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ICA 2022 Social Tour

#1 Gyeongju National Museum

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#2 Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond

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#3 Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

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#1 Gyeongju National Museum

* Data provided: GYEONGJU NATIONAL MUSEUM

Located in Gyeongju, the capital of the Silla Dynasty for one thousand years, Gyeongju National Museum is one of Korea's leading institutions specializing in the cultural heritage of Silla. It was launched as a national Museum of Korea in 1945 and moved to its current location in 1975.

Situated within the historic part of Gyeongju listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Gyeongju National Museum lies close to some of Korea's major historical attraction. Among the latter are Wolseong Fortress, once the site of a Silla palace, Wolji, Daereungwon Park, home to Silla's royal tombs, and the ruins lf Hwangnyongsa Temple Site.
The museum also faces Namsan Mountain, which lies to the south and is much admired as a sanctuary of Korean Buddhist art.

The museum offers three permanent exhibition halls including the Silla HIistory exhibition hall, Silla Art exhibition hall and Wolji exhibition hall, as well as a special exhibition hall.

The outdoor exhibition area displays major Silla heritage items including the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok and the Three-story Stone Pagoda from the Goseonsa Temple Site. It operates an open storage named Treasure House of the Silla Millennium, which is open to the public, to store and manage the cultural heritages discoverd in Gyeongsangnam-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do provinces.

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#2 Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond

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Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond was a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. The pond was created in 674, during the reign of King Munmu. The pond features three small islands, and a landscape of 12 small hills to the northeast. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as "Anapji" from the Goryeo and Joseon periods and onwards. In the 1980s, a pottery fragment with the letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

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#3 Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village

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At Gyeongju Gyochon Village, visitors can see the House of the Gyeongju Choi Clan (Important Folklore Material No. 27) and try some Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju Liquor (Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86-3). The village centers around the Gyeongju Choi Clan, a family known to have maintained their wealth for over 12 generations, producing many important people. Visitors can learn about the lifestyle and spending habits that enabled the family to do this. The village is also home to the site of Yoseokgung, the house of Silla Princess Yoseok. Nearby attractions include Gyerim Forest, Naemulwangneung Royal Tomb, and Gyeongjuhyanggyo Local Confucian School.

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Gyeongju Gyochon Traditional Village Food Zone

Tour Conditions

• -Price is quoted based on per adult. (Child fare : Under 2years old – No charge, No service)
• -Minimum 4 persons will be departed for each tour program. (Tour program should be changed or cancelled less than 4 persons.)
• -Tour time could be change by local weather condition.
• -Pick up & Drop off point : HICO
• -Tour itinerary could be changed without notice due to the local conditions.
• -Reservation should be made latest by Oct 10, 2022 through the official website with full payment.
• -Inclusion: Tour Guide Throughout (English Speaking) Transportation, Admission Fee, Lunch at Local Restaurant (Full day tour only)
• -Payment by Credit Card (Visa / Master only)

Cancellation Policy

• -One day ahead: Cancellation fee will be 30% of the total amount.
• -Tour Day: Cancellation fee will be 50% of the total amount.
• ※Notice : There is no responsibility for any missing of personal belongings during the tour.

Tour Programs

• [JSBTG-01]HALF DAY: GYEONGJU TEMPLE LIFE EXPERIENCEClick
• [JSBTG-02]HALF DAY: GYEONGJU HISTORY TOURClick
• [JSBTG-03]HALF DAY: GYEONGJU UNESCO TOURClick
• [JSBTG-04]HALF DAY: GYEONGJU NAMSAN MT. TOURClick
• [JSBTG-05]NIGHT TOUR: GYEONGJU NIGHT TOURClick
• [JSBTG-06]FULL DAY: GYEONGJU SIHLLA HISTORY TOURClick
• [JSBTG-07]FULL DAY: BUSAN DAY TOURClick
• [JSBTG-08]FULL DAY: ANDONG DAY TOURClick

[JSBTG-01]HALF DAY: GYEONGJU TEMPLE LIFE EXPERIENCE

ARCHERY EXPERIENCE
Breathe slowly and relaxed, empty your mind, aim precisely and then let the arrow find his target. Some may see archery just as sport, but at Golgulsa you can learn the meditative root of this activity

SUNMUDO PERFORMANCE
Sunmudo is a training method taught at Golgul-temple designed to extinguish worldly pain and attain enlightment. The goal of this training is the harmonization of the mind, body and breath. Sunmudo is a way to attain enlightenment through harmonizing the body, mind and breath.

