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Field Tour

SEOUL & SEOUL Vicinity Field Tour Program (June 30, Friday)

The organizing committee of GSS 2023 provides a unique opportunity to experience the culture and history of Korea.

Check the detailed program and tour fee for each course and book one of tours.

The deadline to apply for the tour is two weeks prior to the excursion or tour date, and if the number of people applying for each course is less than the minimun, the tour fee may be changed.

T1. Royal Seoul

T-1. Royal Seoul Walking Excursion (09:00-13:00)

Tour Fee

  • KRW 120,000 (mini. of 5 people)


Fees Include

  • English-speaking Guide

  • 12 Seater Van (incl. Driver's Fee, Toll Fee, Parcking Fee)

  • Entrance Fees

  • Travel Insurance (Exclusively for Foreigners)

  • Bottle of Water

  • Taxes

                                                                                        * Personal expensed, all out-of-schedule expenses are NOT included.

Itinerary

  • Gwanghwamun Square

  • Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbok Palace

  • Gyeongbok Palace Tour & National Folk Museum

  • Mt. Namsan Park

  • Seoul City Wall Heritage

  • Namdaemun Traditional Market

Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gyeongbok Palace

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In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.

Gyeongbok Palace Tour

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Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is commonly referred to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon dynasty, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion and the pond around Hyangwonjeong Pavilion have remained relatively intact. The raised dias and stone markers of Geunjeongjeon showcase the representative art style of their time.

Namdaemun Traditional Market

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The Namdaemun Market is a place full of life for 24 hours for 365 days, attracting an average of 0.4 million visitors a day. Not so far from where the market is located, you can find important places in Seoul, such as Bank of Korea and famous tourist attractions like Jeongdong-gil, Myeong-dong, Namsan Tower, and Namsan Hanok Village. 
About 10,000 stores of the Namdaemun Market around the Sungnyemun Gate attract many tourists every day. There are even some expressions like “If you cannot find something in the Namdaemun Market, you will never be able to find it in Seoul” and “The Namdaemun Market has everything but the (imaginary) cat horn.” 

T2. DMZ Excursion

T-2. DMZ Excursion (08:00-17:00)

Tour Fee

  • KRW 159,000 (mini. of 5 people)

                                                                                                                                   * It is necessary to bring your passport for this tour.


Fees Include

  • English-speaking Guide

  • 12 Seater Van (incl. Driver's Fee, Toll Fee, Parcking Fee)

  • Entrance Fees

  • Travel Insurance (Exclusively for Foreigners)

  • Bottle of Water

  • Taxes

                                                                                        * Personal expensed, all out-of-schedule expenses are NOT included.

Itinerary

  • Imjingak Peace Park

  • The Bridge of Freedom

  • DMZ Tour (DMZ Theater & Exhibition Hall, The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora Observatory)

Imjingak Peace Park

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Located approximately 56 kilometers from Seoul City Hall and 7 kilometers from DMZ, Imjingak is an important part of Korean history.
Imjingak Resort has various war-related artifacts as well as spacious Pyeonghwa Nuri Park.
The resort preserves the Freedom Bridge and Imjingang rail bridge from the Korean War to remind people of the past, along with a Memorial Hall, memorial monuments and recreational areas.

The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel (DMZ Tour)

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The 3rd Tunnel was discovered by South Korea in 1978.
It spans over 1,635m in length, 2m in width, and 2m in height and is located 52km from Seoul.
It is estimated that approximately 30,000 soldiers could move through the tunnel per hour. The scale is similar to the 2nd Tunnel, but it was thought to be more threatening as an invasion tool than the 1st and 2nd Tunnels.
Located only 4km away from Imjingak toward the southwest and 3.5km from the Tongilchon area, it is accessible by car in approximately 45 min. from Seoul.

Dora Observatory (DMZ Tour)

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Situated in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do and at the northernmost point of the Military Demarcation Line, Dora Observatory replaced the previous Songaksan Observation Post.
From the observatory, visitors can overlook North Korea, including Gaeseong, Songaksan, Kim Il-Sung Statue, and Cooperation Farm (Geumamgol).
It was first opened to the public in January 1987.

