11-Day Beijing and Korean Landscapes Tour from Beijing

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11 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Beijing

   Welcome to China! After completing border and customs formalities, an assistant will be waiting for you to provide essential information and accompany you on the transfer from the airport to the hotel. Enjoy some free time upon arrival.
   
   06:30 p.m. - We’ll meet our guide and fellow travelers in the hotel reception area. Then, we’ll set out to explore the city. We’ll take a transfer to Wangfujing Street, a lively pedestrian and commercial area filled with shops and restaurants. Dinner will be included, followed by a return to the hotel.
   Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

   Meals: D：IncludedStay: Mercure beijing downtown(No.16 Jia,Xi Da Wang Road, Chaoyang, CP 100124,BEIJING), Grand concordia(No. 26 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100016)
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   Day 2 — Beijing

   07:30 a.m. - An exciting day awaits us as we explore the highlights of China’s capital. We’ll enjoy a full-day guided tour, starting with a walk through the immense Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world. From here, we’ll admire the Great National Theater, also known as the Beijing Opera House.
   
   Next, we’ll visit the majestic Forbidden City, the most impressive architectural complex in China, where 24 emperors ruled for nearly 500 years. We’ll also visit Jingshan Park, home to Coal Hill, one of Beijing’s best-preserved imperial gardens. Climbing to the top of the hill, we’ll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Forbidden City—weather permitting.
   
   Lunch will be included.
   
   In the afternoon, we’ll experience local life with a tricycle ride through the traditional Hutong neighborhoods, where we can observe daily life, visit charming shops, and step inside a Siheyuan, a traditional courtyard house.
   
   We’ll then conclude our tour with a visit to the stunning Summer Palace, the former imperial retreat of the Qing Dynasty, renowned for its exquisite gardens and tranquil lakes.
   
   06:30 p.m. - Tour ends. You may return to the hotel by bus or choose to stay in the city center (in which case, the return to the hotel will be at your own expense. We recommend carrying the hotel’s address written in Chinese to show the taxi driver).
   
   Note: Due to heritage conservation measures and enhanced visitor safety, the governing body of the Forbidden City has temporarily reduced daily visitor capacity. As a result, we cannot guarantee access to this site. If the visit is not possible, it will be replaced with a tour of the Confucius Temple and the Lama Temple, both iconic landmarks in Chinese history and culture.
   

   Meals: L：IncludedStay: Mercure beijing downtown(No.16 Jia,Xi Da Wang Road, Chaoyang, CP 100124,BEIJING), Grand concordia(No. 26 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100016)
3. 3

   Day 3 — Beijing

   Total distance covered: 190 km.
   
   Scenery: Expansive urban landscapes as we leave Beijing, followed by lush green mountains surrounding the Great Wall.
   
   Note: Due to the high number of visitors at the Great Wall, it may be advisable to walk part of the way to avoid delays on the funicular ascent.
   
   07:30 a.m. - Departure from Beijing. Today, we’ll embark on an unforgettable excursion to the Great Wall.
   09:30 a.m. - Great Wall of China (Mutianyu section). We’ll arrive at this awe-inspiring architectural marvel, whose history spans over 2,000 years. Our visit includes a cable car ride up and down to one of the most scenic sections of the wall. You’ll have free time to explore, enjoy the commercial area, visit the Exhibition Center, and have lunch at your leisure.
   
   Returning to Beijing, we’ll make a stop at the 798 Art District, a vibrant hub of contemporary art housed in a former military factory.
   
   Later, we’ll visit the Temple of Heaven, one of China’s most important sacred complexes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   
   To unwind after an exciting day, we’ll take part in a relaxing Tai Chi class and enjoy a soothing foot massage.
   
   We’ll bid farewell to Beijing with a traditional Peking duck dinner (included).
   
   09:00 p.m. - Return to the hotel.
   

   Meals: D：IncludedStay: Mercure beijing downtown(No.16 Jia,Xi Da Wang Road, Chaoyang, CP 100124,BEIJING), Grand concordia(No. 26 Xiaoyun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100016)
4. 4

   Day 4

   After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board a flight to Seoul. Welcome to Korea! Transfer to your hotel and meeting with your guide.
   
   05:30 p.m. – In the late afternoon, we will begin our introduction to this fascinating country. With our guide, we will head to City Hall to see this tsunami-shaped building. We will also see Deoksugung Palace, located across from City Hall, beautifully illuminated at night, allowing us to appreciate the contrast between tradition and modernity in Korea. Afterwards, we will walk to the Myeongdong district, the largest shopping and entertainment area in Korea; its name means “bright tunnel.” Dinner included at a local restaurant. Return by Seoul’s modern subway (ticket included).
   
   08:30 p.m. – Return to the hotel with the guide.
   

