After Breakfast We Proceed For Seoul City Highlight Tour. Some Of The Places We Will See During Our Highlight Tour:
Gwanghwamun Square: Stretches Out From Gwanghwamun Gate, Once The Main Gate Of Gyeongbokgung Palace, To Sejongno Sageori Intersection. Gwanghwamun Square Is Divided Into Six Sections. At Its Center Stands A Statue Of King Sejong The Great, The Fourth And Most Respected King Of The Joseon Dynasty And Creator Of Hangeul, Korea's Alphabet; And A Statue Of Admiral Yi Sunshin, A Naval Commander Noted For His Victories Against The Japanese Navy During The Japanese Invasions Of Korea (1592-1598) And A Hero Among Koreans.
Gyeongbokgung Palace: Built In 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace Is Also 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) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace Is Arguably The Most Beautiful, And Remains The Largest Of All Five Palaces.
Blue House (Presidential Residence): The Signature Markings Of The Presidential Residence Of Cheong Wa Dae Are Its Blue Tiles. It Is The First Thing That Catches One's Attention Upon Entering The Premises. The Blue Tiles And The Smooth Roof Blend Beautifully With Bugaksan Mountain In The Backdrop.
Bukchon Hanok Village: Surrounded By Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace And Jongmyo Shrine, It Is Home To Hundreds Of Traditional Houses, Called Hanok, That Date Back To The Joseon Dynasty. The Name Bukchon, Which Literally Translates To "Northern Village," Came About As The Neighborhood Lies North Of Two Significant Seoul Landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream And Jongno.
Jogyesa Temple: Is The Center Of Korean Buddhism. The Temple Was Built In The Late 14th Century During The Goryeo Period And Was Once Turned Into Ashes Due To Fire And Was Rebuilt Under The Name Of Gackhwangsa Temple In 1910 With The Effort Of Many Respectful Monks, Namely Han Yong-Un And Lee Hee-Gwang.
Yeouido Hangang Park: Is Easily Accessible Via Public Transportation. As One Of The Most Popular Parks Along Hangang River, The Park Attracts Many Visitors, Residents, And Office Workers. The Park Offers Exciting Events Year-Round: The Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival In The Spring, The World Fireworks Festival In The Fall, As Well As Concerts, And Marathons. Well-Preserved Natural Areas Such As Bamseom And Yeouido Saetgang Tributary Provide Visitors With An Opportunity To Learn About Nature And Ecology. In Addition, Thanks To The Hangang Renaissance Project, The Park Is Full Of New Attractions: The Water Light Square, Waterside Fountains, The Waterside Stage, Festival Land, The Piano Waterway, Waterfalls Of Light, The Yacht Marina, And More.
Hangang River Cruise: Is One Of The Best Ways To Enjoy The Hangang River. The Cruises Have Different Themes, Including A Pirate Theme For Children And A K-Culture Cruise For Hallyu Fans, Allowing Passengers To Enjoy Live Performances And Fine Dining As They Admire The Scenery. The Romance Of The Hangang Makes River Cruises Very Popular With Lovers All Throughout The Year.
