Changdeokgung-Bukchon-Gwangjang market-N Seoul Tower–Hongdae
Exploring of Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Architecture is the center of culture and center of tour. Architectural style represents spirit of times. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique & differentiated characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese and Japanese. The beauty and value of traditional architecture consists of architectural feature & its historical significance and spirit of times. With the basic information offered by guide, you can fully appreciate the beauty and value of not only Gyeongbokgung but entire Korea’s traditional culture. Without the basic information, you are just fascinated by their superficial beauty. The information helps tourists can fully enjoy not only this tour but also entire tour in Korea. Changdeokgung & Rear Garden is unique & remarkable palace architecture with comfortable and relaxed residential environment, embracing of huge beautiful garden and nature, listed by UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. Changdeokgung was built as 2nd palace of Joseon Dynasty. Bukchon Hanok Maeul is hanok(traditional Korean house) village with long history, largest cluster of about 1,000 hanoks. Buckon village shows beautiful scenery that blends the traditional landscape with metropolitan skyscrapers and N Seoul tower in the background. Let’s not forget about young & vibrant atmosphere of contemporary Korean culture at Hondae street and the delicious food & living culture of Korea at Gwanjang market and beautiful landscape of Seoul at N Seoul Tower. Guest can enjoy Korean street food at Gwangjang market and appreciate panoramic view of beautiful Seoul at N Seoul Tower. Hongdae street is young & vibrant street for street performance of Korean POP song & dance & trendy shops. As alternative destination for Hongdae street, guest can choose National Museum of Korea. Among all Korean museums, National Museum of Korea is the largest and most prestigious museum with attractive huge outdoor garden representing Korea. National Museum offers the representative relics about 10,000 pieces on display from entire Korean history, and especially, there exhibit big scale collection of jade green color Goryeo Cheongja/Celadon embodying aristocratic Buddhism culture and Joseon Baekja-pure white porcelain without any decorative elements reflecting Confucianism culture, that represent the epitome and essence of Korean cultural art.