   Meals: D：IncludedStay: Mercure ambassador hongdae(Yanghwa-ro, 144 Mapo-gu, Seoul, Corea del Sur), Hilton garden inn seul gangnam(253, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu)
5. 5

   Day 5 — Seoul

   08:30 am – Today we include an extensive sightseeing tour of approximately five hours in Seoul. We will visit Changdeokgung Palace (entrance included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a palace complex set within a large park. Afterwards, we will stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood of small, well-preserved houses.
   We will then visit the War Memorial of Korea (entrance included), an impressive museum that illustrates the conflicts experienced by Korea throughout its history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from many countries participated under the United Nations.
   
   01:00 pm – Lunch included at a local restaurant.
   
   12:00 pm – We continue to the Gangnam District, one of the busiest and most vibrant areas of the city, home to numerous shopping malls and entertainment venues. To conclude the day, we stop at LOTTE WORLD TOWER, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you will have free time to go up to the tower (admission not included) or to stroll through its park or luxury shopping centers.
   
   04:30 pm – Return to the hotel and free time.
   
   Important note regarding Bukchon Hanok Village: Due to regulations established to protect the residential environment, our vehicle may only park in designated areas, and we will complete an approximate 900-meter walk to reach this historic neighborhood. For operational reasons, this visit may be replaced by Namsangol Hanok Village, also featuring traditional Korean architecture, ensuring the cultural content of the itinerary is maintained.
   

   Meals: L：IncludedStay: Mercure ambassador hongdae(Yanghwa-ro, 144 Mapo-gu, Seoul, Corea del Sur), Hilton garden inn seul gangnam(253, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu)
6. 6

   Day 6 — Seoul - Suwon - Jeonju

   Total distance covered: 227 km
   Scenery: Pleasant landscapes, rolling hills, and extensive cultivated areas.
   
   08:30 AM – Hotel. Departure from the hotel.
   
   09:00 AM – Gyeongbokgung Palace (entrance included). Arrival at this impressive palace with over 600 years of history, where we will attend the Changing of the Guard ceremony, if it is taking place.
   
   10:30 AM – Gyeongbokgung Palace. Departure from Seoul heading south toward South Korea.
   
   11:30 AM – Suwon. Arrival in the former capital of Korea, known for its impressive UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress walls. We will visit the walls and their fortifications, as well as the Hwaseong Haenggung Summer Palace (entrance included), notable for its traditional architecture. Lunch included at a local restaurant.
   
   01:40 PM – Suwon. Departure.
   
   04:00 PM – Jeonju. Arrival. With our guide, we will explore its fascinating historic center (Hanok Village), with its traditional houses, local shops, and art galleries. After the walk, free time.
   

   Meals: L：IncludedStay: Best western plus jeonju(41, Hyeonmu 1-gil, Wansan-gu Jeonju-Si,), Jeonju signature(838 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Corea del Sur)
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   Day 7 — Jeonju - Sunchang Gochujang Village - Damyang County – Haeinsa - Busan

   Total distance covered: 415 km
   Scenery: We travel through high mountains, enjoying especially beautiful landscapes in the Haeinsa area within the National Park.
   
   Note: We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for the walk to the entrance of Haeinsa Temple.
   
   08:00 AM – Jeonju. Departure.
   
   08:40 AM – Sunchang Gochujang Village. Arrival. This traditional village is located at the foot of Amisan Mountain. With its hanok houses and courtyards filled with large earthenware jars known as hang-a-ri, it is home to expert gochujang (Korean chili paste) artisans who use traditional methods. We will enjoy a hands-on experience learning how this traditional sauce is prepared.
   
   09:40 AM – Sunchang Gochujang Village. Departure.
   
   10:00 AM – Damyang. Arrival. Visit to the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest (entrance included), whose paths are considered among the most beautiful in the country—ideal for peaceful walks and enjoying the cool breeze. We will find all kinds of bamboo-crafted products, and visit places such as the Bamboo Museum (entrance included), where this plant is studied and revered.
   Lunch included, featuring the local specialty of rice cooked and served inside a bamboo stalk.
   
   12:30 PM – Damyang. Departure.
   
   02:35 PM – Haeinsa Temple (entrance included). Amid impressive forest-covered mountain landscapes, we arrive at Haeinsa, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 802, it houses the Tripitaka Koreana, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts, carved onto 80,000 wooden printing blocks.
   
   04:20 PM – Haeinsa. Departure.
   
   07:00 PM – Busan. Arrival in Korea’s second-largest city, known for its vibrant atmosphere. Overnight stay.
   

   Meals: L：IncludedStay: Ramada encore busan station(10 Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Corea del Sur), Asti busan station(7-8 Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Corea del Sur)
8. 8

   Day 8 — Busan – Haedong Yonggung – Songdo – Gamcheon Culture Village – Busan

   Total distance traveled: 85 km
   
   Note: We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for the walk to the entrance of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and for strolling through Gamcheon Cultural Village.
   
