8D7N Seoul, Korea - Study trip
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Seoul/ Gwanjung Market
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Meet at Changi International Airport Check into
airline counter
Flight Depart to Seoul
Arrive into Incheon Airport
Clear immigration & baggage collection
Meet & greet by our local guide
Proceed to Gwangjang market
Gwangjang market was established in 1905, one of
the oldest markets in not only Seoul, but the whole of
South Korea. This multi-level market has about 5,000 shops and it‟s a market that you can find
everything, from snacks, traditional Korean food bags, shoes, Kimchi, exotic seafood to the highend silk, linen and the legendary Hanbok.
Dinner at local restaurant
Check in to hotel
*Overnight at Intercity Seoul Hotel or similar
Day 2
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Seoul / Gyeongbuk Palace/Gwanghuamun
(B/L/D)
Breakfast in the hotel
Theme: Ancient Korean History and Korean Culture
Start our tour to Gyeongbok Palace
- Gyeongbok Palace is a royal palace located in northern
Seoul, South Korea. First constructed in 1394 and
reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace of
the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. The
name of the palace, Gyeongbokgung, translates in English as
"Palace of Shining Happiness." Nearly destroyed by the
Japanese government in the early 20th century, the palace
complex is slowly beingrestored to its original form prior the
destruction. As of 2009, roughly 40 percent of the original
number of palace buildings still stand or are being
reconstructed. In ancient times, the royal guards of Joseon
Dynasty performed the given task by guarding the
Gwanghwamun Gate, the entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace where the king ruled the
country. Since 1469, the ceremony has taken place and its record has been consulted for
the present reenactment ceremony.
Continue with King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall
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The Great Memorial Hall was established in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, on November 1970
in memory of King Sejong and his saintly virtues and great achievements. Officially opened
to the public in October 1973, the memorial hall is a modern structure housing an exhibition
area, auditorium, laboratory, and a reference room. The exhibition area is further divided
into the Hangeul Room, Science Room, Traditional Music
Room, King Sejong Art Room, and an outdoor exhibition
space
Lunch at local restaurant
Experience of Kimchi making at Kimchi School and wearing
Hanbok the traditional clothing in Korean cultural.
Dinner at local restaurant
Proceed for Nanta show
Transfer back to hotel
*Overnight at Intercity Seoul Hotel or similar
Seoul/Dmz/Imjingak/Dorasan Observatory/Daeseong- Dong
(B/L/D)
Panmunjoem/Unification Hill
Breakfast at hotel
Theme: DMZ and the future of Korea
This morning our visit to Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is the buffer zone
between North and South Korea, running across the peninsula
roughly following the 38th parallel. It was created by agreement
between North Korea, China and the United Nations in 1953.
The DMZ is 250 kilometres (160 miles) long, and about 4
kilometres (2.5 miles) wide. Within the DMZ is a meeting-point
between the two nations in the small Joint Security Area (JSA)
near the western end of the zone, where negotiations take
place. There have been various incidents in and around the
DMZ, with military and civilian casualties on both sides. Several
tunnels are claimed to have been built as an invasion route for
the North Koreans.
Imjingak (Nuri Peace Park)
- Established in 1972 immediately after the declaration of the joint
South-North armistice, Imjingak exhibits various relics and
monuments related to the Korean War and subsequent SouthNorth confrontations. Nuri Peace Park is a large park that can
accommodate up to 20,000 tourists at a time. The park has a
variety of sculpted artworks and visitors can enjoy performances
on the hill.
The 3rd Tunnel
- Discovered in 1978, the tunnel was dug by the Northern army to spy on the Republic of
Korea. The tunnel is 1.64 kilometers long, 2 meters high and 2 meters wide. It is a prime
example of the South-North confrontation.
Dorasan Station
- Dorasan Station is one of the northernmost railway stations on the Gyeongui Line,
connecting Seoul to Sinuiju. The station is located in the zone that strictly restricts general
civilian access. From the station, visitors can view Dorasan Mountain and the barbed wire
fences of the Southern Limit Line.
Lunch nearby DMZ
*Optional tour:
- Continue our tour visit to Panmunjeom
Panmunjeom was established as the venue for dialogues between South and North Korea
in accordance with the armistice agreement signed on July 27, 1953. It is known world-wide
as the place where the military armistice conference was held.
