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Exploring Korean History And Beauty In Gangneung From Seoul In A Day

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Food and Drink, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    1 Day

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Unveiling Gangneung is the most popular place for young people and couples in Seoul to start their love journey. Explore the city of Ojukheon, the birthplace of two Korean icons. Savour local flavours at Jungang Market and relax at Seongyojang, a traditional Korean house with romance and overflowing hospitality for passing travellers. Sip coffee with ocean views at Anmok Beach Cafe Street. Experience Gangneung's history, food, and coastal beauty!

Highlights
  • Visit the birthplace of the great Confucian scholar Yi Yulgok 
  • Relax at Seongyojang, a place known for hospitality
  • Experience the representative flavors of Gangwon Province at Jungang Market
  • Enjoy Coffee at the famous coffee street, Anmok Beach Cafe Street
  • Journey through the historic city of Gangneung expand_more
    • Get picked up from your hotel and then visit Ojukheon in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, where Shin Saimdang and her son Yi Yulgok, the great Confucian scholar of the Joseon dynasty, were born. They both appear on South Korea's banknotes: Shin Saimdang appears on a 50,000 won note, and Yi Yulgok appears on a 5,000 won note.
    • Explore Jungang Market, a great place to taste some local and fresh food. For food lovers, it is a must-visit place. 
    • Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant and move to Seongyojang, where tired travellers can relax for some time after lunch. Seongyojang is a traditional Korean house that is now a museum. It is a great place to learn about Korean architecture and culture. 
    • Visit Anmok Beach Cafe Street, a dating spot for young people. It is known to have one of the most beautiful coffee streets in Korea. In the fall, there is a coffee festival, and the coastline is straight, so if you drive along the long coastline, you can see several tourist spots all at once. Enjoy a cup of coffee with a view of the ocean.
    • Drop you off at your hotel or the requested place.
What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking Seoul tour guide
  • Water 
  • All entrance tickets
  • Toll cost
  • Parking cost
What's Excluded
  • Transportation: extra charge 30$/person  
  • Expenses for lunch
  • Coffee in Cafe Street
What to bring
  • Passport
Know before you go
  • No smoking
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual, Comfortable walking shoes.
  • Due to bad weather and on special ocassions, Itenarary can be changed.
Meeting Point

Hotel in Seoul

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 2USD 400 Per Group
3 To 4USD 500 Per Group
5 To 9USD 600 Per Group

This is a private tour
Starting From

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USD 400 / group