Date & Time	09:00 ~ 14:00 *Meet & Greet with a tour guide at HICO. (08:50 A.M)
Course	HICO → Golgulsa Temple Experience Program (Visit Temple, Archery Experience, Sunmudo Performance & Gongyang (Temple style lunch))→ HICO
Price	USD 155/person
Inclusion	-- 1 lunch at temple -Trip tour & transfer as the itinerary with admission, parking & toll fees -English speaking guide service. -1 bottle of mineral water with snack per person
Lunch	Temple Dishes (alms bowl meal which is offered to the Buddhists at temple.)

• *Menu & itinerary are subject to change. Please note.

[JSBTG-02]HALF DAY: GYEONGJU HISTORY TOUR

YANG-DONG VILLAGE
Yangdong Village is Korea’s largest traditional village, showcasing the traditional culture of the Joseon Dynasty and the beautiful natural surroundings. Thanks to its many cultural heritages, including treasures, national treasures, and folklore materials, the entire village has been designated as a cultural heritage site. Many people have visited this village to see its wealth of cultural heritages and scenic surroundings. Charles, Prince of Wales, visited this village in 1993.

GYEONGJU NATIONAL MUSEUM
Gyeongju National Museum houses about 3,000 relics of the Silla Dynasty, including King Seongdeok’s Bell (Emille Bell), No.29 National Treasure , and other ancient treasures you don't want to miss.

Date & Time	09:00 ~ 13:00 OR 14:00 ~ 18:00 *Meet & Greet with a tour guide at HICO. (08:50 A.M OR 13:50P.M.)
Course	HICO → Gyeongju Yangdong Village (Rice-cake Mallet Experience) →  Gyeongju National Museum → HICO
Price	USD 120/person
Inclusion	-Trip tour & transfer as the itinerary with admission, parking & toll fees -English speaking guide service. -1 bottle of mineral water with snack per person.

• *Menu & itinerary are subject to change. Please note.

[JSBTG-03]HALF DAY: GYEONGJU UNESCO TOUR

SEOKGULAM GROTTO
Seokguram, located on Tohamsan Mountain, is the representative stone temple of Korea. The official name of Seokguram, National Treasure No. 24, is Seokguram Seokgul. Designated as World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite. The construction was started by Kim Dae-Seong (700-774) in 751 during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-A.D. 935) and it was finished twenty-four years later in 774, during the reign of King Hye-Gong (765-780).

BULGUKSA TEMPLE
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. Bulguksa Temple was built in 528 during the Silla Kingdom, in the 15th year of King Beop-Heung's reign (514-540). The temple was originally called ‘Hwaeom Bulguksa Temple’ or ‘Beopryusa Temple’ and was rebuilt by Kim Dae-Seong (700-774), who started building the temple in 751 during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (in power 742-765) and completed it in 774 during the reign of King Hye-Gong (in power 765-780). Upon completion, the temple’s name was changed to ‘Bulguksa.'

Date & Time	09:00 ~ 13:00 OR 14:00 ~ 18:00 *Meet & Greet with a tour guide at HICO. (08:50 A.M OR 13:50P.M.)
Course	HICO → Seokgulam Grotto → Bulguksa Temple → Cheonmachong Tomb → HICO
Price	USD 125/person
Inclusion	-Trip tour & transfer as the itinerary with admission, parking & toll fees -English speaking guide service. -1 bottle of mineral water with snack per person.

• *Menu & itinerary are subject to change. Please note.

[JSBTG-04]HALF DAY: GYEONGJU NAMSAN MT. TOUR

YEOMBULSA TEMPLE TWIN STONE PAGODA
Using the remained 2 destructed stone pagoda parts and the first story pagoda roof stone of the stone pagoda at Yigeosaji in Doji-Dong a amcheng Seokta (Three-Story stone pagoda) was built at Gujeong square in Bulguk-Dong in 1963, which was reconstructed for restoration in January 24, 2008.

