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▒ The Course

Day 1 :

Seoul to Busan - Busan City Tour Bus - Lunch at Seomyeon Food Alley, Shopping, Nail Care - Gwangalli Beach Night View - Besta Sauna and Inn

Day 2 :

Yonggungsa Temple - Busan Aquarium & Lunch at Bennigan’s - Haeundae Beach & Oryukdo Islands Excursion Ship - – Horrorwood & Dinner – Bus to Gyeongju – Foreigner Guest House “Sarangchae”

Day 3 :

Daereungwon – Cheomseongdae Observatory – Gyerim – Banwolseong Fortress – Anapji Pond – Gyeongju National Museum - Lunch of Sampo Wrapped Rice - Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto – Train to Seoul

Busan is the country’s largest port city located at the southernmost point of the Korean Peninsula. The city is also South Korea’s second largest in population and market size.

Gyeongju was the ancient capital of the Silla Dynasty that reigned from 57 BC to 935 AD. Full of Silla artifacts, the city is the premiere national showcase of traditional culture. Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto are among relics in Gyeongju registered with the World Cultural Heritage.

The three-day backpack tour starts in Busan and continues with an hour-long train ride to Gyeongju. Transportation consists of bus, taxi and train. Catering to younger women, the course focuses on beauty care and shopping in Busan and visits to historical sites in Gyeongju. Low-priced accommodations are provided at foreigner inns and saunas with excellent facilities. Dining includes famous local cuisines and family restaurants.