OPTIONAL CONGRESS TOURS |
The Local Organizing Committee of IFHNOS SEOUL 2010 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( ifhnos2010@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. |
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TOUR SCHEDULE |
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| Half Day Tours |
| HT1. Harmony of Nature and Architecture |
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Visitors will explore Changdeokgung Palace, a beautiful palace of the Joseon Dynasty with a secret garden. It contains a multitude of traditional gardens and wooden pavilions, ponds, splendidly patterned walls, and many other beautiful structures all perfectly balanced in natural settings designated as a world heritage by UNESCO. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 15, 18 / 09:00~12:30 |
| Itinerary |
Changedeok Palace( Secret Garden)- Insadong Antique Street |
| Price |
57,000 KRW (min. 10 persons basis) |
| Conditions |
Admission fee, an English speaking tour guide, air-conditioned coach |
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| HT2. Getting to know much about Seoul |
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Namsan Hanok Village is a restoration of five traditional Korean houses from Joseon Dynasty taking you back to Koreas past. 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. Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea selling children clothing, men & women clothing and kitchenware. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 16,17, / 13:00~17:30 |
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Namsan Hanok Village - Lunch - N Seoul Tower - Namdaemun Market |
| Price |
63,000 KRW (min. 10 persons basis) |
| Conditions |
An English speaking tour guide, Air-conditioned coach and Admission fee |
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| HT3. Into the Royal Family’s Life of Orient |
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Gyeongbokgung Palace is the primary residence for the royal family of Joseon Dynasty. It is the largest and most architecturally beautiful of the five palaces of Seoul. The National Folk Museum demonstrates Korean social and traditional life style, such as religious rituals, housing, clothing, food and social dynamics of traditional Korean life. Cheonggyecheon Stream, has become one of Seoul’s major tourist destinations, and is a popular place for leisure and relaxation since it offers many beautiful sights to see and enjoy. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 16,19 / 09:00~12:30 |
| Itinerary |
Pass by the Cheongwadai Presidential Blue House - Gyeongbokgung Palace - National Folk Museum - Chyeonggyecheon Stream walking tour |
| Price |
57,000 KRW (min. 10 persons basis) |
| Conditions |
An English speaking tour guide, Air-conditioned coach and Admission fee |
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| Full Day Tour |
| FT1. Back to Ancient Korea |
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Suwon 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. Also, it is included on UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Heritage in 1997. 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. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 19 / 09:00-17:00 |
| Itinerary |
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress – Lunch - Korean Folk Village |
| Price |
95,000 KRW (min. 10 persons basis) |
| Conditions |
An English speaking tour guide, Air-conditioned coach and admission fee and Lunch(Korean Food) |
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| FT2. Temple Life of Korea |
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Myogak-sa is about 40 minutes drive away to the north. It is located in Hyehwa-dong, university area in Seoul. Temple Stay at Myogak-sa is a cultural-experience program designed to help people understand Korean Buddhism better. Temple stay offers various kinds of practicing methods such as Dado (tea ceremony) and Seon Meditation which is a form of meditation that allows a person to reflect on oneself. After this tour, you will come back home richer at heart, more fully alive, more fully awake, more fully at peace. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 18/ 09:00-17:00 |
| Itinerary |
Myogaksa - Orientation - Seon Meditation - Lunch(Temple Cuisine) - Lotus Lantern Making - Dado(tea Ceremony) - Talk with Buddhist Monk |
| Price |
85,000 KRW (min. 10 persons basis) |
| Conditions |
An English speaking tour guide, Air-conditioned coach and admission fee and Lunch |
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| FT3. Tracing the Spirit of Korean Ceramics |
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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. You can make ceramics. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 17 / 09:00-17:00 |
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Mok-A Museum of Buddhist Art - Lunch - Icheon Pottery Village - Pottery Making Class - Sileuksa Temple |
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KRW 100,000 per person (min. 10 persons basis) |