   08:30 a.m. – Departure from Busan.
   09:15 a.m. – Arrival at Haedong Yonggungsa. Visit of this 14th-century Buddhist temple located on the coastal cliffs of Busan. Along the main access path to the temple, there is a row of stone statues representing the twelve figures of the Chinese zodiac, which, according to Eastern philosophy, are considered guardian deities.
   
   10:15 a.m. – Departure from Haedong Yonggungsa.
   11:15 a.m. – Arrival in Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea, and city tour. We will visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery (entrance included), where people from many different countries are buried. We will then head to the largest fish market in the country, located next to Nampo Port. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we walk to Yongdusan Park, home to its impressive 120-meter pagoda.
   
   02:30 p.m. – Departure to Songdo Beach, which features the country’s first maritime cable car (included, subject to weather conditions), offering spectacular views of the bay. We then continue to one of Busan’s most picturesque neighborhoods, Gamcheon Cultural Village, filled with brightly colored buildings, labyrinth-like alleyways, art galleries, pottery workshops, and charming cafés.
   
   06:45 p.m. – Departure from Gamcheon Cultural Village. Return to Busan.
   07:15 p.m. – Arrival at the hotel in Busan. Overnight stay.
   
   

   Meals: L：IncludedStay: Ramada encore busan station(10 Jungang-daero 196beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Corea del Sur), Asti busan station(7-8 Jungang-daero 214beon-gil, Dong-gu, Busan, Corea del Sur)
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   Day 9 — Busan – Seokguram Buddhist Grotto - Bulguksa Temple – Gyeongju - Daegu

   Total distance traveled: 225 km
   Scenery: We travel through beautiful forest landscapes.
   
   08:00 a.m. – Departure from Busan.
   10:00 a.m. – Arrival at Seokguram. Visit to this Buddhist Grotto (admission included), an artificial cave carved into the rock in the 8th century and located on the slopes of Mount Tohamsan. It houses a monumental stone statue of Buddha facing the sea.
   
   11:00 a.m. – Departure from Seokguram.
   11:30 a.m. – Arrival at Bulguksa Temple (entrance included). Visit to this temple, considered one of the most beautiful in the country and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The temple houses seven National Treasures of Korea and is a masterpiece from the height of Buddhism during the ancient Silla Kingdom.
   
   12:15 p.m. – Departure from Bulguksa Temple.
   01:00 p.m. – Arrival in Gyeongju. Visit to this coastal city, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom, which lasted longer than any other dynasty in Korean history, for a total of 992 years under the rule of 56 kings. We will have the opportunity to photograph the beautiful wooden Woljeonggyo Bridge along the Namcheon River. Lunch included. We then continue to the Tumuli Park, where the tombs of the kings of the ancient Silla Kingdom, more than 1,500 years old, are located. We will visit one of these tombs (entrance included). Walking, we will reach Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, the oldest in East Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   
   04:00 p.m. – Departure from Gyeongju.
   05:30 p.m. – Arrival in Daegu, the fourth-largest city in Korea. Before heading to the hotel, we will visit Dongsan Cheongna Hill, a historic site where Christian missionaries once lived, and Dongseong-ro Shopping Street, the city’s liveliest area, with fashion shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine (entrance included), famous for its history of medicinal herbs in Eastern medicine.
   
   08:00 p.m. – Approximate arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.
   

   Meals: L：IncludedStay: Susung daegu (106-7 Yonghak-ro, Suseong District), Daegu grand(305 Dongdaegu-ro, Suseong District, Daegu, Corea del Sur)
10. 10

    Day 10 — Daegu – Andong – Hahoe Village - Byeongsan Seowon – Seoul

    Total distance covered: 387 km
    Scenery: We travel through beautiful forests, valleys, and fields of rice and ginseng.
    
    08:00 a.m. – Departure from Daegu.
    09:30 a.m. – Arrival in Andong. We will visit the traditional village of Hahoe Village (admission included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on the outskirts of the city. Free time to stroll through the streets of this rural village that seems frozen in time. We will also visit the excellent World Mask Museum, featuring masks used for dances, medical practices, religious ceremonies, and theatrical performances. Lunch included at a local restaurant.
    
    01:30 p.m. – Departure from Hahoe Village (Andong).
    01:45 p.m. – Arrival at Byeongsan Seowon, a Confucian academy founded in the 16th century. We visit this site, located beside a river in an idyllic setting full of peace and tranquility.
    
    02:30 p.m. – Departure from Byeongsan Seowon.
    06:30 p.m. – Arrival in Seoul in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.
    
    Note: The order of visits may be modified without affecting the planned content of the itinerary.
    

    Meals: L：IncludedStay: Mercure ambassador hongdae(Yanghwa-ro, 144 Mapo-gu, Seoul, Corea del Sur), Hilton garden inn seul gangnam(253, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu)
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    Day 11 — Seoul

    After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

    Meals: L：Included

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