8D Instagrammable Korea

HIGHLIGHTS

DAY 1: SINGAPORE - INCHEON

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Incheon.

DAY 2: INCHEON

Highlights: Ganghwa Peace Observatory, Ganghwa Dolmen sites, Joyangbangjik cafe, Sinpo Market, Songdo Central Park, Songdo Triple Street

Annyeonghaseyo! Upon arrival, we will proceed to visit Ganghwa Peace Observatory. This is also the closest where you could catch a glimpse of North Korean's life from a distance. There were many things that will remind you of North Korean’s village in the drama “Crash Landing on You”. Next, visit the impressive Ganghwa Dolmen sites where the dolmens were built in B.C 1000. Thereafter enjoy a relaxing afternoon coffee at the nostalgic Joyangbangjik

cafe, an old textile factory turned unique retro cafe decked out in “blast from the past” ornaments, an instagramable café not to be missed. Next visit one of Korea well-known Sinpo Market which dates back to the late 19th century when vendors began selling fresh vegetables to the Japanese, Chinese, and Westerners who settled in the area. Later in the afternoon, visit the Songdo Central Park, the first seawater park in the country before proceeding to

Songdo Triple Street which shows off 365 days of new trends and styles making it a must-visit spot. It also appears in many Korean Drama such as “It’s Okay Not to be Okay”, “Our Beloved Summer” and many more.

DAY 3: INCHEON - SEOUL

Highlights: Incheon Open Port, 19th century style eco-friendly electric car, Songwol-dong fairy tale Village, Jajangmyeon museum, Chinatown street, Jayu Park, Gimpo Hyundai Premium Outlet, Ikseon-dong street

Incheon – Seoul

(Breakfast/ Korean Jajangmyeon with Sweet Sour Pork Lunch/Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap with Korean Pancake Dinner)

Annyeonghaseyo! Morning, proceed to one of the most recognizable destinations in the city, the Incheon Open Port also known as Gaehangjang. Here you will get to visit unique sites and attractions onboard the 19th century style eco-friendly electric car. First you will visit to Songwol-dong fairy tale Village, a truly magical themed village donned by painted alleys of fairy-tale characters. Next visit Jajangmyeon museum which is the birthplace of jajangmyeon (black soy bean noodles), one of Korean's most beloved dishes, known to have originated from Chinatown in Seollin-dong, Jung-gu of Incheon. This is special

museum dedicated to the dish, introducing its history, progress in development, and the influence and value it effected on Korea. Thereafter stop by the Chinatown street and adjacent to it is the Japanese town. Here you will get to admire the unique Chinese and Japanese building architecture which is divided by the Cheongiljogyeji Stairway It is also connected to Jayu Park where you can see the Incheon Sea from the top of the stairs. Later in the

afternoon, enjoy the long awaited shopping therapy at the Gimpo.

DAY 4: SEOUL

Spend the day at leisure enjoying retail therapy and food hunt at the various shopping street in Seoul.

DAY 5: SEOUL - YONGIN - GYEONGGI

Highlights: Everland, Yeoju Green Tour Farm with DIY Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup

This morning, we will embark on a visit to Everland, South Korea’s largest theme park. Unleash your inner child and enter a colourful realm of thrilling rides and entertainment. Next, enjoy a comforting dinner of DIY Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup, featuring tender chicken simmered with aromatic herbs and rice in a nourishing broth, perfect for a cozy evening at the Yeoju Green Tour Farm.

DAY 6: YONGIN - SEOUL

DAY 7: SEOUL

Highlights: Tongin Market, Myeongdong shopping street, Hongik University Street

This morning, proceed to Ginseng Monopoly Showroom before making a stop at an Odbo cosmetic shop to stock up on skincare products from this feted brand. Next, visit Tongin Market. Dating back to June 1941, this was a public market set up for Japanese residents when Korea was under Japanese rule. Now it is a bustling yet traditional market filled with street vendors, restaurants and grocery stores. Experience purchasing an authentic Korean street snack lunch box using traditional coins like how it was back in the olden days. Next start your shopping spree at Hongik University Street, the most popular shopping area around Hongdae, before continuing to Myeongdong shopping street.

DAY 8: SEOUL - INCHEON - SINGAPORE

In the morning, visit Healthy Liver Centre where you can shop for health products. If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping at a local provision shop before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.