5-Day Korea Golden route by K-shuttle Tour from Seoul Including Busan, Yeosu

Day 1 · Seoul - Gongju - Jeonju

1. Meeting at parking lot next to Dongwha duty free shop at exi

   Meeting at parking lot next to Dongwha duty free shop at exit number 6 of Gwanghwamun subway station at 8am

   30분
2. Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong입장권 포함

   Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong (reign 462-523) contains representative relics of the Baekje period (234~678). The Songsan-ri Tombs contain the graves of kings from the period when Baekje's capital was Gongju, and it is believed to contain 10 such graves. Only seven graves have been discovered so far. The popular Tomb of King Muryeong is the 7th tomb, and it is the resting place for Baekje's 25th King Mu-Ryeong and his queen. This tomb was discovered accidentally when installing pipes to prevent tombs number 5 and 6 from being flooded. Tomb of King Muryeong was found to be unusual in the way it was built and what it contained. It was built with bricks like the 6th Tomb, and many national treasures were found inside, supplying scholars studying Baekje culture with precious research material.

   2시간
3. Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress입장권 포함

   Located in Gongju-si, Gongsanseong Fortress is a mountain castle which was established during the Baekje. Enjoy the breathtaking view of the Geumgang riverside right here. Follow the trail path a little further up and Imryugak Pavilion appears, known as the largest of its kind within the fortress. It is worth the visit for its historical and cultural significance, and also for the beautiful view Geumgang riverside and the castle’s trail.

   1시간
4. Jeonju Hanok Village

   While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions. Jeonju Hanok Village is especially beautiful for its unique roof edges, which are slightly raised to the sky. A part of Hanok has been set aside so that tourists can experience traditional Korean life, called Hanok Life Experience Hall. The food provided is very traditional, which adds to the traditional ambience. At Jeonju Hanok Village, visitors can enjoy traditional Korean life and traditional foods like bibimbap, the most well known dish from the Jeonju region.

   2시간

숙박 HOTEL : Jeonju Ramada or similar (4star)

Day 2 · Jeonju - Gwangju - Suncheon - Yeosu

1. May 18th National Cemetery입장권 포함

   The May 18th National Cemetery, located in front of Mudeungsan Mountain, is the symbol of freedom and democracy and is the grave of victims during the contention for democracy in May 1980. Victims were carried and buried by handcarts and garbage trucks in 1980. In 1997 the cemetery was exhumed and reburied at this memorial. May 18th became a national holiday of commemorating the people's desire for democracy.

   2시간
2. Suncheon Bay Garden입장권 포함

   The Suncheon Bay Garden was established in order to turn 1.12 square kilometers of natural habitat into a conservation area, where it houses over 505 species of trees and 113 species of flowers. Especially, the numerous groups of tulips and royal azaleas are truly a sight to see. In addition, the nearby 30,000-square-meter field of canola flowers is in full bloom in May, which creates a beautiful yellow "wave" of color and trees make a great shades of canopy for the area. *On the last Monday of every month, Suncheon Bay National Garden is closed and will be replaced by Nagan Eupseong Folk Village or Suncheon Drama filming.

   2시간
3. Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin

   During the Japanese invasion of the Imjin Waeran War (1592~1598), Admiral Yi Sun-shin decided this site should be used as his headquarters. For this reason, the site displays a lot of artifacts honoring his heroic endeavors in protecting the country. Including the items on display indoors, the hall itself was designated as National Treasure No. 304 in 2011.

   2시간

숙박 Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Yeosu or similar

식사 Breakfast

Day 3 · Yeosu - Jinju - Busan - Gyeongju

1. Jinjuseong

   Jinjuseong Fortress, which is historically linked to the Japanese invasion in 1592, was originally named Geoyeolseong Fortress during the Three Kingdom Period, later renamed as Chokseokseong Fortress in the Goryeo Dynasty and finally settled as Jinjuseong Fortress in the Joseon Dynasty.

   1시간
2. Jagalchi Market

   Jagalchi Market, located on the shoreside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish.

   2시간
3. Haeundae Beach

   Located near Haeundae Beach, it not only offers a spectacular view of the beach, but also has the appearance of a reputable international conference hall featuring both modern and natural beauty. Nurimaru APEC House has been used as a memorial hall and a prestigious international conference hall since the APEC summit meeting. Its interior design is a visual display of Korea’s creative traditional culture.

   2시간

숙박 Gyeongju Commodore Hote or similar.

식사 Breakfast

Day 4 · Gyeongju - Andong - Pyeongchang

1. Seokguram

   Seokguram is known to have been built with Bulguksa Temple. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite.

   2시간
2. Bulguksa Temple

   Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world.

   1시간
3. Andong Hahoe Folk Village입장권 포함

   Hahoe Village boasts exquisite scenic sights: the elegant Nakdong River flowing around the village, the magnificent Buyongdae Cliff, endlessly unfolding sandy beaches, and lush, ancient pine trees. Hahoe Village, along with Yangdong Village in Gyeongju, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category of “Historic Villages in Korea” on July 31, 2010.

   2시간

숙박 RAMADA Hotel & Suites Gangwon PyeongChang or same rank

식사 Breakfast

Day 5 · Pyeongchang - Mt.Seorak - Seoul

1. Alpensia Ski Jump Lounge

   The Venue Of 2018 Winter Olympic Games (Ski Jumping Stadium, Not Tower) As the main venue for the Pyeonchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Alpensia Resort has recently been the subject of buzz across the nation and within the international sports community. Visitors are able to enjoy the wide-open view of the beautiful scenery

   2시간
2. Seoraksan National Park

   Seorak National Park ● Sinheungsa & Seorak Mountain Mt. Seorak National Park, the peaks of the Seorak Mountains break through the clouds while jade-like water flows through the valleys, creating breathtaking views and making this Korea most famous national park there is a great bronze statue called Bronze Jwabul Statue, which is well over 10 meters high. Just beyond the statue, which is on a granite terrace, there is a bridge to the right called Hyeonsugyo, which was newly built for crossing the ravine. ● Seorak Cable Car (Optional tour : Seorak Cable Car, US$15) The best way to see Seoraksan Mountain if you only have a limited time, is by taking the Seorak Cable Car.

   입장료 별도 · 2시간
3. Dongwha Duty Free

   The tour ends around at 18:00pm in font of Dongwha Duty free shop

   20분

식사 Breakfast