| Conditions |
An English speaking tour guide, Air-conditioned coach and admission fee and Lunch(Korean Food) |
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| FT4. Hoping for Reunification of Korea |
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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. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 16 / 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Itinerary |
Tour desk - Imjingak Park - The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel - Dora Observatory - Lunch- Itaewon Shopping Area - Tour desk |
| Price |
KRW 85,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis) |
| Conditions |
Admission fee, an English-speaking guide and Air-conditioned coach, Lunch(Korean Food) |
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| Night Tours |
| NT1.Night Cruise Tour |
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The 63-Building’s observation is crowded with many visitors every year. The building is 264m above the sea level and 249m above the ground level. You can see the panoramic view of Han River and Seoul city. Han River Cruise in the spring 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. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 16 / 17:00~22:00 |
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Dinner - 63 Buidling’s Observation - Han River Cruise |
| Price |
85,000 KRW (min. 10 persons) |
| Conditions |
An English speaking tour guide, Admission fee, Air-conditioned coach and Dinner(Korean Food) |
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| NT2. Korean traditional performance - Cheongdong Theater |
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Deoksugung Palace street is one of the most beautiful and romantic roads in Seoul so that many couples come here to take a walk. Cheongdong Theater is the representative traditional art performance theatre of Korea. The main program of Cheongdong Theater is the 'Traditional Art Performance, MISO’ that is a story where a young couple in Joseon Dynasty meets and falls in love with the background of Korea’s beautiful four seasons, traditional dance and Korean instrumental performances. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 18 / 17:00~22:00 |
| Itinerary |
Dinner - Walking along Deoksugung Palace street - Cheongdong Theater, Korean traditional performance ‘MISO’ |
| Price |
85,000 KRW (min. 10 persons) |
| Conditions |
An English speaking tour guide, Admission fee, Air-conditioned coach and Dinner(Korean Food) |
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| PRE & POST CONGRESS TOUR |
| PT1. Relishes the Romantic of Jeju Island (2N 3D) |
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A picturesque island surrounded by the indigo sea that blends beautifully with the spectacular scenery and unique culture, Jeju is a land of wonder and enchantment. The volcanic island of Jeju will charm you with its magnificent landscapes, opening your senses. Jeju is an island that opens up a different world during each season.
☺ Reservation should be made at least 3 weeks in advance.
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 12~14 , 2010 / June 20~22, 2010 |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Seoul - Flight to Jeju - Yongduam Rock -Yeomiji Botanic Garden - Micheon Cave-O’sulloc Museum -C/I Hotel |
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Manjang Cave - Seongsan Sunrise Peak - Udo Island - Hotel |
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C/O Hotel - Jeju Natural History Museum - Jeongbang Waterfall - Sex & Health Museum - Flight to Seoul |
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| Price |
KRW 690,000 P/P (min. 6 persons basis) |
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2 nights at Jeju Crown Hotel or similar on twin sharing basis, Breakfast, Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Domestic air fare.
* Single occupancy additional charge - KRW 100,000 |
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| PT2. Legendary Shilla Dynasty, Gyeongju (2D1N) |
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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. The area is called a “museum without walls” because of the wealth of historical heritage. Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty of the temple itself and the artistic touch of the stone relics are known throughout the world. |
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| Tour date & Duration |
June 13~14 , 2010 / June 20~21, 2010 |
| Itinerary |
| Day 1 |
Seoul - Gyeongju National Museum - Tumuli Park - Anapji - Poseokjeong - Bunhwangsa Temple - Tumuli Park - Gyeongju Folk Craft Village |
| Day 2 |
Seokguram Grotto - Bulguksa Temple - Chomseongdae Observatory- Seoul |
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| Price |
KRW 390,000 per person (min. 6 persons basis) |
| Conditions |
1 night at Gyeongju Hilton or similar on twin sharing basis, Breakfast, admission fee, an English-speaking guide and coach fare |
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