Cultural Events
Tours
Temple stay
HALF DAY TOURS
HT-01 In the Eyes of Seoul
Date & Time Aug 15-16, 2010 (09:00~12:30)
Price KRW 67,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary N Seoul Tower - Namsan Hanok Village - strolling along Samcheong-dong street
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide and Air-conditioned coach
 
N Seoul Tower is located at the center of Seoul and with a commanding view of Seoul; N Seoul Tower is quipped with observatories and a revolving restaurant for a full 360° view. Samcheong-dong- Anyone standing on this street becomes a photographer. All sorts of shops and museums, each with its own story, await you. We visit Samcheong-dong, where elegance and style matter more than glitz.
HT-02 Into the Lives of the Oriental Royal Family
Date & Time Aug 17~19, 2010 (09:00~12:30)
Price KRW 57,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Gyeongbok Palace (Deoksugung Palace on Tue.) - Royal Guard Changing Ceremony - National Folk Museum - Jogyesa Temple
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach Fare
 
Gyeongbok Palace is the largest and most architecturally beautiful of the five palaces in Seoul. The National Folk Museum, located in Gyeongbok 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-03 Treasures of Korea
Date & Time Aug 15~16, 2010 (13:00~17:30)
Price KRW 55,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary National Museum of Korea – Cheonggyecheon Stream walking tour
(National Museum of Korea will be replacing on Mon.)
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare
 
The National Museum of Korea holds a collection of approximately 150,000 works of art, including permanent collections of ancient artifacts, historical artifacts, works of the fine arts, donations, and Asia related cultural artifacts. Cheonggyecheon Stream, water, nature and a breath of fresh air flows through the busy city.
HT-04 Experiencing Traditional Culture in Seoul
Date & Time Aug 17-19, 2010 (13:00~18:00)
Price KRW 67,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Insa-dong (Ssamziegil) -Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum - Changdeok Palace(Secret Guard)
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach fare
 
The course starts out with a visit to Insa-dong, Seoul’s well-known street of traditional culture, and the newly emerging tourist attraction, Ssamziegil. You can try Tteok (Korean rice cakes) and tea for dessert at the Tteok and Kitchen Utensil Museum, which provides a wealth of information on traditional cuisine. The experience is topped off with a guided visit to Changdeok Palace, one of Korea's top five royal palaces and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.
NIGHT TOURS
NT-01 Exciting Night Shopping at Dongdaemun Market
Date & Time Aug 17-19, 2010 (17:00 - 22:00)
Price KRW 69,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Dinner - Dongdaemun Shopping center
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, coach, Dinner
 
Dongdaemun Market sells a variety of products as Namdaemun Market does, but stays open 24-hours a day. The powerful appeal of Dongdaemun Market stems from the fact that you can buy everything you need at a reasonable price, in one convenient location and at anytime.
NT-02 Magnificent Night View of Seoul
Date & Time Aug 20-21, 2010 (17:00~22:00)
Price KRW 82,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Dinner - Han River Cruise -63Building’s Observation Tower
Conditions Admission, an English-speaking guide, coach and dinner
 
Han River Cruise in a summer evening 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.
FULL DAY TOURS
FT-01 Tracing the Spirit of Korean Ceramics Tour
Date & Time Aug 15-16, 2010 (09:00 - 17:00)
Price KRW 95,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Pottery Village - Pottery Class - Lunch - Haegang Museum - Sileuk Temple - Namdaemun Open Market
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, 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. Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea selling clothing, daily miscellaneous goods, and kitchenware.
FT-02 Hoping for Reunification of Korea
Date & Time Aug 17~19, 2010 (08:00 - 16:00)
Price KRW 85,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Imjingak Park - The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel - Dora Observatory - Lunch- Heyri Art valley
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide and Air-conditioned coach, Lunch
 
It has been over 50 years since the outbreak of the Korean War and drawing of the 155-mile cease-fire line from the East Sea to the Yellow Sea, which created the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Symbolizing both war and peace, and division and unification, the DMZ is a place where time has come to a stop. Today, it is a haven for rare animals, birds and plants in one of the few places where nature remains undisturbed. * IMPORTANT!: Bring your original passport with you on the tour day.
FT-03 Temple Life of Korea
Date & Time Aug 20-21, 2010 (09:00 - 17:00)
Price KRW 85,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary Devotional Chanting at Yebul, Ceremonial Service -Temple tea ceremony - Zen Meditation
Conditions Admission fee, an English-speaking guide and Air-conditioned coach
 
If there is something that we should all strive to find, it must be the true essence of "me.” Myogak Temple on Naksan Hill provides a precious experience which enables each participant to find "the world that he or she perceives "rather than "the world that is seen through others' eyes.”
PRE & POST CONGRESS TOURS
The organizing Committee of the ICLA 2010 Congress has arranged the Pre & Post Congress tour program tailored to your taste. Please refer to the following Tours that make your visit much richer. These schedules are subject to change due to the unexpected problems.
 
PT-01 Relishes the Romantic of Jeju Island (2N 3D)
Date & Time Aug 12~14 & Aug 22~24, 2010
Price KRW 600,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary
Day 1: Seoul - Flight to Jeju- Yongduam Rock - Yeomiji Botanic Garden - C/I Hotel
Day 2: Jeongbang Waterfall - Sungeup Folk Village - Seongsan Sunrise Peak - Manjang Cave - Sangumb.
Day 3: Jeju Natural History Museum - Sex & Health Museum - Flight to Seoul
Conditions
2 nights at Jeju Crown Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis, Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Domestic air fare. * Single supplement charge- KRW 120,000
 
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is the premier tourist destination in Korea. Scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves lie in harmony, and the mild weather makes Jeju-do an even more ideal tourist destination.
PT-02 Magnificent Night View of Seoul
Date & Time Aug 12~14, 2010
Price KRW 470,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary
Day 1: Seoul - Andong - Andong Hahoe Village - Hahoe Mask Museum - Byeongsan Seowon- Andong Paper Factory - Bongjeongsa Temple - Hotel
Day 2: Gyeongju National Museum - Tumuli Park - Anapji - Poseokjeong - Bunhwangsa Temple- Tumuli Park- Gyeongju Folk Craft Village
Day 3: Seokguram Grotto - Bulguksa Temple - Chomseongdae Observatory- Seoul
Conditions
2 nights at Deluxe Class Hotel on twin sharing basis, Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach
* Single supplement charge- KRW 120,000
 

Gyeongju city is the premiere national showcase of traditional culture. Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto are among relics in Gyeongju registered with the World Cultural Heritage

Andong breathes traditional culture as the birthplace of the Hahoe masks. The Queen of England Elizabeth II visited Andong several years ago, marking it as an international tourist attraction.

PT-03 Mt. Seorak over night Tour
Date & Time Aug 22~23, 2010
Price KRW 360,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis)
Itinerary
Day 1: Mt. Seorak National Park - Kwonkeumsung Fortress (cable car riding) - Shinhungsa Temple - Hot Spring
Day 2: Daepohang Port - Naksansa Temple - Namsan Beach - Return to Seoul
Conditions

Accommodation: half twin (4 star or similar),  Admission fee, an English-speaking guide and Air-conditioned coach
* single supplement charge- KRW 80,000

 

The city of Sokcho, the gateway to Korea’s most popular national park, Mt. Seoraksan, has long been one of the most beloved tourist destinations in Korea. The city is blessed with the azure-blue waters of the East Sea to the east and the country’s most loved Mt. Seoraksan to the west. The city also offers many beautiful and well-known lakes, beaches, resort areas, hot springs, and historical relics to explore.