8D Colourful Korea + Santorini

HIGHLIGHTS

SEOUL

• Seongsu-dong Café St.
• Gyeongbok Palace
• Korean Ginseng Specialty Store
• Korean cosmetics
• Gimbap Making + Hanbok Wearing Experience
• Myeong-dong
• Healthy Liver Showroom
• Hongik University Street

GYEONGSANGBUK-DO

• Mungyeong Rail Bike
• Andong Hahoe Folk Village • Pohang Space Walk

GYEONGJU / BUSAN

• Bulguksa Temple
• Gyeongju National Museum
• Haeundae Blue Line Park
• Gamcheon Culture Village
• Taejongdae + Danubi Train Riding
• Yongdusan Park
• Nampo-dong International Market and BIFF Square

DAEGU / DANYANG / CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO

• Songhae Park
• Kim Gwangseok Themed Murals and Story House
• Suyanggae Light Tunnel
• Dodamsambong Peaks
• Gugyeong Traditional Market
• Mancheonha Sky Walk
• Hands-on Blueberry Cookie Making Experience or Blueberry Picking

ITINERARY

DAY 1 SINGAPORE – INCHEON
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and begin your holiday with a pleasant flight to Seoul.

Note: In the event of morning flight, passengers will take a first journey to the late 19th century in an old-style electric car and can take a tour at open port area. After that, you’ll have fresh seafood noodles before checking into your hotel in Incheon.
Enjoy an Eco-friendly car + an additional dinner (Seafood Noodle) and Hotel breakfast.

DAY 2 INCHEON – MUNGYEONG (GYEONGSANGBUK-DO) – ANDONG

Lunch: Stir-fried Pork with Herbal Stone / Dinner: Andong Jjimdak – This morning, we will enjoy the Mungyeong Rail Bike (1 Rail Bike for 4 people). The railway used to transport coal more than 20 years ago has now become a tourist resource, and it is the “Mungyeong Rail Bike” that was the first in Korea to walk on the rails. On the rail bike in Mungyeong, you can see the first of the eight scenic spots in Gyeongsangbuk – Jinnam Bridge, feel the cool river breeze, and enjoy the thrill of running in the tunnel. Continue on to Andong Hahoe Folk Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a traditional village from the Joseon Dynasty.

DAY 3 ANDONG – POHANG – GYEONGJU – BUSAN

Hotel Breakfast / Lunch: Roast Duck with pumpkin / Dinner: Assorted Grilled Clam –
Today we will go to the Pohang Space Walk. A curved steel frame with bright lighting, portrays the symbol of Pohang, “the city of steel and light.” Next to transfer to Gyeongju, visit Bulguksa Temple, which was designated as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1995.

Despite being over 1,500 years old, it is still worth seeing for its exquisite stone carving craftsmanship, cloister and Daeungjeon Hall. The interior of the treasure hall where the statue of Seokamoni is placed is gorgeous, and the carvings of the many pagodas are elegant and beautiful. It was the pinnacle of Silla culture at that time. Next, visit Gyeongju National Museum, they have special exhibitions which is Silla Dynasty’s Golden Crown, the only crown culture in East Asia. Among exhibits, the Emille Bell is one of the largest and most beautifully resonant bells ever made in Asia.

Note: Children under the height of 110 cm are not permitted to enter the Pohang Space Walk.

DAY4 BUSAN – DAEGU

Hotel Breakfast / Lunch: Must-eat pork bone soup rice in Busan – Today we will experience a train ride on Haeundae Blue Line Park – a leisure and entertainment facility built along the coastline of Busan (about 30 minutes by one-way train). All seats in the carriage have glass windows facing the sea on one side, and the railway tracks extending along the coastline allow passengers to enjoy the beautiful sea view. Next, visit Gamcheon Culture Village, known as “Korea’s Santorini” (a mural village). It is located at the foot of the mountain and is a beautiful village formed by
houses gathered in steps in the center of the alleys. This was originally an old residential area on the hill in Busan. Due to the promotion of the re-planning
of the city, various colours and lovely landscaping have been used to add an artistic atmosphere to the village.

Built along the hillside, there are small stepped houses with lovely crayon colors.
There are also maze-like alleys, making this a fairy tale world. You can relive your
childhood in Taejongdae by riding the Danubi train. A natural park of Busan with magnificent cliffs facing the open sea on the southernmost tip of the island of Yeongdo-gu. Thereafter, proceed to Yongdusan Park which offers a beautiful
view of Busan Port and the surrounding scenery. Next, visit Nampo-dong
International Market and BIFF Square, which promote the advancement of Korea’s film industry, and also contribute to Busan’s newly transformed district as an international cultural tourist city. The biggest charm of Nampo-dong is that it has a variety of fashionable shopping products, allowing you to shop to the fullest and enjoy the pleasure and fun of shopping.

