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The Organizing Committee of APPSPGHAN2009 has prepared diverse tours to interesting spots in Seoul and vicinity. Programs may be cancelled or changed in case the number of applicants does not meet the minimum basis. For tour reservation, please download the tour application form and send it to MECI Tour, the official housing & tour bureau, by e-mail(appspghan2009@mecitour.com) or fax(82-2-2082-2110). You should confirm your booking status at on-site tour desk at least one day before your departure day.
Tour Reservation Inquiries
MECI Tour, the official housing & tour bureau of APPSPGHAN2009
▪ Email: appspghan2009@mecitour.com
▪ Phone: 82-2-2082-2319 / Fax: 82-2-2082-2110
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS’ TOUR (Free Half-day Tour)
Complimentary tour for all registered accompanying person.
Date & Time To be updated
Itinerary Gyeongbokgung & Insadong Antique Street
 
Gyeongbokgung was established in 1395 as the residence for the founder of the Yi Joseon Dynasty. The most representative remaining example of Joseon Dynasty architecture, it is the culmination of the finest techniques of the age. Insadong Antique Street is simply the place in Seoul for tourists wanting to experience traditional Korea. This area is especially good to find antiques and about 70 art galleries are located along the narrow ally.
HALF DAY TOURS
HT-1 Into the Royal Family’s Life of Eastern Asia
Date & Time September 25, 09:00~12:30
Price KRW55,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Gyeongbokgung -National Folk
Museum-Jogyesa Buddhist Temple
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare
 
Gyeongbokgung was built in 1395 by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, as the primary residence for the royal family. It is the largest and most architecturally beautiful of the five palaces of Seoul. Gyeongbokgung Palace is well loved for leisurely and shady strolls among the trees and flowers. The National Folk Museum, located in Gyeongbokgung Palace demonstrates Korean social and traditional life style, such as religious rituals, housing, clothing, food and social dynamics of traditional Korean life. Jogyesa Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples to be found within the city limits.
HT-2 Harmony of Nature and Architecture
Date & Time September 26, 13:00~17:30
Price KRW 55,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Changdeokgung & Secret Garden - Insadong Antique Street
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare
 
Nature is harmonized with old architecture. Changdeokgung is one of UNESCO's World Heritages. A serenely exquisite garden, Secret Garden "Huwon" 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. On Insadong Antique Street, you can experience the harmony of antique and modern art, and cultural traditions in the midst of hectic urban life. You can also purchase various traditional handicrafts and ceramics which reflect the beat and taste of Korea.
HT-3 Korea Discovery Tour
Date & Time September 27, 09:00~12:30
Price KRW 55,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary National Museum of Korea - War Museum
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare
 
The National Museum of Korea holds a collection of approximately 150,000 works of art. The museum holds permanent collections of ancient artifacts, historical artifacts, works of art, donations, and Asia related cultural artifacts. Further, the museum also offers exhibition space to feature various cultural works, and an exhibition hall dedicated to children’s learning through exploration activities. The garden outside the museum offers an outdoor exhibition of stone pagodas and a variety of stone constructed relics from history.
HT-4 In the Eyes of Seoul
Date & Time September 28, 09:00~12:30
Price KRW 58,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary N Seoul Tower- Namsan Hanok Village - Namdaemun Open Market
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare
 
Opened to the public on October 15, 1980, N Seoul Tower has been designated as a major tourist attraction where the beautiful panoramic view of Seoul can been seen. If you get off at Namsangol Hanok Village (traditional Korean village), you may consider it interesting to find this area standing between the tall buildings. This village has restored five traditional Korean houses, with a pavilion, a pond and a time capsule which makes it a perfect spot to take a walk.
HT-5 Feel the Korean Flavor with Kimchi
Date & Time September 26, 09:00~12:30
Price KRW 98,000 per person (min. 6 persons basis)
Itinerary Kimchi making class - Hanbok Wearing experience
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare
 
Kimchi” is the best known Korean food. It is pickled vegetables, highly seasoned with pepper, garlic, etc. It is served with every kind of Korean meal and it stimulates the appetite. You can learn special ingredients of Kimchi and take them after the tour. Also, you can wear Korean traditional costume, Hanbok and take pictures.
FULL DAY TOURS
FT-1 Tracing the Spirit of Korean Ceramics Tour
Date & Time September 25, 09:00~17:00
Price KRW 95,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Pottery Village - Pottery Class - Lunch - Haegang Museum - Sileuk Temple - Dongdaemun Shopping
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare and lunch
 
Known for exquisite quality and beauty, Korean ceramics are renowned as some of the world’s finest. Icheon Pottery Village is home to about 250 kilns, a ceramics museum, workshops, apprentice studios, and shops offering everything from collectors’ curios to daily utensils, all born out of the fire of art.
FT-2 Back to Ancient Korea
Date & Time September 26, 09:00~17:00
Price KRW 90,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Korean Folk Village - Suwon Hwaseong Fortress - Namdaemun Open Market
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare and lunch
 
