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Korea is an exciting tourist destination with many interesting places to visit and many different cultures to experience. To explore Korea's diversified and unique heritage, various kinds of tour packages are provided below as an option. Those who wish to join the tours are advised to register in advance.
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General Announcement |
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All tour programs are requiring minimum person and if minimum number of persons is not reached, the program can be cancelled or substituted by another program with notice to participants, or may proceed at an altered rate with the consent of all participants.
Credit card info is required to secure your reservation and tour fee will be paid by given credit card when the tour confirmed with the minimum person for each tour.
All tours include entrance fee as per itinerary and touring with the service of an English speaking guide. All tours are based on the estimated price and tour courses could be changed later due to the local circumstances.
Tour Reservation Deadline: August 12, 2015 August 13, 2015
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Tour Program |
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Post-Conference Tour - 1 Gyeong ju Tour |
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August 22 (Sat.), 2015 / 09:00 ~ 18:00 |
| Price |
KRW 35,000 / Person (Min. 15 People) |
| Itinerary |
EXCO – Sukgulam – Bulguksa – Lunch - Shilla village - Gyeongju National Museum - EXCO |
| Conditions |
- Including all admission fees
- Transportation by bus
- With an English speaking guide assistance
- Including lunch |
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Sukgulam
Seokguram Grotto, the greatest masterpiece of the golden age of Silla, is a heritage property in which architecture, mathematical principles, geometry, religion, and art are collectively realized through its design and construction. |
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Bulguksa
The construction of Bulguksa Temple was begun by Gim Daeseong in 751 A.D., during the reign of King gyeongdeok, and was completed in 774 A.D during the reign of King Hyegong. Its construction was begun and completed parallel with that of Seokguram. |
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Shilla village
There is an experiencing spot between daereungwon and Cheomseongdae. It’s approximately 992m² of space (300 square meters) and located Hongyuan simindang . The traditional experiences are possible such as making chocolate model of cultural property, making rice cake in traditional way and Trying on an traditional clothes. |
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Gyeongju National Museum
Gyeongju National Museum is steeped in tradition. Representing Gyeongju, which was the capital city of the Silla Kingdom (BC57~AD935), the museum is where you can view the cultural history of Gyeongju district. Exhibitions are divided into 4 large areas: the Main hall, Annex I, Annex II, and the Outdoor Exhibit Area (Museum Grounds). |
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Post-Conference Tour - 2 Andong Tour |
| Date / Time |
August 22 (Sat.), 2015 / 09:00 ~ 18:00 |
| Price |
KRW 25,000 / Person (Min. 15 People) |
| Itinerary |
EXCO – Byeongsanseowon - Lunch - Hahoe village - EXCO |
| Conditions |
- Including all admission fees
- Transportation by bus
- With an English speaking guide assistance
- Including lunch |
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Byeongsanseowon
Byeongsanseowon is a Confucian school that was established by esteemed Confucian scholars to pay tribute to the memory of Seong-nyong Yu (1542-1607), who was well-respected for his writings and personality. His mortuary tablet is enshrined at this school. Around the time of 1863, Confucian schools enjoyed many freedoms under the Joseon rule, students and scholars of the school were exempt from taxation and other expenses. Byeongsan Seowon was one of 47 places in all of Korea and 2 in Andong not destroyed during the rule of Daewongun [Politician of Joseon Imperial family, 1820 ~ 1898] in 1868. |
Hahoe Village
Hahoe Village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and is well-known for its traditional houses. Birthplace of renowned scholars of the Joseon Period such as Gyeomam Ryu Un-ryong and Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, the village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on April 21, 1999.
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