9D7N SPECIAL KOREA + BUDDHIST TRIPLE JEWELS TOUR Fare Quoted:
S $ 1828.00 / per person ( Twin sharing with group size of 25 to 32 pax.)
S $ 2098.00 / person (Single)
If the group size of 33 to 35 pax, the fare will reduced by S$35 per pax.
If the group size of 20 to 24 pax, the fare will added by S$35 per pax.
S $ 2098.00 / person (Single)
If the group size of 33 to 35 pax, the fare will reduced by S$35 per pax.
If the group size of 20 to 24 pax, the fare will added by S$35 per pax.
Fare Inclusive of :
• Singapore / Seoul / Singapore flights (Korean Air KE)
• Gimpo / Jeju / Busan inland two-way ticket
• Meals specified in the itinerary, hotel, attraction tickets
• Han Guomin Cultural Dance Entrance Fees
• ECOLAND Jeju island into a small train tickets and fares
• 7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
• Tips for Korean guide and driver
• Provide Chinese speaking tour guide
• Group accident insurance
• A bottle of mineral water per person per day
• Tour leader from my company
• Gimpo / Jeju / Busan inland two-way ticket
• Meals specified in the itinerary, hotel, attraction tickets
• Han Guomin Cultural Dance Entrance Fees
• ECOLAND Jeju island into a small train tickets and fares
• 7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
• Tips for Korean guide and driver
• Provide Chinese speaking tour guide
• Group accident insurance
• A bottle of mineral water per person per day
• Tour leader from my company
Fare exclusive of
• All airport tax, fuel tax, inland two-way airport tax (S $ 370.00)
• Hotel porter tips
Full vegetarian food without chives, eggs, onion and garlic.
• Hotel porter tips
Full vegetarian food without chives, eggs, onion and garlic.
Journey
OCTOBER 07: SINGAPORE-SEOUL INCHEON AIRPORT - KE 644 (2235/ 0650)
Assemble at Changi airport @ 2000hr for your direct flight to Incheon airport
OCTOBER 08: SEOUL-JEJU ISLAND - KE 1215 (1050/ 1155 ) (L/D)
Arrival Incheon airport and meet by your local guide. Transfer to Gimpo airport for your flight to Jeju
“Honeymoon island”. Discover the mysteries of Jeju island.
Mysterious Road: known as Dokkaebi Road, lies on a hill at the foot of a mountain, and connects two major highways on Jejudo Island. It has earned its name, as objects and liquid appear to roll and flow up the hill instead of down, when, in fact, such image of gravity defiance is an optical illusion rendered by the seemingly high surroundings.
Yongduam: Formed by 2 million years before the lava erupted after cooling, 10 meters high, 30 meters long. Sanbanggulsa Grotto: This is where monk Hye-Il (964~1053) had lived during the Goryeo Dynasty (918~1392). Mt. Sanbangsan is also designated as a natural monument.
Tapdong Shopping Street
Mysterious Road: known as Dokkaebi Road, lies on a hill at the foot of a mountain, and connects two major highways on Jejudo Island. It has earned its name, as objects and liquid appear to roll and flow up the hill instead of down, when, in fact, such image of gravity defiance is an optical illusion rendered by the seemingly high surroundings.
Yongduam: Formed by 2 million years before the lava erupted after cooling, 10 meters high, 30 meters long. Sanbanggulsa Grotto: This is where monk Hye-Il (964~1053) had lived during the Goryeo Dynasty (918~1392). Mt. Sanbangsan is also designated as a natural monument.
Tapdong Shopping Street
OCTOBER 09: SEONGSAN ILCHULBONG-SEONGEUP VILLAGE-YAKCHONSA TEMPLE/ ECOLAND(B/L/D)
Seongsan Ilchulbong: Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak rose from under the sea in a volcanic eruption over 100,000
years ago. There is a huge crater at the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak. The crater is about 600m in
diameter and 90m high. With the 99 sharp rocks surrounding the crater, it looks like a gigantic crown.
Seongeup Village: The Seongeup Folk Village shows the unique culture of Jeju Island: the black lava rock walls, the straight but curvy alleys to block the wind, and the stone grandfather statues (Harubang), which have become a prime feature of the landscape. The local black-haired pigs and tongsi (pigsty / restroom) are especially well-known characteristics of Jeju folk culture.
