7th century. Move to Golgulsa temple - the only
temple in Korea built in the cave. Overnight in Golgulsa
temple with vegetarian food, meditation etc. (sleeping
on the mattress on the floor). |
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5th
day
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Gayasan
(B) |
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After
morning meditation see the Buddhist monks training famous
Buddhist Martial Arts 'Sunmudo'. Drive to Gayasan
National Park, visit Haeinsa Temple containing
Tripitaka Koreana (one of the most significant complete
Buddhist texts in the world) - National Treasure No
32. Temple Stay in Haeinsa Temple. |
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6th
day
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Busan,
Jeju
(B) |
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Drive
to Busan. Visit Jagalchi Seafood Market (find
here all types of underwater creatures). Flight to Jeju
Island. Visit the Mystery Road where the
cars roll uphill with the engine turned off (Hallasan
National Park). |
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7th
day
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Jeju
(B) |
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Explore
Hallasan National Park with Mt. Halla, the highest
peak in S. Korea or one of the volcanic craters. Taste
fresh green tea at Green Tea Plantations. |
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8th
day
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Jeju
(B) |
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Wild
Orchids and Bonsai Park. Seaside Waterfall. Jeju Folk
Village (go back in time and see how the Jeju people
lived years ago). Temple Stay in Yakcheonsa Temple,
which contains more than 80.000 golden statues of Buddha.
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9th
day
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Jeju,
Seoul
(B) |
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Return
to Jeju airport by limousine bus. Jeju to Seoul flight. |
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Note: this is a sample itinerary, we can customize your
tour, please let
us know your requirements.
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