TERMIS World Congress 2009

Price: KRW38,000/person (Minimum 1person basis)
Itinerary: Hotel - Cheonggye Plaza - Blue House pass by - Gyeongbok Palace & National Folk Museum - Jogyesa Temple - Amethyst Shop - Hotel
Conditions: Admission, English-speaking guide, Fully air-conditioned motor coach

Description: Cheonggye Plaza : A circular firecracker fountain, and a two-tier fountain pumping 65,000 tons of water each day. The bottom of the stream glows with a soft light, creating a calm and serene atmosphere. Blues house: this is the presidential residence of the Republic of Korea. Tracing five hundred years back to Joseon dynasty and picture yourself standing in the center of Geunjeongjeon Hall of the royal place. Gyeongbokgung Palace is built in 1394 as a primary residence for the royal family. Geunjeongjeon, the largest and most impressive building in the palace, served as the throne room and audience hall. Gyeonghoiru, a spacious two-story pavilion, overlooks a picturesque man-made pond just northwest of the throne hall. It served as a feasting hall for gatherings of royal ministers and diplomats.
The National Folk Museum displays the lifestyle of ancient Koreans. There are 20,000 vestiges, with a total of 4,000 folk relics. The "Hall of Korean Lifestyle" shows the lifestyles of Koreans from pre-historic times to the Joseon Period (1392~1910). You can compare the cultural characteristic and vestiges by period and you can see the development of pottery, agricultural implements and prints. The "Hall of Koreans at Work" displays tools for farming, hunting, fishing, along with clothes and houses. It includes handicrafts, accessories, dishes & Kimchi. The "Hall of a Korean Life Cycle" presents the life of an ancient Korean from birth to marriage to death.
Jogyesa Temple: Unlike most Buddhist temples in Korea that are nestled in the mountains, Jogyesa is located in the city center.

Notice: You will visit Deoksu Palace instead of Gyeongbok Palace on Tuesday.

Price: KRW40,000/person (Minimum 1person basis)
Itinerary: Hotel - [*1] Changdeok Palace / Rear Garden - [*2] Jongmyo Royal Shrine - Insadong Antique Street of Traditional & Culture - Hotel
Conditions: Admission, English-speaking guide, Fully air-conditioned motor coach

Description: Nature is harmonized with old architecture. Changdeokgung Palace is one of UNESCO's World Heritages. A serenely exquisite garden, Rear Garden was used by the king and royal family during the Joseon Dynasty as a place for relaxation. It holds many ponds, pavilions and wooded areas containing thousand-year-old trees. Jongmyo Royal Shirine contains the memorial tablets of honored kings, and religious ceremonies still take place here.
Entering streets of Insa-dong, you may think that you visited a street museum merely by looking at large and small art galleries, antique and modern art shops including ceramic ware stores, bookstores, ateliers, traditional restaurants, and traditional teahouses. Notice: You will visit Changgyeong Palace instead of Changdeok Palace on Monday.

Price: KRW72,000/person (Minimum 3persons basis)
Itinerary: Hotel - Suwon Hwaseong Fortress - Hotel
Conditions: Admission, English-speaking guide, Fully air-conditioned motor coach

Description: Taking a walk through Suwon Hwaseong Fortress wall. Paldamun Gate, Janganmun Gate, Chagryongmun Gate and Hwaseonmun Gate are its four main gates. In the center of Hwaseong Fortress is the Hwaseong Temporary Palace, there the King sought refuge during times of war and enjoyed restful repose in times of peace. The Hwaseong Train is a tourist train that travels between Mt.Paldalsan and Yeonmundae.

Notice: No sightseeing train on Mondays or rainy days.

Price: KRW62,000/person (Minimum 1person basis)
Itinerary: Hotel - Imjingak Park & Freedom Bridge - The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel - DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall - Dora Observatory - Dorasan Railroad Station - Unification Village pass by - Lunch - Hotel
Conditions: Admission, English-speaking guide, Lunch (Bulgogi or Bibimbap), Fully air-conditioned motor coach

Description: Korea is the only divided country in the world. After the Korean War ended, South Korea and North Korea negotiated and then designated the DMZ 2km away from the truce line on each side of the border. As one of the last relics of the Cold War. The DMZ attracts a great deal of public interest. DMZ tourist sites have been created to quench people's curiosity on this unique area where tension and peace coincide.