Go back to 19th century by visit Korean Folk Village. In the village there are common people's houses from different parts of the country, an oriental medicine house, house for the study of Chinese characters, a blacksmith's, a handicraft room, a pottery oven and a marketplace. Included on UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritage in 1997, Hwaseong Fortress embraces the downtown area of Suwon. It is a well-preserved architecture of the Joseon Dynasty built of stone and oven-baked bricks over two years from 1794.
FT-3 Hoping for Reunification of Korea
Date & Time September 27, 08:00~16:00
Price KRW 95,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Imjingak Park - The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel - Dora Observatory - lunch-Itaewon Shopping Area
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare and lunch
Requirement passport only
 
The DMZ is the most heavily fortified border on the planet. It has been 50 years since the Korean War ended in 1953, but the DMZ remains, dividing the Korean Peninsula. The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, about 73 meters underground, and 2 meters wide and high, was conducted by North Korean to infiltrate the South. At Dora Observatory, you can peek into North Koreans’ daily lives through a telescope.
FT-4 Lovers Forest Riding on a Bike (Korean Drama ‘Winter Sonata’ shooting place)
Date & Time September 28, 09:00~17:00
Price KRW 95,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Nami Island - Garden of Morning Calm
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, air- conditioned coach and lunch at a local restaurant
 
Since becoming the filming location for the drama "Winter Sonata", the beautiful scenery of Nami Island has impressed many tourists. The first love between Yujin (Choi, Jiwoo) and Junsang (Bae, Yongjoon) started here, where they rode their bicycle along the redwood-lined road. After returning to Seoul, Before back to the hotel, You will visit the “Garden of Morning Calm“. The naming emphasizes the importance put on creating a uniquely Korean beauty in the garden. About 1,000 different kinds of flowers and plants greet their visitors in each season and it was used as the background for the movie "Pyeonji" (Letter).
NIGHT TOURS
NT-1 Han River Cruise & 63Building’s Observation Tower
Date & Time September 25~28, 17:00~22:00
Price KRW 83,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Dinner - Han River Cruise -63Building’s Observation Tower
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare and dinner
 
Han River Cruise will refresh you with fresh air and riverside view. The Han River runs through the heart of Seoul, providing a retreat from the skyscrapers of the city. The 63-Building’s observation tower is crowded with many visitors every year. The building is 264m above the sea level and 249m above the ground level.
NT-2 Exciting Night Shopping at Dongdaemun Market
Date & Time September 25~28, 17:30~22:00
Price KRW 65,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Dinner - Dongdaemun shopping district
Conditions An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned coach and dinner at a local restaurant
 
It is an extraordinary large shopping town in the world. The origin of “Dongdaemun Market” comes from the gate named “Dongdaemun” that is located next to the market. The increasing number of buyer from Japan, China, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, and South America become hard to estimate today. If anything you want to inquire for any products from Dongdaemun market you can find yourself be satisfied here at the right place.
NT-3 Jeongdong Theater
Date & Time September 25~28, 17:30~22:00
Price KRW 82,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Dinner - Jeongdong Theater
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare and dinner
 
Cheongdong Theater is the representative traditional art performance theatre of Korea. With diverse cultural surrounding facilities, Cheongdong Theater has become a popular tourist attraction site. The main program of Cheongdong Theater is the 'Traditional Art Performance'. The Traditional Art Performance is presented everyday and has become a place where we introduce our traditional art to foreigners. Cheongdong Theater's 'Ssamji Madang' has become a cultural site for the public. It is where special event performances usually take place.
PRE & POST CONGRESS TOURS
PT - 1 Legendary Shilla Dynasty, Gyeongju (2D 1N)
Date & Time September 23~24 & September 29~30
Price KRW 390,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
For single bedroom, KRW 60,000 extra fee to be added.
Itinerary
Day 1 Seoul - Gyeongju National Museum - Tumuli Park - Anapji Pond
Day 2 Seokguram Grotto - Bulguksa Temple - Seoul
Conditions 1 night at Gyeongju Hilton or similar on twin sharing basis, all meals, admission fee, an English-speaking guide and coach fare
 
Gyeongju was the capital of the Shilla Kingdom for a thousand years and the valley where it is located has a great concentration of historical buildings, temples, tombs, and artifacts. After Shilla unified the peninsula in A. D. 676, the city became one of the world’s great cultural centers. The area is called a “museum without walls” because of the wealth of historical heritage.
PT - 2 Relishes the Romantic of Jeju Island (3D 2N)
Date & Time September 22~24 & September 29~October 1
Price KRW 670,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis)
For single bedroom, KRW 100,000 extra fee to be added.
Itinerary
Day 1 Seoul - Flight to Jeju-Yongduam Rock - Eomiji Botanic Garden - C/I Hotel
Day 2 Jeongbang Waterfall - Sungeup Folk Village - Seongsan Sunrise Peak - Manjang Cave - Sangumburi
Day 3 Jeju Natural History Museum - Sex & Health Museum - Flight to Seoul
Conditions 2 nights at Jeju Oriental Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis, all meals, admission fee, an English-speaking guide, coach fare and domestic flight
Remark Reservation has to be made at least 3 weeks in advance.
 
Jeju Island, also known as the "Island of the Gods“, is one of the nine provinces of Korea and it is only an hour flight south of Seoul. As a result of its isolated location and romantic subtropical image, Jeju has become a favorite retreat with honeymooners and tourists. Like Hawaii, Jeju was created by a volcanic eruption and many parts of the island are covered with dark volcanic rocks, and soil. Simply, Jeju Island has more exotic natural surroundings and scenic splendors than anywhere in Korea.