Survey Seoul author 1 (Old Coast)

What to bring with you:

• a camera or phone for a photo;
• cash or bank card;
• comfortable shoes;
• weather clothing;
• If necessary, headgear and water.

The starting point of the tour:

• hotel

KIA Carnival New is a comfortable car for traveling around the city.

Recommended start time: no later than 08:00 am

Excursion programme

Ancient Joseon Gate

The first stop will be the historic gateway leading to the ancient Joseon Dynasty. It is possible to inspect the passage or stop for photos.

Seoul City Hall

We will pass by the old and new buildings of the City Hall, where you can see the combination of modern architecture and the historical heritage of the city.

Toksugun Palace

An overview of the small palace residence Toksugun from a car with a story about the history of the Korean monarchy.

Kwanhwamun Square

Walk through the central square of Seoul. There are two landmark monuments associated with the most important events of Korean history.

Gyeongbokkun Palace

10:00 – the solemn change of guard at the gate of one of the largest and most beautiful palaces of Korea – Gyeongbokkun. After the ceremony – a walk around the palace and get acquainted with its history. (The palace is closed on Tuesdays.)

Lunch at the street food market

After a tour of the palace - lunch at the famous street food market. He became widely known after the filming of the popular Korean show Running Man.

Market features:

• Located near Gyeongbokkun Palace;
• Here you can try traditional Korean dishes and snacks;
• the atmosphere of old Seoul;
• The opportunity to taste local cuisine inexpensively.

(Lunch is included in the price. If the market is closed on the day of the visit, another gastronomic market may be replaced.

Panoramic park on the mountain

Visit a little-known observation deck, where mass tourist groups do not usually come. You can only get here by car. From the top there is a beautiful panoramic view of Seoul.

Presidential Quarter

Passage through government buildings:

• Former police cordon;
• the territory of protection of the President;
• Residence of the current President of the Republic of Korea (travel inspection).

Traditional Korean village on the top of a mountain

Visit an atmospheric village with a national flavor. Here you will find rest and tea in a traditional tea house.

insadon

A walk along the famous Insadon Street is one of the best places to buy souvenirs.

Here you can find:

• Korean tea;
• ginseng;
• antiques;
• handicrafts;
• traditional pottery;
• works of art;
• national sweets and dishes.

Central Buddhist Temple

Visit one of the main Buddhist temples in Seoul with a story about Buddhism and the spiritual culture of Korea.

Chunggecheon Creek

Walk along the famous city creek Cheonggecheon - a real oasis in the center of the metropolis. Here you will learn the history of the restoration of this unique space and see the city from the other side.

Conclusion of the tour

At the end of the tour:

• return to the hotel;
• transfer to a convenient place in the city center for your further independent rest.

• guide services;
• entrance tickets to the palace;
• Lunch at the street food market;
• Tea ceremony in a traditional tea house;
• comfortable transfer;
• good mood and vivid impressions.

Not included in the price:

• dinner;
• personal expenses;
• buying souvenirs.