Notice: You must bring your passport on DMZ tour day.
No tours on Mondays and National holidays.

Price: KRW91,000/person (Minimum 3persons basis)
Itinerary: Hotel - Cheonggye Plaza - Blue House pass by - [*1] Gyeongbok Palace & National Folk Museum - Jogyesa Temple - Amethyst Shop - Lunch - Korean Folk Village - Hotel
Conditions: Admission, Lunch (Dolsot Bibimbap), English-speaking guide, Fully air-conditioned motor coach

Description: Cheonggye Plaza : At the starting point of CHeonggye is a candle fountain illuminated by tri0color lighting. A circular firecracker fountain, and a two-tier fountain pumping 65,000 tons of water each day. The bottom of the stream glows with a soft light, creating a calm and serene atmosphere. Blues house: this is the presidential residence of the Republic of Korea. Tracing five hundred years back to Joseon dynasty and picture yourself standing in the center of Geunjeongjeon Hall of the royal place. Gyeongbokgung Palace is built in 1394 as a primary residence for the royal family. Geunjeongjeon, the largest and most impressive building in the palace, served as the throne room and audience hall. Gyeonghoiru, a spacious two-story pavilion, overlooks a picturesque man-made pond just northwest of the throne hall. It served as a feasting hall for gatherings of royal ministers and diplomats.
The National Folk Museum displays the lifestyle of ancient Koreans. There are 20,000 vestiges, with a total of 4,000 folk relics. The "Hall of Korean Lifestyle" shows the lifestyles of Koreans from pre-historic times to the Joseon Period (1392~1910). You can compare the cultural characteristic and vestiges by period and you can see the development of pottery, agricultural implements and prints. The "Hall of Koreans at Work" displays tools for farming, hunting, fishing, along with clothes and houses. It includes handicrafts, accessories, dishes & Kimchi. The "Hall of a Korean Life Cycle" presents the life of an ancient Korean from birth to marriage to death.
Jogyesa Temple: Unlike most Buddhist temples in Korea that are nestled in the mountains, Jogyesa is located in the city center.
Korean Folk Village is a living museum that recreates the lifestyle of several centuries ago. There are potters, weavers, blacksmiths, and other artisans who practice their trades in traditional fashion. There are also 240 traditional homes and a small amphitheater for music and folk dances.

Notice: No performance on rainy days in Korean Folk Village.
You will visit Deoksu Palace instead of Gyeongbok Palace on Tuesday.

Price: KRW105,000/person (Minimum 2persons basis)
Itinerary: Hotel - Buffet Dinner & Show at Korea House - Hotel
Conditions: Admission, Dinner (Buffet), English-speaking guide, Fully air-conditioned motor coach

Description: The Korea House was opened in 1981. It is a traditional Korean building that introduces the culture and lifestyle of Koreans where you can experience the traditional architecture and the classical atmosphere.
You can taste a various course of Korean cuisine in traditional style. The spacious and cozy Folk Theater provides you the various performances by the Korean top traditional dancers and musicians with the interpretation in Korean, English and Japanese.

Price: KRW110,000/person (Minimum 2persons basis)
Itinerary: Hotel - Nanta Performance - Dinner - Dongdaemuin Market or Hotel drop
Conditions: Admission, Dinner (Kimchi Stew, Soft Tofu Stew or Dolsot Bibimbap), English-speaking guide, Fully air-conditioned motor coach

Description: Nanta is Non-Verbal Performance, which is a genre without words but consists of only rhythm and beat. 'Nanta' means figuratively reckless punching as in a slugfest at s boxing match. It transforms the rhythms of Samulnori into creative music using knives, pots and pans and other kitchen utensils as musical instruments.

Price: KRW85,000/person (Minimum 2persons basis)
Itinerary: Hotel - Han-river - 63 Building Observatory - Hotel
Conditions: Admission, English-speaking guide, Fully air-conditioned motor coach

Description: The Han-river runs through the heart of Seoul from the east to the west. It provides a retreat from the skyscraper of the city and passes quite a few scenic attractions along its banks.

Notice: Cruise boats may not be available on rainy days.