T3. Vicinity of Seoul

T-3. Vicinity of Seoul, Korean Folk Village and Seonyudo Island by the Han River

       (08:30-18:00)

Tour Fee

  • KRW 179,000 (mini. of 5 people)


Fees Include

  • English-speaking Guide

  • 12 Seater Van (incl. Driver's Fee, Toll Fee, Parcking Fee)

  • Entrance Fees

  • Travel Insurance (Exclusively for Foreigners)

  • Lunch at Local Restaurant

  • Bottle of Water

  • Taxes

                                                                                        * Personal expensed, all out-of-schedule expenses are NOT included.

Itinerary

  • Korean Folk Village (Lunch at Local Restaurant, Enjoy Performance at the Folk Village)

  • Seonyudo Island by the Han River (Walk along Han River Park)

Korean Folk Village

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Korean Folk Village was created with a view to presenting the national culture to local and international tourists by collecting in one place the folk customs in our culture that have been passed down for a long time.
The Joseon period village in
Korean Folk Village is composed of real houses relocated and reconstructed from different parts of the country, thus enacting the culture in daily life through four seasons based on thorough historical verification and consultation.
Presenting experience-style outdoor exhibitions, craft in daily life continuing traditional methods, and seasonal customs marked by solar terms.

Seonyudo Park

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Seonyudo Park is located on Seonyudo Island, one of the islands situated on Hangang River.
The park used to be a filtration plant, but was converted into an ecological park. Seonyu literally means "a place of scenic beauty". Seonyudo Park utilizes the previous filtration plant to a great extent. It contains four parks and many walking trails.
Apart from these, the park has other facilities such as Seoul Design Gallery, and a botanical garden. Seonyudo Park is a much loved place where visitors can experience nature and relax with beautiful views of the river.

T4. Afternoon City Tour

T-4. Afternoon City Tour and Dinner (14:00-21:00)

Tour Fee

  • KRW 99,000 (mini. of 5 people)


Fees Include

  • English-speaking Guide

  • 12 Seater Van (incl. Driver's Fee, Toll Fee, Parcking Fee)

  • Entrance Fees

  • Travel Insurance (Exclusively for Foreigners)

  • Dinner at Local Restaurant (Korean BBQ)

  • Bottle of Water

  • Taxes

                                                                                        * Personal expensed, all out-of-schedule expenses are NOT included.

Itinerary

  • National Museum of Korea & Korean Alphabet Hangeul Museum

  • Sevit Floating and Han River Park

  • Dinner at Local Restaurant

National Museum of Korea

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Visitors can fully enjoy its six galleries in the Permanent Exhibition Hall arranged by period and theme, special exhibition galleries that feature various contents, diverse guided-tour programs to deepen one’s understanding, the Children's Museum where kids are able to enjoy and experiment with the five senses, a variety of educational programs, and immersible AR and VR contents using advanced IT technology. The museum is also a healing space in the metropolitan city, where you can spend a leisurely time strolling through the adjacent garden, where beautiful flowers bloom according to the season. The natural scenic views that you meet on a short daily outing as well as its superb collections will satisfy your intellectual and cultural thirst more than your expectations.

Sevit Floating and Han River Park

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Sevit is a culture complex made up of three man-made floating islands located near the southern end of Banpo Bridge. The islands were created with the theme of "flowers of the Hangang River" and represent the view, life, and the earth, as well as a flower in various stages of life. The largest island, 'Some Gavit' symbolizes the view and takes the form of a flower  in full bloom. It is a multi-functional cultural facility which can be used as a venue for performances, international conferences, exhibitions and more. The second island, 'Some Chavit' looks like a flower bud, an image of life. A range of cultural experiences and event zones including Beat Square, Youth Woods and restaurants using 3D to bring themes to life are located here. The third and smallest island, 'Some Solvit' takes the form of a seed planted in the earth. This island has water sports facilities and an outdoor garden from which you may enjoy the picturesque scenery of the Hangang River. Around the floating islands are LED lights that create a fantastic night view under the theme of "a gleaming light in the mist."

Conact Info.

If you want personlized tour course, please contact the official tour agent of the GSS 2023 as follows:

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Grance Travel Co., Ltd.
E. help@triptokorea.com
T. +82-2-332-8946    F. +82-336-7334    W. www.triptokorea.com

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