Seasonal Inclusion: Taejongdae Hydrangeas’ flowering period starts mid-June to early July.

DAY 5 DAEGU – DANYANG

Hotel Breakfast / Lunch Potato Pork Bone Hotpot / Dinner: Abalone Gingseng
Chicken Soup – After breakfast, visit Songhae Park, which was developed in 2017 along with Okyeonji Pond. The name of Songhae Park is after Korea’s famous singing competition show host, Song Hae, whose statue and caricatures are inside the park. Next, proceed to Kim, Gwangseok themed murals and Story House, he
was a legendary singer who wrote many great songs. It had been such a positive
atmosphere, a true celebration of the man’s life and music. Thereafter, transfer
to Danyang Suyanggae Light Tunnel, a magical wonderland of colourful lights, featuring a secret garden! The multimedia tunnel makes you wonder and amaze.

DAY 6 DANYANG – SEOUL

Hotel Breakfast / Dinner: Korean BBQ Buffet – After breakfast, visit the Mancheonha
Sky Walk, which is 80-90 metres above the sea level on a cliff above the Namhangang River. A panoramic view of the Danyang and Sobaeksan Mountian
can be seen from the observatory. Thereafter, visit Gugyeong Traditional Market to experience its unique culture with various street foods. In the spring, summer, fall and winter, you can enjoy Blueberry Cookie Making (all year around) or Blueberry Picking (Seasonal: mid-June through end-July) at Blueberry Farm Village. Continue to visit Seongsu-dong Café St. Brooklyn of Seoul, originally a shoe district, has become the “it” spot to hang out in Seoul, Korea with its converted warehouses and cafes and boutique shops.

DAY 7 SEOUL

Hotel Breakfast / Lunch: Michelin Restaurant Satisfy Pork Knuckle Set – Our Seoul city sightseeing will allow all to view the grandeur of the 40-acre Gyeongbok Palace, which was built in AD 1394 during the Chosun Dynasty. En route, stop at the Korean Taekuk Ginseng Gallery and Korean Cosmetics Showroom, where Korea-manufactured beauty products are available at affordable prices. Following that, you
will enjoy the DIY Gimbap and Hanbok Experience. Do you know the Netflix
K-drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo”? This time you can make Gimbap like
Woo! A unique Korean travel experience [in traditional costumes] is also available.
Put on the ancient traditional Hanbok and happily capture the beautiful shadow
in the antique traditional Hanok-style scene. Last but not least, contiune,
“Shopping sensations in Myeong-dong” one of Seoul’s main shopping and tourism
districts.

DAY 8 SEOUL – INCHEON – SINGAPORE

Hotel Breakfast / Meal on Board – After breakfast, proceed to the Healthy Liver Showroom, the main ingredient of Huganbao, Hovenia dulcis fruit stalk extract powder HD-1, Premium, was selected from the Hovenia dulcis tree by the research of Dr. Luo Tianxiu for 10 years, using high and low molecular separation methods, which is very effective for the liver functional effect.

Drive to Hongik University Street, which is the trendiest place for the latest youth
fashion. There are many interesting fashion boutiques, beauty salons and eating outlets in this area. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Singapore. We hope that you had a memorable vacation with ASA Holidays.

REMARKS

1. In the event of local religious festivals, unforeseen circumstances and/or bad weather conditions, the sequence of the itinerary may be changed or altered. Alternative attractions will be substituted without prior notice and/or at short notice in order to ensure a smoother journey and tour.
2. All bookings will be subject to the terms and conditions stipulated in this brochure.
3. Admission and entrance ticket will be included when specified.
4. Minimum group size of 16 passengers is required for a confirmed departure. Group size of 15 and below will solely be at the discretion of ASA Holidays and passengers need to accept the arrangement.
5. The tour is conducted in Mandarin.
6. All hotel ratings are based on local standards. In the event that accommodation in the stated hotel is unavailable, it will be replaced by another hotel of similar standards.
7. During major events, accommodation may not be in the city mentioned.
8. ASA Holidays recommends that you to buy travel insurance for your trip to ensure coverage.
9. All flights are subject to change without prior notice.
10. In the event of discrepancies between English and Chinese itinerary, please refer to the English version.
11. Room types are based on run of the house and allocated by respective hotels. ASA Holidays will not be responsible for the differences in the room allocated.
12. For groups of 26 passengers and above, we will have a tour manager to accompany the tour throughout.