Korea boasts a long history of ceramics dating back
to the late 9th century, second only to China. It is no
wonder that ceramics make up a large portion of the remaining
cultural relics on display at home and abroad; more than
30,000 ceramics treasures among a total of 100,000 treasures
are on display in the National Museum of Korea;
over half the items in the Ho-Am Art Museum, Horim Museum,
and the several museums attached to universities, as well
as the Korea galleries at the US Metropolitan Museum,
the British Museum, and the Tokyo National Museum.
Some may say it is hard to understand Korean culture without
understanding its art of ceramics.
Schedule
DAY 01 (Incheon /Seoul)
- Arrive at Incheon international airport
- Transfer to Seoul and check-in at hotel
DAY 02 (Seoul)
Full day Seoul city tour : Gyeongbok palace/National
folklore museum (closed on Tuesdays. Alternative:
Duksu palace/Royal Museum tour), Insadong antique
alley, Namsan Park/Seoul Tower, Namdaemun traditional
market, etc.(B/L/D)
DAY 03 (Seoul/Icheon or Gwangju or Yoju/Seoul)
Visit Goryo Hand (acupuncture) Therapy Center and
Gyeongdong herb market in the morning. Then transfer
to Icheon and tour
of Ceramic Village Optional experience program : Try your hand
at making a ceramic piece : http://www.ceramicexpo.org
or http://www.worldceramic.or.kr
Return to the hotel.(B/L/D)
DAY 04 (Seoul/Hapcheon/Gyeongju)
Transfer to Hapcheon and visit Haeinsa temple.
Then Keep progressing to Gyeongju and hotel check-in.(B/L/D)
- Special events in Gyeongju : Cherry Brossom Fun
Run(in Apr)
- Korean traditional drink and cake festival(Mar~Apr)
- Shilla Cultural festival(in Oct)
DAY 05 (Gyeongju/Daegu)
Gyeongju touring for full day : Bulguksa temple,
Sukgulam grotto, Tumuli park, Chumsungdae observatory,
etc.
Transfer to Daegu and hotel check-in.(B/L/D)
- Daegu Yangnyeongsi(Herb market) Festival in May
DAY 06 (Daegu/Andong/Suanbo)
Transfer to Andong and visit Andong Hahoe Folk Village
where about 130 traditional houses, large and small,
from nobility to commoners, have been well-preserved
by the same families for generations. The village
is known for a special form of mask dance drama(every
Sat. Sun)
- Andong Mask Dance Festival in Oct. www.festival.or.kr/andong.
- The World Confucian Conference in Septemberwww.city.andong.kyongbuk.kr.
Then head for Suanbo and enjoy Sauna at hot springs
that are said to be extremely effective for neuralgia,
rheumatism, female ailments and skin diseases. The
water feels very silky. (B/L/D)
DAY 07 (Suanbo/Seoul)
At leisure in the morning and transfer to Seoul.
Upon arrival, Hotel check-in, then free time or
optional dinner
- Optional farewell dinner with traditional dance
performance at Korea House www.fpcp.or.kr : Buffet
style dinner or Hanjungshik(Korean table setting
meal)
DAU 09 (Seoul)
Free till departure
Transfer to the airport.
Included
Services
Remark
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