Tour Programs
Various tour programs are available for all ICRP 2015 participants to enjoy during their stay in Korea. Please refer to the following information and select a tour program of your preference when registering.
Seoul City Tour
- Date & Time :
- Oct. 20, 09:00-17:30 (all day)
- Course :
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Hotel
Jogyesa Temple Deoksugung Place Pass by the Blue House Lunch (Bibimbap) Changdeokgung Palace Insa-dong Namdaemun Market
- Price :
- USD 110
- Summary :
- Originally called Hanseong, present-day Seoul has been and still is Korea’s long-standing capital for over 600 years. Seoul has much to offer including traditional temples and palaces of which their beautiful architectural features make them a must-see venue for tourists and history lovers. Spend a full day learning and discovering Seoul’s history, culture and tradition. With the help of a guide, visit Deoksugung Palace and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Changdeokgung Palace; and explore bustling local markets by foot.
- Details :
- A tour of royal palaces and traditional markets in Seoul with a tour guide
- Marvelous gardens and pavilions inside UNESCO World Heritage-listed Palaces such as Changdeokgung, and also the Jogyesa Temple
- An opportunity to purchase antique artifacts and local artworks at the Insa-dong Antique Market and Namdaemun Market
- Enjoy an authentic Korean lunch at a local restaurant
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Tour
- Date & Time :
- Oct. 21, 09:00-13:00 (half day)
- Course :
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Hotel Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Hwaseong Trolley Ride Hwaseong Haenggung Palace Hotel
- Price :
- USD 110
- Summary :
- Located in Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, Hwaseong Fortress was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon Dynasty in order to house and honor the remains of his deceased father. The fortress was the world’s first ever planned city and is regarded as being more intricately designed compared to other structures of its time. In recognition of its historical culture, the fortress was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. The folk village houses and markets show how people lived during the Joseon Dynasty. A ride on the Hwaseong Trolley and visits to Hwaseong Haenggung Palace will provide you with a glimpse into Korea’s history and culture.
- Details :
- A tour around a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a guide
- Convenience of location – only an hour distance from Seoul
- Farmers’ Houses – traditional kiln
- Governor’s Office – Nobleman’s Residence
- Traditional Farmer’s Dance and Music – workshops and traditional marketplace
Icheon Ceramic Art Tour
- Date & Time :
- Oct. 22, 09:00-13:00 (half day)
- Course :
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Hotel Icheon Ceramic Art Village Pottery Making Process Observation Pottery Making Experience (additional charges apply) Hotel
- Price :
- USD 110
- Summary :
- Located in Gyeonggi Province, Icheon is well-known for being a center of Korean ceramic production and is a UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art. At Icheon Ceramic Art Village you can get hands-on experience on pottery making and observe Korean Ceramic and Pottery Masters during their pottery making process.
- Details :
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Included options
- Full transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Entrance fee
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Excluded options
- Additional costs for activities
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Other personal expenses
Additional Tour Program
You may choose to take part in the additional tour program from below.
Temple Stay Experience
- Details :
- Temple stay is a unique cultural program which lets you experience the lives of Buddhist practitioners among traditional temples throughout Korea. Enhance your understanding of Korean Buddhism through the Temple Stay program which will provide a special opportunity to gain peace of mind and tranquility.
- Website:
- http://eng.templestay.com/
DMZ Tour
- Details :
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DMZ is a buffer zone between two Koreas, bisecting the Korean Peninsula
DMZ has been the most popular tourist spot of Korea for foreigners since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The purpose of the zone is to prevent the recurrence of war between North & South Koreas.
The zone ranges 2 km north and south respectively from the ceasefire line of 1953. The land stretches across the Korean Peninsula 155 miles from the mouth of Han River to the East Coast.
It’s one of the most well-preserved wild-life refuges where peace and tension coexist. The President of Korea, Park Geun-hye, is pushing to build a “peace park” in the DMZ as a new symbol of political reconciliation and ecological conservation.
* You can make a DMZ reservation at tour booth during symposium