CHILBULAM TEMPLE (MAAE SEOKBUL SEATED BUDDHA IMAGE CARVED ON ROCK Pillar NEAR CHILBURAM HERITAGE)
‘Ch'ilburam’ means ‘Seven Buddhas Hermitage,’ because there are seven Buddhas adding all Buddhist statues on the big rock and the front rock. It is very rare to see such a big and commanding sculpture as the Borisa Maaeseokbul Carving of Chilburam (Hermitage) among the many remains in Mt. Nam.

TEATIME WITH CHIEF BUDDHIST MONK AT CHILBULAM TEMPLE
Korean Traditional tea is offered at this tiny but valuable temple and enjoys the short teatime with the chief Buddhist Monk.

GYEONGJU NAMSAN SINSEONAM MAAEBOSAL BANGASAN (ROCK-CUT SEATED BODHISATTVA NEAR SINSEONAM HERMITAGE AT MT. NAMSAN)
With round Gamsil (alcove) following the slight cutting of the rock, the Gyeongju Namsan Chilburam Maaeseokbul was placed in it. The statue is sitting comfortably on the lotus pedestals, as if playing a game in the clouds.

Date & Time	09:00 ~ 13:00 *Meet & Greet with a tour guide at HICO. (08:50 A.M)
Course	HICO → Namsan Yeombulsa Temple (Twin Stones Pagoda/ 15minutes walking) → Chilbulam Temple (1 hour walking) → Teatime with Monks → Shinseonam Temple (10~15minutes walking) → HICO
Price	USD 115/person
Inclusion	-Trip tour & transfer as the itinerary with admission, parking & toll fees -English speaking guide service. -1 bottle of mineral water with snack per person. ※Guest must wear the running shoes or tracking shoes for this course.

• *Menu & itinerary are subject to change. Please note.

[JSBTG-05]NIGHT TOUR: GYEONGJU NIGHT TOUR

ANAPJI POND
According to the historical records of ‘Samguk-sagi,’ Anapji Pond was built during the 14th year of King Munmu (in power 661-681 AD) of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-935 AD). Small mountains were created inside the palace walls, beautiful flowers were planted, and rare animals were brought in to create an exquisitely exotic garden fit for royalty. The pond was originally built in Wolseung Fortress (erected in 101 AD during the Silla period), but the fortress was destroyed and now lies in ruins.

CHEOMSEONGDAE OBSERVATORY
Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (632-647), it was used for observing the stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves, and was designated as National Treasure No.31 on December 20th, 1962.

Date & Time	18:30 ~ 21:30 *Meet & Greet with a tour guide at HICO. (18:50 P.M)
Course	HICO → Dongung&Wolji Night View → Cheomseongdae Observatory → Woljeonggyo Bridge → HICO
Price	USD 115/person
Inclusion	-Trip tour & transfer as the itinerary with admission, parking & toll fees -English speaking guide service. -1 bottle of mineral water with snack per person.

• *Menu & itinerary are subject to change. Please note.

[JSBTG-06]FULL DAY: GYEONGJU SIHLLA HISTORY TOUR

HWANGNYONGSA HISTORY MUSEUM
GYEONGJU JJOKSEAM HISTORIC SITE DIGS Jiokseam Historic site digs are the typical historic site where the Royalty Families and Aristocratic Families relics are found. It is one of the most important site in Gyeongju to know how the Shilla dynasty people live and how fantastic they were. 3,000 golden ear rings, saddles for horse riding and etc. were found here and also over 150 ancient tombs were found as piles.

CHEONMACHONG TOMB (TUMULI PARK)
Large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom can be seen around Gyeongju at the Daereungwon Tomb Complex (Cheonmachong Tomb). There are twenty-three large tombs located here; the most famous being Cheonmachong and Hwangnamdaechong. In an excavation of the area in the 1970s, Cheonmachong was discovered with a painting of a mounted horse. This painting is the only discovered painting from the Silla era. You can also view the inside of Cheonmachong.