Yakcheonsa Temple: The architectural style of Yakcheonsa Temple is reminiscent of that of Buddhist temples of the early Joseon Dynasty. Upon entering Yakcheonsa Temple, guests will be greeted by a 5m-tall statue of Vairocana, the tallest of such statues in Korea, on a 4m high pedestal. The walls on both the right and left have been sculpted into large altar portraits of Buddha and in front of the Dharma Hall is a giant Buddhist temple bell, weighing 18 tons. Beloved for its size and grandeur, the temple consists of a main temple (2,652 meters squared) and a 3-story residential structure for the Buddhist monks. Yakcheonsa Temple is not only popular among Buddhists but is also a well sought after tourist destination.
ECO Land: Eco Land Theme Park is built in the 1km² Gotjawal primeval forest. Visitors can explore around in a train that looks like 1800s’ steam powered Baldwin train. In the large Gotjawal forest with railway trails, visitors can see a variety of plants, animals, and insects living in the mysterious Gotjawal forests, while touring around by the special train. It also has a lake for visitors to experience the ecosystem of the forest, take a walk, and enjoy picnic. Besides, there are many things to enjoy including Eco Bridge, Hovercraft, Eco Windmill, Picnic Garden, Kid’s Town, Eco Road, Bare Foot on Scoria, Floating Café, and topiary art works.
OCTOBER 10: JEJU-BUSAN-JAGALCHI MARKET-BEOMOSA TEMPLE STAY KE (B/L/D)
Jagalchi Market: is Korea's largest seafood market. Most of the people who sell fish are women. This market
represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. The Jagalchi Market is where you can see the lifestyle
of the indigenous Busan natives.
Beomosa Temple: located at the edge of Mt. Geumjeongsan, a famous mountain in Busan. About 1,300 years
ago it was constructed by monk Ui Sang in the 18th year (678) of King Munmu (reign 661~681) of the Silla
Kingdom. The original Beomeosa Temple building was lost during Imjinwaeran Invasion (Japanese Invasion of
Korea in 1592) but was renovated in 1713, which remains as it now is. Daeungjeon is one of the most delicate
and luxurious architectures of the Joseon Dynasty
(1392~1910). Overnight at Beomosa temple and activities as
below;
17:00 – 17:40PM: Mealtime
17:40 – 18:20: Allocation of male & female dormitories (Sangha separate dormitory)
19:00 – 20:00: Meditation
20:00 – 21:00: Tea Brewing Experience
03:00 – 04:00AM: Morning Praying
04:00 – 06:00AM: Meditation
06:00 – 07:00AM: Breakfast
07:00 – 08:00AM: Forest Walking Self-Reflection
17:00 – 17:40PM: Mealtime
17:40 – 18:20: Allocation of male & female dormitories (Sangha separate dormitory)
19:00 – 20:00: Meditation
20:00 – 21:00: Tea Brewing Experience
03:00 – 04:00AM: Morning Praying
04:00 – 06:00AM: Meditation
06:00 – 07:00AM: Breakfast
07:00 – 08:00AM: Forest Walking Self-Reflection
OCTOBER 11: TONGDOSA TEMPLE/ BUKGULSA TEMPLE/ SEOKGURAM GROTTO (B/L/D)
Tongdosa Temple: The 1st jewel of Korea Buddhism. Tongdosa Temple is famous for not having any Buddhist
statues in the temple. This is because the real shrines of the Buddha are preserved here. The name 'Tongdosa'
was named after the belief that mankind can be saved through Buddhism. After Monk Ja-Jang brought the
shrines of Buddha from Tang China, Tongdosa Temple was built during Queen Sun-Deok's reign (646). The
temple is similar to a museum because of the numerous relics inside. The several hundred year-old pine trees
lined up from the entrance to Ilju Gate, the small drum (used when praying in front of a Buddha figure) and
bell, the sunset, the pond and the rocks and waterfalls behind the temple are grouped and called the 'Eight
Famous Sceneries of Tongdosa Temple.'
