4 days 3 nights
Daily Tour
20 people
English, Korean
Why you should visit Baengnyeongdo?
Based on South Korea, the northernmost part of the country is Baengnyeong Island. Baengnyeong Island and Daesocheong Island, adjacent to the NLL area in the West Sea, are military requests. The 6th Brigade of the Marine Corps, nicknamed Heukryong Unit, guards three islands. It is a land of high cultural and historical value as it retains the modern history of the dispute, just as the Cheonan Ship 46 Soldier Memorial Tower is listed.
Baengnyeong Island includes Dumujin, a nationally designated scenic spot, as well as natural monuments such as Sagot Beach, Kongdol Coast, Jinchon basalt, Yongtrimbawi Rock, and Yeonhwa-ri Mugunghwa. Daecheong Island is famous for camellia trees, Socheong Island for Bunbawi Rock and Stromatolite, and spotted seals inhabit all islands.
Meet the tour guide.
– You will visit Changdeokgung Palace. Changdeokgung Palace is also known as Donggwol, the Eastern Palace. because of its location to the east of Gyeongbokgung Palace. For 270 years, the palace was home to the Joseon government and was also the favored residence of many Joseon Dynasty kings. This makes Changdeokgung Palace the longest-serving royal residential palace. Compared to other palaces, Changdeokgung Palace is well-preserved and still has many of its original features. In 1997, Changdeokgung Palace was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. A particular virtue of Changdeokgung Palace is the way its buildings blend into the surrounding landscape.
– The palace's rear garden, Huwon is considered an excellent example of Korean garden design and is the only rear garden of any Korean palace. And also you will visit beautiful secret garden Biwon.
(2-3 hours) – Lunch –
You might have heard about Han-ok village in Korea where you can see traditional Korean style architectures and also you can walk around there wearing Hanbok (Korea’s traditional cloth). At this time we will visit Namsangol Hanok village located in the middle of Namsan Mountain, Namsangol Hanok Village comprises five hanok buildings, the Gugakdang (traditional theater), Traditional Garden, and Seoul Millennium Time Capsule Square. Try on traditional Hanbok and take part in a variety of experiences including learning about proper etiquette and the values of Korean society as well as making rubbings.
– After tour you will be served with nice dinner inside Hanok village.
Check out your hotel and meet your guide at lobby.
Today you will be heading to Ganghwado Island where is a small and quaint island only an hour away. Ganghwado Island is home to numerous historic and cultural places such as the Oegyujanggak (Royal Library of the Joseon Dynasty which houses books related to the royal family), the hanok style catholic church Ganghwa Anglican church, and factory that used to produce cotton fabrics. Gangwha Anglican church was built by a British missionary. It is Joseon’s first hanok style catholic church. The building is a true masterpiece created based on the deep understanding of Korean culture; careful planning and design; and the master carpenter's abundance of experience and technique. This Anglican church boasts harmony between Korean and western cultures, and the church still holds mass on weekends.
– Lunch at Ganghwa folk flea market
– After lunch you will have time to walk around Ganghwa folk flea market. Inside the market, there is a place where you can try cloth from Goryeo dynasty (Korean kingdom founded in 918-1392)
– Near flea market you will visit Geum-poong brewery where you can taste traditional rice wine. This place was built in 1931 and still it is used as brewery. You can taste rice wine called makgeolli and make one bottle of makgeolli!
– Dinner with fresh seafood.
*Dinner will be served with upgrade special meals
Check out your hotel and meet your guide at lobby.
Today you will be heading to Baengnyeongdo island, where is the most nearest island with north Korea. Due to its vantage point, visitors must undergo a security process before touring the island. Baengnyeongdo Island is famous for an array of attractions and fresh seafood, with many fish varieties living in the area. The mighty Sea Cliffs of Dumujin are said to be the last masterpieces of an old god. Being a military frontline, the 6th Marine Brigade is located on the island. Military weaponry such as tanks and cannons are displayed at tourist sites so that visitors can take photos of them.
– As a lunch You will try North Korean dishes
– heading back to Incheon city
– Walking around Incheon China town, guide will tell you story about how Joseon had open the port for Japan and America. Dinner with delicious Korean style Chinese food.
08:00 Meet your guide at hotel lobby.
We will head to Incheon Open port museum to see the past of Incheon port when it was first open in 1883. The building of museum was established to be used as first branch bank of Japan. Collections are related to the modern products of civilization imported through Incheon port after its open. And our final course of tour is going to Song-do outlet. If you are fashion lover, this place will be paradise to buy cloth, shoes, bags in reasonable price!
– After enjoying shopping at Song-do outlet you will head to the airport.
– If you prefer to stay at Incheon city, you can check with your guide. Thank you for being with us.
You can see more details of the accommodation you stay in Baengnyeongdo Island by clicking below. The hotel we use is only a one-bedroom type, and if you want a room without a bed, please let me know in advance.
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