The following tours will provide an opportunity for participants to find out more about Korean culture and sites. Please check below for optional tour programs.

Tour Application

Participants who would like to join any of the IPA 2013 tours, please download the application form and send it to the official tour agency, PLAZA 21.

Remarks
- If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the tour may be canceled.

Tour Program

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T-01 IT Korea Tour
Time 10:00-13:00
ITINERARY Samsung D’light - Bongeunsa Temple
PRICE KRW48,000/person (minimum 10 persons basis)
CONDITIONS Assistance of English speaking guide
15-seat minibus
All admissions included.

Located within the Samsung Electronics building in Seocho-dong, Seoul, 'Samsung D'light' is a global exhibition space that showcases the latest product lineup by Samsung Electronics. The three-storied exhibition space is not merely a display of electronic products, but a space of interaction that allows visitors to experience new life patterns through state-of-the-art digital technology categorized by theme.
Bongeunsa Temple is located to the north of the COEX building, and was constructed in the 10th year of Shilla King Weongseong’s reign (794). Originally located near the royal mausoleum (1km southwest), the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee, are stored here.

T-02 Leisurely Walk through Seoul Forest
Time 13:30-18:00
ITINERARY Leisurely Walk in Seoul Forest
PRICE KRW 50,000/person (Minimum 10 persons basis)
CONDITIONS Assistance of English speaking guide
15-seat minibus

Opened in June of 2005, the Seoul Forest is not just an arboretum but a park that has many kinds of features for families, couples or solos. The forest covers 1.15 million m² of land. Seoul Forest consists of five sections: the Culture and Arts Park, the Ecological Forest, the Eco-Experience Center, the Marshland Ecological Center and the Han Riverside Park. The ecological forest was created as a natural habitat for wild animals, which you can see at close range. In order to create a suitable and safe environment for these animals, a 5-7 meter hill in the south, a reed field in the north, and a pond in the center of the forest were built to cultivate a sense of harmony between humans, animals and nature.

T-03 Traditional Korean Culture Experience
Time 13:30-18:00
ITINERARY Traditional Culture Experience(Tea ceremony & Hanbok Dress-up)
-Dongdaemun Market
PRICE KRW 98,000/person (Minimum 10 persons basis)
CONDITIONS Assistance of English speaking guide
15-seat minibus
All admissions included.

MiSuDa is a traditional cultural experience program held at Seoul Nasman Gugakdang (Traditional Theater). The program is divided into three different sessions: traditional costume, traditional tea ceremony, and traditional music. The costume experience involves wearing and taking pictures in hanbok (traditional clothes); the tea ceremony involves learning the etiquette of serving and drinking tea; and the music session involves watching gugak (traditional music) performances. It's a terrific cultural experience.

T-04 Korea Museum & Downtown Seoul Tour
Time 13:00-17:30
ITINERARY National Museum of Korea - N Seoul Tower
PRICE KRW61,000/person (minimum 10 persons basis)
CONDITIONS Assistance of English speaking guide
15-seat minibus
All admissions included.

The largest museum in Korea, the National Museum of Korea houses precious Korean cultural assets that silently tell the story of Korea’s fascinating history, from ancient days to the modern era. A landmark of the metropolitan city of Seoul, N Seoul Tower (formerly known as Namsan Tower) provides endless fun and excitement. From its highest point, N Seoul Tower has been embracing the city for the last 25 years giving people unforgettable memories and stories .

T-05 Royal Relics Tour
Time 09:00-12:30
ITINERARY Seonjeongneung Royal Tomb - Sinsadong Garosu-gil Road
PRICE KRW51,000/person (Minimum 10 persons basis)
CONDITIONS Assistance of English speaking guide
15-seat minibus
All admissions included.

