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Short excursion on Wednesday (Sep. 28)

    Buses will leave to take you to the downtown area at 2:30pm on 9/28. There, a walking tour of Bukchon Hanok Village or Kyungbokgung palace is planned.  After that, we will move to SamcheongGak, where you can enjoy the traditional Korean atmosphere, a performance, and the dinner banquet. You have your choice among Bukchon Hanok Village and Kyungbokgung Palace. Please let us know your choice until Sep. 27. The registration fee will cover the cost.

 

Option A. Bukchon Hanok Village(ºÏÃÌÇÑ¿Á¸¶À»)
   
Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse in Korean traditional culture.

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     37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul  (¼­¿ïƯº°½Ã Á¾·Î±¸ °èµ¿±æ 37 (°èµ¿))

¢ÂHomepage
     
bukchon.seoul.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
     
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=561382
     (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch)


 

 

Option B. Gyeongbokgung Palace (°æº¹±Ã)
    
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.

The premises were once destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (Japanese Invasions, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace buildings were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919).

Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond, have remained relatively intact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculptures of contemporary art.

The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located on the eastern side within Hyangwonjeong.

¢ÂAddress
     161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (¼­¿ïƯº°½Ã Á¾·Î±¸ »çÁ÷·Î 161 (¼¼Á¾·Î))

¢ÂHomepage
    
 royalpalace.go.kr (Korean, English)
   
  http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264337
     (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch)

 

   

 

 
   
Tour in Seoul

   Seoul has many interesting destinations and options for tour either of historical or civic, including ancient places and high-end shopping and night-life options.

    You can find some example tour options/attractions and VISITKorea !

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

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