Gyeongbokgung Palace - National Folk Museum - Blue House - Making Kimchi + Wearing Hanbok - Hongdae Street - Banpo Hangang Park with Rainbow Fountain - Dongdaemun Market (B/L/D)
After breakfast at hotel, start tour to Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred
to as the Northern Palace because its location is furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace) Palace. Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces. Next visit National Folk Museum, located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea presents historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of Korean people in the past. Through the displays, visitors can learn about the domestic and agricultural lifestyles, as well as Korea’s cultural beliefs. The National Folk Museum of Korea has three permanent exhibitions and two special exhibitions as well as a library, souvenir shop, and other subsidiary facilities. We’ll pass the Korean Blue House (Korean presidential residence). Next, will try to learn how to make Korean specialties namely “Kimchi” and also will wearing Hanbok (Traditional Korean clothes) Kimchi is one type of pickled vegetable fermented with hot spices. After salting and washing, vegetables are mixed with herbs made from krill shrimp, fish sauce, and garlic, ginger and red chili powder. After that visiting Hongdae Street, is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around. These unique places plus the cultural events, street performances, and festivals held here make Hongdae an area that is always packed with people and excitement. Special streets such as ateliers’ street (lined with private institutions for art students preparing for university entrance exams), Picasso’s Street, and Club Street are also must-go places if you’re hoping to fully experience the Hongdae area. Banpo Hangang Park with Rainbow Fountain is located on the southern side of the river centering on Banpo Bridge (Jamsu Bridge) between Hamnam Bridge (upstream) and Dongjak Bridge (downstream). The Rainbow Fountain built on both sides of Banpo Bridge was registered in The Guinness Book of Records in 2008 as the longest bridge fountain in the world with a total length of 1,140m. The bridge starts from Banpo Hangang River Park created under the Hangang Renaissance Project. At night, over 200 lights create a fantastic view of a beautiful rainbow. Last will visit to Dongdaemun Market, is a large commercial district comprised of traditional markets and shopping centers that covers the entire area around Dongdaemun Gate, a prominent landmark in Korea. It is Korea’s largest wholesale and retail shopping district featuring 26 shopping malls, 30,000 speciality shops, and 50,000 manufacturers. All kinds of goods can be found here including silks and fabric, clothes, shoes and accessories, electronics, leather goods, sporting goods, office supplies, pet products and toys. Transfer to hotel for check-in and free day leisure.
Accommodation: Luce bridge Hotel 3* or similar class hotel