Seonjeongneung comprises the Seolleung Royal Tomb and the Jeongneung Royal Tomb. Seonjeongneung houses the burial mounds of King Seongjong (1469-1494), his wife Queen Jeonghyeon, and King Jungjong (1506-1544) of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). There are numerous small hills with clusters of trees that create a border between the mystery and serenity of the royal tombs and the hustle and bustle of downtown Seoul. Sinsadong garosu-gil that runs from Sinsa Station (Subway Line 3) to Hyeondae high school is a popular, upscale street in Seoul. The street (also known as ‘artists' street’) has an eccentric flair thanks to its variety of charmingly decorated coffee shops, and designer stores. Garosu-gil is particularly popular in autumn when the leaves begin to fall.

T-06 Royal Relics Morning Tour
Time 09:00-12:30
ITINERARY Gyeongbok Palace & National Folk Museum - Insadong Antique Alley
PRICE KRW51,000/person (Minimum 10 persons basis)
CONDITIONS Assistance of English speaking guide
15-seat minibus
All admissions included.

Gyeongbokgung Palace is built in 1394 as a primary residence for the royal family. The National Folk Museum displays the lifestyle of ancient Koreans. There are 20,000 vestiges, with a total of 4,000 folk relics. The National Folk Museum displays the lifestyle of ancient Koreans. There are 20,000 vestiges, with a total of 4,000 folk relics. Insadong Antique Alley is a narrow street lined with antique stores and modern art galleries where visitors can wander and browse at leisure.

T-07 Walking Tour along the Seoul Fortress
Time 10:00-17:00
ITINERARY Dongdaemun History & Culture Park
- Trekking along the Seoul fortress(Dongdaemun - Naksan Park)
PRICE KRW 81,000/person (Minimum 10persons basis)
CONDITIONS Assistance of English speaking guide
15-seat minibus
Lunch & Admission included

The area around the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park used to be a branch of Hullyeongdogam, or the ‘Special Directorate for Military Training’. It was here that about 20 government buildings were discovered, along with a tile-covered footpath and a pond that was part of a garden. Numerous relics were also found in the area, many of which can be viewed in the nearby museum. By itself, however, the restored areas need a bit of imagination. The Seoul fortress walls, or “Seonggwak“ in Korean, were built according to 9th century Oriental geomancy, which stated that a kingdom’s capital should be protected by mountains on its north, south, east, and west. You will embark on a kilometer-long hike northward toward Naksan Park from the hustle and bustle of the Dongdaemun area. You will feel yourself being lifted above the frenzy of the city. To your left, clearly marking the trail, were stone walls with battlements standing over ten meters tall.

T-08 Trip to Tripitaka Koreana Festival 2D1N
Time Oct. 5 ~ Oct. 6
ITINERARY Day 1 SEOUL / Mt. GAYA / DAEGU
Met by guide - Transfer to Mt. Gaya National Park by minivan - Lunch on your own - Visit Haeinsa Temple & enjoy Tripitaka Festival - Transfer to Daegu - Dinner at local restaurant - Overnight at Daegu Grand Hotel
Day 2 DAEGU / SEOUL
Breakfast at hotel - Tour of Yangyeongsi (herbal market) and Museum of Oriental Medicine & Cultural Center – Lunch on your own - Return to Seoul
PRICE KRW500,000/person (Minimum 4 persons basis)
CONDITIONS 1nite at Daegu Grand Hotel on twin sharing basis.
1 breakfast at hotel & 1 dinner at local restaurant
9-seat minivan with English-speaking guide
Admission included.

Haeinsa Temple was founded during the third year of King Ae-Jang’s reign (802) and contains Unesco World Heritage Tripitaka Koreana and Janggyeongpanjeon. 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 the Mongolian Invasion. The printing blocks are 68cm wide, 24.5cm long, 3 cm thick with wood fixed at each end to maintain balance with lacquer applied to prevent corrosion.
A tradition dating back 350 years, the Daegu Yangnyeongsi (herb medicine market) was an international market where herbal medicines from China, Russia, Europe, and other regions were sold.