Unification Hill (Odusan Unification Observatory)
- A place for education on security matters, Unification Hill is situated where the Hangang
River joins the Imjingang River.
Proceed to The Yeolsoe Observation Deck
- Yeolsoe Observation Deck is an observatory that offers a birds-eye-view of North Korea.
On exhibit are daily household goods and military equipment from North Korea, allowing
visitors to get an indirect experience of the North. At Yeolsoe Observatory, you can also
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observe the daily lives of North Koreans.
Transfer back to Seoul
Dinner at local restaurant
Check-in hotel
*Overnight at Intercity Seoul Hotel or similar
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Seoul/National Museum Of Contemporary History/Samsung D’light Seoul
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Tower
Breakfast in hotel
Theme: Development of Korea: Modern Economy and History
Today we will visit the National Museum of Contemporary history.
- On December 26, 2012, Korea‟s first national contemporary
history museum opened its doors to the public. The museum
presents over 1,500 relics benchmarking Korean history in the
arenas of politics, economy, society, and culture,
beginning from the end of 19th century when the nation opened
its ports to the outside world to today.
Proceed to Gangnam Street
- This is Seoul's busiest area. If you want to experience real
energy and excitement come to the area surrounding Gangnam
Station. This is the best place to get a real inside look at
Modern Korea.The entire area is densely packed with
restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, boutiques, fast fashion stores
and movie theaters. Gangnam Station Area is an important
commercial and entertainment district. It is one of the most
affluent areas of Seoul and it is located in the southeast of the
city. Gangnam Main Street is also on the top ten list of the
world's most expensive shopping streets.
Lunch at local restaurant
Visit the Samsung d ’light’
- Located within the Samsung Electronics building in Seochodong, Seoul, „Samsung d ‟light‟ is a global exhibition space that
showcases the latest product lineup by Samsung Electronics.
The name d ‟light combines the words „digital‟ and „light‟ to
correlate with the company‟s vision of being „a guiding light to
the digital world‟ and sharing the excitement and delight of
digital technology through interaction with visitors. The „d‟ also
carries with it the connotation of „dynamic,‟ „dream,‟ and „diversity.‟
Objective:
To enable students to see how another world class company uses technology to manage
operations and business processes & be inspired by the new technology.
Next visit the Seoul Tower
- N Seoul Tower was built in 1969 as Korea's first integrated transmission tower beaming
television and radio broadcasts across the capital. Since opening to the public in 1980, it
has become a much-loved Seoul landmark. Seoul Tower opened to the public on October
15, 1980 and has since become a major tourist attraction. The 236.7 meter tower sits atop
Namsan Mountain (243m). The observatory offers panoramic views of Seoul and the
surrounding areas.
Thirty years and countless visitors later, the structure was renamed „N Seoul Tower.‟ The
letter „N‟ stands for the tower‟s „new‟ look, which resulted from a 15 billion won remodeling
project in December 2005. With a new lighting system and changes to the tower‟s overall
colour scheme, event coordinators can now decorate the tower for the season or events.
Dinner at local restaurant
Check-in hotel
*Overnight at Intercity Seoul Hotel or similar
Day 5
SEOUL/Museum of Korea Emigration History/Incheon Port Floodgate/
Incheon Compact Smart City/Ara Waterway
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Breakfast at hotel
Theme: Development of Korea: Modern Economy and History
Transfer to Museum of Korea Emigration history.
- At the bottom of Wolmi Park the Korean Emigration History
Museum offers interesting insights to the journey of Korean
migrants, with a focus on settlers throughout the Americas. We
learn about the thousands of Korean emigrants: Koreans who
moved to well-known immigrant countries such as the USA, and
more surprising countries such as Paraguay, for work. As the
second largest port city in Korea, Incheon City Port, or as it was
originally called, Jemul-po, was where many Koreans began
their journeys away from their homes, families, and motherland.
Hawaii, due to its need for sugar-cane plantation workers, was
the most popular destination for these early Korean emigrants;
our tour guide told us that between 1905-1907, 7,400 Korean
workers emigrated to Hawaii. Korea‟s history of emigration
certainly is one full of sad stories such as Ham Han-ah‟s, but all
together is one of survival, adaptation, and success; the
Museum made it a point to showcase how these new “KoreanAmericans” assimilated with American culture, while keeping
their traditional Korean values. Korean emigration is an
important part of Korea‟s history, and plays a key role in its
future, as one of the leading countries in the world.
