Jindo Sea Porting "Moses Miracle"

 HPE-009   9n10d   Jiindo Sea Parting Moses Miracle - Youngdeung Festival in Every Year

( Please check with us for exact period of sea parting as it is varying every year)

Day 01   Arrival in Seoul

Arrive in Seoul at Inchoen International Airport, where you will be met by our representative and transfer to your hotel.

Day 02   Seoul / Seoul City Tour, Korean Folk Village / Seoul

After breakfast, start a morning tour of the city Seoul, including Gyeongbok Palace-the main palace during the Chosun Dynasty-via the Blue House(Presidential Residence), the National Folk Museum and Seoul Tower on Mt. Namsan for a birds eye view of Metropolitan city of Seoul. An afternoon excursion to the Korean Folk Village outside of Seoul, where the old traditional style houses and life style of 18th-19th century are being practiced by people living in the village. It is a MUST place to visit for first comes to Korea to learn Korean culture. Return to Seoul. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 03   Seoul / Jeonju / Gwangju

After breakfast, transfer to Jeonju via expressway. The journey takes 3 hours from Seoul.

Proceed to Jeonju to visit Korean Traditional Paper Factory; Korean traditional paper is made with Mulberry Tree and the process of making "Hahji" (Korean Paper) will be interesting Next stop is Maisan Tapsa Temple located between Chonju and Namwon. On the Mt. Maisan, Chinan-gun, Chollabuk-do, stand mysterious stone pagodas whose year of origin is unknown. Originally 120 pagodas existed, but now only a little more than 80 remain. Legend has it that Lee Kap-nyong, a retired scholar engaged in spiritual exercises on Mt. Odaesan, was summoned here and built the pagodas, piling natural rocks one on top another. They withstood the years and stood string through storms and war. Transfer to Kwangju for overnight stay.

Day 04   Gwangju / Jindo Island / Gwangju

After breakfast, a morning tour of Unjusa Temple for The Mystery of Chonbulchontap. Unjusa Temple in Hwasun, Chollanam-do is the setting of the legend of Tosonguksa, a Buddhist monk of the Shilla Kingdom, who is believed to have constructed 1,000 Stone Buddha statues and stone pagodas in one night. His creation, Chonbulchontap, has dwindled to 93 stone Buddha statues and 21 stone pagodas. The Buddha statues ranged from one huge stature 10min height to one only 10cm high. The 21 stone pagodas stand in a row along the mountains. The temple bestows an aura of simplicity and intimacy among its worshippers. Travel to Jindo before 4 PM to witness the Mose Miracle happening in the afternoon. Various folkore events are held during the time of the parting of the sea, an unusual natural phenomenon occurring annually when an extremely low tide allows people to walk across a land bridge between Chindo Island and Modo Island. You can enjoy Yongdung Salpuri (a shaman rite exorcising evil spirits), Jindo Arirang song lesson, boat parade and Namdo Tullorae (a spirit -cleansing shaman rite), and gather tidbits of marine life from the ocean floor. After spectacular sea parting, transfer to Gwangju for overnight stay. Check-in at hotel will be very late today. If Gwangju is fully booked we have to proceed to Jeonju or Yusong for overnight stay.

Day 05   Gwangju / Haeinsa Temple / Daegu

After breakfast, transfer to Gayasan national Park via expressway. In Kayasan National Park,visit Haeinsa Temple. Haeinsa Temple has a world famous Korean cultural treasure called Tripikata Koreana, which was made during the Goryo Dynasty to protect the country from the invasion of Mongolian troops by Buddhas power. This Tripikata Koreana was designated by UNESCO as World heritage. Proceed to Daegu to visit Daegu Medical Herb Market. Overnight in Daegu, home of Korean textile industry and best known for Apple product.

Day 06   Daegu / Andong / Chungju

After breakfast, transfer to Andong, 2 hour away from Taegu. Andong is the best-preserved village with its traditional style noble houses. In 1999, Queen Elisabeth II visited Hahoe Village and was welcomed with Birthday Party Table decorated in Korean traditional way. Proceed to Chungju Lake and take lake boat trip. Check-in to a hotel in Suanbo or Chungju for rest.

Day 07   Chungju / Mt. Seorak

After breakfast, transfer to Seorak via Gangneung. In Gangneung, visit Chamsori Gramophone and Audio Museum. This museum boasts itself with incredible collection of 19thy Century gramophones and 1st generation audio systems. Collection of 1,600-odd item, 1000-odd items is on display 1st Floor for Musical instruments in the 19th century and gramophones since 1910. Proceed to Mt. Sorak. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Rest at the hotel for the balance of the day.

Day 08   Mt. Seorak Full Day Tour

After breakfast, transfer to Mt. Seorak National Park with cable car ride to Gwonkeumsansung and visit to Shinneungsa Temple. After morning tour, proceed to Goseong Unification Observatory located in the bordrline. You can experience about Koreas present situation with North Korea. Return to Seorak for overnight stay. Enjoy hot spring swim or sauna at Waterpia Park.

Day 09   Seorak / Seoul

After breakfast, transfer to Seoul. Tour will stop by Itaewon Street for your shopping time for famous leather bags, shoe, Korea dolls, etc. Return to hotel. Overnight in Seoul.

Day 10   Seoul / Departure

After breakfast, free leisure until transfer time to the airport.

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