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World Heritages Palace and Fortress Tour in English

  

Informaciones generales

Destino
Seul, Corea del Sur

Detalles del programa

When the king Jeongjo decided to build Suwon Hwaseong, Jeongjo would like to focus on glamour and beauty. One of king’s subjects wondered why "beauty" is as important as defensive and the King answered "beauty wins battle too" as he believed in the power and dignity of beauty. Suwonseong is considered as the most beautifully designed fortress with great functions in history.



After Suwon Hwaseong tour followed by lunch back in Seoul, Changdeokgung tour is waiting for you. Changdeokgung is the palace that was loved and stayed by the most kings. Confucianism is the fundamental of Chosun society that emphasize form of manner. Kings should host the ancestor worship ceremonies based on Confucianism when they became the King for the first time. Jongmyo is where the ancestor worship ceremony was held and it is designed for a grave ceremony giving you a tranquil and simple feeling. Chosun society believed ancestor ceremonies are important for prosperity. Feel the atmosphere of those important ceremonies from this beautiful architecture and wish your own prosperity.



Highlights



- UNESCO Cultural Tours in Seoul and Near Seoul In One day.

- Through this trip, let's feel why these places have been designated as UNESCO cultural heritages.

- Find Korea's beauty in the historic palace "Changdeokgung," which is loved by foreigners as well as Koreans.

- Let's pray at Jongmyo Shrine, the Confucian shrine of ancestral rites for kings and queens, for what kind of people the king and queen of Korea were.



Others

Please note that at the end of the tour we will make a quick shopping stop.