The following group tours are extra tour packages from Hana Tour Inc. Each group tour will be materialized when each package meets the minimum number of reservations two days before the tour day. If you are interested in any of the following tours, make a reservation to the tours in advance by contacting Jessica Chun below. A contact person will also be available at the conference site to take your reservations.
Jessica Chun / HANA TOUR Service Inc.
(Tel:02-2127-1841, Fax:02-733-8030, E-mail:inbound@hanatour.com)
˘Ć Regular City Tours
Morning City Tour (09:00-12:30) US$40 Min. 4 people
(Gyeongbokgung Palace- National Folk Museum - Amethyst Factory - Namdaemun Market)
Gyeongbokgung Palace was served as the main palace of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) which was the last dynasty ever to exist in Korea. Its major buildings such as Geunjeongjeon throne hall, Gyeonghoeru banquet hall and Hyangwonjeong Pavilion have been well preserved and reflect the beauty of Korean traditional cultural heritage. Located in Gyeongbokgung Palace ground, National Folk Museum shows the legacies of Korean culture and history. Namdaemun Market is the largest conventional market of the country. The collection of products includes clothes, leather goods, sportswear, accessories, households, food and many other miscellaneous items
*The tour of Gyeongbok Palace and National Folk Museum is replaced by Deoksu Palace and National Palace Museum of Korea on Tuesday.
Afternoon City Tour (13:30-18:00) US$50 Min. 4 people
(Pass by Blue House-Jogyesa Temple-Insadong Antique Alley - Changdeokgung Palace)
After passing by Blue House, the presidential residence of Korea, you will visit Jogyesa Temple, the headquarters of Jogyejong sect, the main sect of Korean Buddhsim and enjoy shopping at Insadong, the antique alley which is lined with art galleries, antique shops, crafts shops, pottery shops, traditional restaurants and teahouses. Then escape from the bustle of Seoul even within the city by visiting Changdeokgung Palace which is considered the best preserved among the five royal palaces of Joseon Dynasty(1392-1910) and is known for its beautiful garden named ˇ®Huwon'(or ˇ®Biwon') showing the remarkable balance between the nature and architectures.
*The tour of Changdeokgung Palace is replaced by Changgyeonggung Palace on Monday.
Korean Folk Village (13:30-17:30) US$60 Min. 4 people
Escape from the bustling city of Seoul on this excursion of the picturesque countryside.
About an hour-drive from Seoul, Korean Folk Village brings visitors to the past traditional life of Koreans. There are potters, weavers, blacksmiths, and other artisans who still practice their trades in traditional fashion. There are also about 240 traditional houses and an amphitheater where the farmers's traditional music and dance is performed daily.
DMZ & 3 rd Tunnel (08:00-15:00) US$60 Min. 4 people
(Imjingak - Freedom Bridge-Dora Observatory - 3 rd Tunnel - Lunch - Amethyst Showroom)
About 44km from Seoul, Demilitarized Zone was established by the Korean Armistice Agreement, which was signed on July 27, 1953 to bring a truce to the Korean War.
DMZ tour includes a visit to Imjingak Park which was built in 1972 to soothe sorrow of those who had to flee their hometowns in North Korea and left their families behind during the Korean War; Dorasan Station , the point of interruption of Gyeongeuiseon Rail Road which was originally connected to Sineuiju city of North Korea from Seoul before the break of Korean War; Dora Observatory from which you can watch the village of North Korea;and the 3rd Tunnel which was allegedly built by North Koreans in 1979 for a second sneak attack to South Korea.
*There is no DMZ tour on Monday and national holidays.
*You must carry your passport on tour day.
(Seoul Tower - Dongdaemun Market) After obtaining a fantastic night view of whole city at Seoul Tower on Mt.Namsan, enjoy shopping at Dongdaemun Market, a large shopping area packed with traditional open-air market-stands and modern shopping malls. The collection of products includes clothes, fabrics, household goods, furniture, sports equipment, electronics, food, accessories and many other miscellaneous items.
Korea House Dinner Show(18:30-22:00) US$100 Min. 4 people
(Korea House buffet dinner and traditional performance)
Located in downtown Seoul, Korea House is a perfect place for you to feel the mood of a lifestyle long gone through the elegance of a traditional house, garden, pavilion and traditional Korean costumes. With the village of traditional houses in the nearby Namsan valley, you can appreciate the delightful and tastes of our traditional culture. After enjoy the commanding night view of whole city from Seoul Tower on Mt.Namsan, you will
*Buffet dinner and performance time :19:20-21:50
Gyeongju Tour (1Night2Days) US$370(Weekday), US$390(Weekend) Min. 4 people
(1st day/Seoul-Gyeongju Nat'l Museum-Tumuli Park-Cheomseongdae Observatory-Hotel, 2nd day/Hotel-Bulguksa Temple , Seokguram Grotto-Gyeongju Folk Crafts Village-Seoul)
Located at southeastern part of Korean peninsula, Gyeongju was served as the capital of the Silla Kindom for about a thousand year. Designated as one of the world's ten most historically significant sites by UNESCO in 1995, the entire city of Gyeongju itself is called ˇ°Museum without wallsˇ±, which is filled with numerous historic relics including the eminent temples with weathered stone pagodas, huge royal tombs and palace sites, etc.
*Tour cost includes accommodation(twin sharing basis) at deluxe class hotel (Kolon Hotel or Concorde Hotel) including breakfast, transportation, entrance fee and the service of English speaking guide.
*Single room surcharge : $55(Weekday), $70(Weekend)
* For more information, please contact to
Jessica Chun / HANA TOUR Service Inc.
(Tel:02-2127-1841, Fax:02-733-8030, E-mail:inbound@hanatour.com)