Date & Time	09:00 ~ 16:00 *Meet & Greet with a tour guide at HICO. (08:50 A.M)
Course	HICO → Hwangnyongsa History Museum → Jjoksaem Historic Site Digs → Cheomachong Tomb → Gyeongju Shilla Cultural Center → Banwol Historic Site Digs → Gyeongju Folk Handcraft Village → HICO
Price	USD 145/person
Inclusion	-Trip tour & transfer as the itinerary with admission, parking & toll fees. -English speaking guide service. -1 lunch at local restaurant. -1 bottle of mineral water with snack per person.
Lunch	Ssambap set (Rice wrapped by Greens – Korea Famous Healthy Food)

• *Menu & itinerary are subject to change. Please note.

[JSBTG-07]FULL DAY: BUSAN DAY TOUR

HAEDONG YONGGUNGSA TEMPLE
Located on the coast of Sirang-ri, Gijang-gun, Busan, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple received its name from a dream of Buddhist Monk Jeongam whom Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva ascended on the back of a dragon by the coast. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is hung over the edge of the land, where the sea meets the mountain like a piece of painting. Known as the most beautiful temple in Korea, the whole interior becomes a photo zone with an oceanic view.

YACHT EXPERIENCE
Let’s take a yacht. Immediately after departure, the Gwangandaegyo Bridge, the symbol of Gwangalli, comes into view. The cruise gives you the rare opportunity to get a closer look at the bridge from right beside it, making you notice its grandeur. Then, we head over to Haeundae Beach. On the way to the beach, you will see the Nurimaru APEC House, where the APEC meeting was hosted, and Haeundae lies beyond the house. Seen from the yacht, Haeundae presents you with a different kind of beauty. The yacht glides past Haeundae and Marine City, making you treasure this trip amid your normal daily life.

Date & Time	09:00 ~ 18:00 *Meet & Greet with a tour guide at HICO. (08:50 A.M)
Course	HICO → Haedong younggungsa temple → X-the sky (100 Floor) → Nurimaru- Yacht - Gwangan Bridge (Diamond Bridge → Busan Harbor Brcaidge-Songdo Cable car - BIFF Street → HICO
Price	USD 230/person
Inclusion	-Trip tour & transfer as the itinerary with admission, parking & toll fees -English speaking guide service. -1 bottle of mineral water with snack per person. -1 lunch at local restaurant.
Lunch	Lunch at local restaurant (TBD)

• *Menu & itinerary are subject to change. Please note.

[JSBTG-08]FULL DAY: ANDONG DAY TOUR

HAHOE VILLAGE
Hahoe Village is home to descendants of the Ryu clan of Pungsan and is well-known for its traditional houses. Birthplace of renowned scholars of the Joseon Period such as Gyeomam Ryu Un-ryong and Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, the village became even more famous after Queen Elizabeth of England visited on April 21, 1999.

HAHOE PYOLSHIN-GUT T’AL-NORI PERFORMANCE (14:00~15:00 Every Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Hahoe Pyolshin-Gut T'al-nori is too much Korean-styled, which is the traditional mask dance getting together with Korean life from the long time ago. We can notice the lines of Korea from the small hand gestures of Hahoe Pyolshin-Gut T'al-nori. Various emotions are expressed in Hahoe Pyolshin-Gut T'al-nori. Also, as it contains satire and humor of the life, it is considered that Hahoe Pyolshin-Gut T'al-nori is all our own performance that not only Koreans but also all the world sympathize and get impression.

Date & Time	09:00 ~ 18:00 *Meet & Greet with a tour guide at HICO. (08:50 A.M)
Course	HICO → Byeongsan Seowon (Confucian Utopia Academy) → Lunch at Hahoe Village →  Watching Traditional Performance “Hahoe Pyolshin-Gut T’al-nori”→   Andong Hahoe Traditional Village →  HICO
Price	USD 220/person
Inclusion	-Trip tour & transfer as the itinerary with admission, parking & toll fees -English speaking guide service. -1 bottle of mineral water with snack per person. -1 lunch at local restaurant.
Lunch	Grilled mackerel set

• *Menu & itinerary are subject to change. Please note.