T-09 Cheongju International Craft Biennale 2D1N Tour
Time Oct. 5 ~ Oct. 6
ITINERARY Day 1 SEOUL / CHEONGJU / MT. SONGNI
Met by guide - Transfer to Cheongju by minivan & arrival in Cheongju – International Craft Biennale - Lunch on your own - Tour of Jikji Pavillion & Korean Craft Museum – Dinner at local restaurant – Transfer to Mt. Songni - Overnight at Lake Hills Hotel
Day 2 MT. SONGNI / SEOUL
Breakfast at hotel – Tour of Mt. Songni Nat’l Park & Beobjusa Temple – Lunch – Transfer to Seoul
PRICE KRW470,000/person (Minimum 4 persons basis)
CONDITIONS 1nite at Lake Hills Hotel on twin sharing basis.
1 breakfast at hotel, 1 lunch & 1 dinner at local restaurant
9-seat minivan with English-speaking guide
Admission included.

Cheongju is the place where ancient ironware, printing and the information revolution capable of casting JIKJI, the world’s oldest metal printed book, sprung up. The International Craft Biennale showcases the modern craft trends in ceramics, wood lacquer, metal, textile, and glass and opens the new prospect of world craft culture, which is now considered as the world’s largest and most highly regarded biennale convention for crafts.
Built in the 14th year of Silla King Jin-Heung's reign (553) , Beopjusa Temple is located on Mt. Songnisan, containing within it 1,500 years of history and a matching list of numerous National Treasures and Monuments. Here you can experience the Buddhist culture reflected in these artifacts.

T-10 Legendary Gyeongju 2D1N Tour
Time Oct. 5 ~ Oct. 6
ITINERARY Day 1 SEOUL / GYEONGJU
Met by guide - Transfer to Gyeongju by minivan & arrival in Gyeongju - Lunch on your own - Tour of Gyeongju (Gyeonju National Museum, Tumuli Park, Anapji Pond) – Dinner at local restaurant - Overnight at Gyeongju Suites Hotel
Day 2 GYEONGJU / SEOUL
Breakfast at hotel - Tour of Seokguram Grotto & Bulguksa Temple – Lunch on your own - Return to Seoul
PRICE KRW500,000/person (Minimum 4 persons basis)
CONDITIONS 1nite at Gyeongju Suites Hotel on twin sharing basis.
1 breakfast at hotel & 1 dinner at local restaurant
9-seated minivan with English-speaking guide
Admission included.

Gyeongju was the capital of the Silla Kingdom for a thousand years, and the valley in which it is situated has a great concentration of historic buildings, temples, and artifacts. After the Silla Kingdom unified the peninsula in A.D. 676, the city developed into one of the world's major cultural centers. The area is called a "Museum without Walls" because of the wealth of historical buildings and treasures to be found there.

T-11 Geumseonsa Temple Stay
Time Oct. 5 ~ Oct. 6
ITINERARY Day 1 HOTEL / GEUMSEONSA TEMPLE
Met by guide - Transfer to Geumseonsa Temple by minivan – Registration – Temple Tour - Dinner (gongyang) – Buddhist Ceremonial Service (yebul) – Meditation (chamseon) – Overnight
Day 2 GEUMSEONSA TEMPLE / HOTEL
Early morning Buddhist Ceremonial Service – Meditation - Breakfast (balwoo gongyang) – Communal Work - Tea time with Buddhist monk – Hiking to Mt. Bukhansan Nat’l Park - Lunch (gongyang) – Return to your hotel
PRICE KRW220,000/person (Minimum 4 persons basis)
CONDITIONS 1nite at Geumseonsa Temple
1 breakfast , 1 lunch & 1 dinner at the temple
9-seated minivan with English-speaking guide
Admission included.

Geumseonsa Temple, which is located at the foot of Samgaksan (Bukhansan) Mountain, is within easy access from downtown Seoul. It was established by Great Monk Jacho (penname ‘Muhak’) who lived from 1327 to 1405. The temple is placed in a valley surrounded by beautiful mountain rocks and green pine forest. Geumseonsa Temple offers three types of temple stay: quality rest, Buddhist cultural experience, and temple life.