South Korea · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Day Andong and Gyeongju UNESCO Heritage Tour

3 Days Round trip from Yeongju-si Moderate pace
Admire the view of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Visit the Buseoksa Temple
Explore the Andong Hahoe village
See the Daereungwon Tomb Complex
Go to the Bulguksa Temple

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience Confucianism and Buddhism in Korea
  • 02 Visit Andong Hahoe Village, a UNESCO Heritage Site
  • 03 Explore Gyeongju, a UNESCO Heritage City
  • 04 Discover archaeological sites and cultural properties from the Silla Kingdom

Visit Andong and Gyeongju to experience Korea's way of living, thinking, Confucianism, and Buddhism. Explore Hahoe Folk Village, the birthplace of many renowned scholars of the Joseon dynasty, and visit a Confucian academy and Bongjeongsa Buddhist temple, both listed as UNESCO Heritage Sites. Once the capital of the Silla Kingdom, Gyeongju offers numerous attractions, along with a vast number of archaeological sites and cultural properties.

Explore Hahoe Folk Village, the birthplace of many renowned scholars of the Joseon dynasty, and visit a Confucian academy and Bongjeongsa Buddhist temple, both listed as UNESCO Heritage Sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Seoul, Gyeongju, Andong
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Andong and Yeongju Heritage Discovery

  • Pick up from the hotel and begin the tour.
  • Visit Buseoksa Temple in Yeongju.
  • Explore Andong Hahoe Village.
  • See Byeongsan Confucian Academy.

Overnight in Andong.

2
Day 02

From Andong to Gyeongju

  • Explore Andong Bongjeongsa Temple and drive to Gyeongju.
  • See Daereungwon (Royal Tomb) and Cheomseongdae Observatory.
  • Visit a Hanji (traditional paper) factory and Gyeongju National Museum.
  • Marvel at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

Overnight in Gyeongju.

3
Day 03

Gyeongju Highlights and Return to Seoul

  • Explore Bulguksa Temple.
  • See Seokguram Grotto.
  • Visit Yangdong Folk Village.
  • Drive to Seoul at the end of the tour.
Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Yangdong Folk Village

Where this trip takes you

Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Yangdong Folk Village

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • English-speaking Korean tour guide
  • Guide meal
  • Guide accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Admission fees
  • Food
  • Drinks & snacks
  • Hotel in Andong and Gyeongju

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Tour start
Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Yeongju-si.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $360.00 — $1,800.00
Double Sharing $360.00 — $900.00

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