Bulguksa Temple: is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by
UNESCO in 1995. Bulguksa Temple is home to many important cultural relics such as Dabo-tap (National
Treasure No. 20), Seokga-tap (National Treasure No. 21) Yeonhwa-gyo* Chilbo-gyo (National Treasure No. 22),
Cheongun-gyo,* Baegun-gyo (National Treasure No. 23), the Golden Seated Vairocana Buddhist Figure
(National Treasure No. 26), the Golden Seated Amita Figure (National Treasure No. 27), and Sari-tap (Treasure
No. 61).
Seokguram Grotto: located on Mt.Tohamsan, is the representative stone temple of Korea. Designated as
World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite. Seokguram is
an artificial stone temple made of granite, and is located on the eastern peak of Mt. Toham. Inside the
round-shaped main hall, there are the Bonjon Statue, Bodhi-sattva and his disciples. Seokguram was built to
preserve these statues. The Bonjon figure wearing a generous smile is seated on the stage engraved with lotus
flower design. The rounded ceiling looks like a half-moon or a bow and has a lotus flower decorated cover on
it.
OCTOBER 12: HAEINSA TEMPLE/ SEONGGWANSA TEMPLE (B/L/D)
Haeinsa Temple: The 2nd Jewel. The name "Haein" which means truly enlightened world of Buddha and our
naturally undefiled mind. Along with the Tripitaka Koreana (National Treasure No.32) and Janggyeongpanjeon
(National Treasure No. 52), 15 more public treasures and some 200 private treasures are enshrined at Haeinsa
Temple, it took 16 years to finish the Tripitaka Koreana, the most famous national treasure of Haeinsa Temple,
which was made as a wish to overcome the national crisis caused by Mongolia Invasion. The printing blocks
are 68cm wide, 24.5cm long, 3 cm thick with wood fixed at each end to maintain balance and lacquer was
applied to prevent corrosion. Silver magnolias growing near the South Sea and Geojae area were cut down,
soaked in sea water for several years and then dried to make these printing blocks. The blocks are a result of
the king and his people's effort to repulse the Mongolian army with support from Buddha. The 81,340 blocks
include 6,791 volumes.
Seonggwansa Temple: The 3rd Jewel. It is said that the temple was established during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), but the history of the temple is not very clear as there are no remains or written documents of the temple from the Goryeo period that remain today.
The name of the temple was changed to Geumdeoksa in 1943, but it recovered its original name of Seonggwangsa in 1994. Seonggwansa means that its disciplines are to practice Buddhist teachings and spread the teachings of Buddha.
OCTOBER 13: MAGOKSA TEMPLE/ SUWON FOLK VILLAGE/ DONGDAEMUN MARKET (B/L/D)
Magoksa Temple: is surrounded by a mountain and rivers curving a yin-yang shape. Perhaps because of such
a shape, this temple was never damaged by any major wars during the Joseon Period (1392-1910). As much as
the temple's fame, the beauty of the surrounding mountains is renowned especially the area surrounded by
Mt. Taehwasan, where Taegeukcheon River flows in the shape of the yin-yang.
Suwon Folk Village: visitors can experience the natural atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty, including various household goods from different regions. All these features have been relocated and restored to provide visitors with a broad understanding of Korean food, clothing, and housing style of the past.
OCTOBER 14: GYEONGBOK PALACE/ BLUE HOUSE/ KOREA CULTURAL EXPERIENCE/ NATIONAL GINSENG OUTLET/ KOREA COSMETICS HOUSE/ SHINCHON LADIES STREET/ AMETHYST SHOWROOM/ CHEONGDONG CULTURAL PERFORMANCE (B/L/D)
Gyeongbok Palace: is arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all five palaces.
The premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919) .
Blue House: signature markings of the Presidential Residence of Cheong Wa Dae are its blue tiles. It is the first thing that catched one's attention upon entering the premises. The blue tiles and the smooth roof blend beautifully with Mt. Bugaksan in the backdrop.
Korea Cultural Experience: D.I.Y Kimchi-making & photography session wearing traditional Korean dress Cheongdong Theater:
OCTOBER 15: LOCAL SNACKS STORE-INCHEON AIRPORT - KE 641 ( 1840/ 2350 ) (B)
Stop at local snacks store for your last minutes shopping and transfer to Incheon airport.