Next visit Incheon Port Floodgate
- Incheon Port Floodgate is located between the beautiful Wolmisan Mountain and
Sowolmido Island. Surrounding the floodgate is a large 66,000 square meter garden
covered with grass, pine trees, ginko trees, and cherry blossom trees, creating a beautiful
scene. Especially in the spring, azaleas, royal azaleas, cherry blossoms, and magnolia
blossoms are blooming, adding to the beauty of the garden. (Need approval with school
letter)
Lunch at local restaurant
Proceed to Incheon Compact·Smart City
- Located in Songdo International Business District (or Songdo IBD), Incheon
Compact·Smart City was built to be the main facility of the 2009 Global Fair & Festival in
Incheon. The past, present and future of Incheon are showcased in the facility's three
exhibition halls: Ancient and Modern Times Hall on the first floor, Incheon Miniature Hall on
the second floor, and IFEZ Miniature Hall on the third floor. On its fourth floor, Business
center, Director's office and lecture rooms are located.
Visitors can learn about the ongoing development of Incheon and the city's vision and plans
for the future. In addition to the three halls, Incheon Compact Smart City also has a special
exhibition hall, a 4D theater, a 5D theater, and an experience exhibition hall.
Next, Ara Waterway
- In the 13th century, King Gojong, the twenty-sixth king of the Korean Joseon dynasty
started the waterway construction for the first time, but it was discontinued due to technical
obstacles and the difficult state of the country.
In 2011, Ara Wateway was finally completed. Along the main waterway are ports and water
bridges and people can enjoy the parkways and Ara-rium.
Dinner at local restaurant
Check-in hotel
*Overnight at Intercity Seoul Hotel or similar
Day 6
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Seoul/School Visit/Kbs/Haeggung-Dong Mural Village
(B/L/D)
Breakfast at hotel & check out hotel
Theme : school exchange, Korean Media & Culture – K pop and Drama
This morning pick up for school Exchange –Cheonan Girls‟ High School
(TBC)
Transfer for lunch
Visit Korea Broadcasting Station (KBS) Suwon Drama Center for
educational tour
Meet & greet by KBS representative & will give a short intro.
Next we visit to an actual film studio, the set was used to film all the current TV show.
After a short walk, we reached the entrance to the Drama Outdoor Sets,
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The set represents the 1890s to 1960s, and the houses where they
will have all the olden days Korea scenes that we watch on TV.
Continue our visit to Haeggung-dong Mural village
- Haeggung-dong Mural village is located 2 minutes away from the
EcoMobility World Festival Area in Suwon, South Korea. As one of
the first Village Renaissance Projects that the Suwon citizens have
voluntarily taken part in to regenerate the city into a friendly and
livable neighborhood, the Mural Village project transformed an
underdeveloped neighborhood into a tourist attraction that brings
many visitors to Suwon.
Dinner at local restaurant
Back to hotel and rest for the day
*Overnight at Intercity Seoul Hotel or similar
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Seoul /Korea Folk Village/Orphanage Visit
Breakfast at hotel
Morning pick up Visit The Korean Folk Village
- In the Korean Folk Village, where the customs and lifestyles of past
generations of Korean have been faithfully maintained without
impairment, various lifestyles prevalent during the Joseon Dynasty
can be experienced.
Lunch
Next we visit the Orphanage home or the Elderly care center.
- Here students will get a chance to interact with the elderly, activities
like, playing simple games or singing.
Dinner at local restaurant
Back to hotel and rest for the day
(B/L/D)
*Overnight at Intercity Seoul Hotel or similar
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Seoul/ Insa- Dong / Singapore
Breakfast
Check out hotel
Visit to Insa-dong Antique Street
- Insa-dong Street is one of the most memorable attractions in Seoul
and represents the focal point of Korean traditional culture and
crafts. Stores in Insa-dong specialize in a wide variety of goods that
can only be purchased or appreciated in Korea: hanbok (traditional
clothing), hanji (traditional paper), traditional teas, pottery, and folk
crafts.
Lunch at local restaurant
Transfer to Incheon airport
Check in airline counter
Flight depart from Incheon Airport to Singapore
(B/L)
!!!Home sweet home!!!
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