ISRS 2009 Tour Programme
Experience firsthand Korea's wealth of historic relics which remain to this day a vestige of its 5,000 year history. In addition to the optional tours, post congress tours have also been organized to allow you a glance of the country outside its Capital. Discover and enjoy the unique charm of Korea's ancient culture and get to know its people!
| FULL DAY TOURS |
FT - 01 Hoping for Reunification of Korea
Date & Time | June 7, 9, 10, 11 - 2009 ( 08:00 - 16:00 ) |
Price | KRW 83,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis) |
Itinerary | Tour desk - Imjingak Park - The 3rd Infiltration Tunnel - Dora Observatory - Lunch- Paju Heyri Art Village - Tour desk |
Conditions | Admission fee, an English-speaking guide and Air-conditioned coach, Lunch. PASSPORT required. |
| It has been over 50 years since the outbreak of the Korean War and drawing of the 155-mile cease-fire line from the East Sea to the Yellow Sea , which created the Demilitarized Zone(DMZ). Symbolizing both war and peace, and division and unification, the DMZ is a place where time has come to a stop. Today, it is a haven for rare animals, birds and plants in one of the few places where nature remains undisturbed. |
FT-02 Suwon Hwasung Fortress & Korean Folk Village Tour
Date & Time | June 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 - 2009 (09:00 - 17:00) |
Price | KRW 85,000 P/P (min. 10 persons based) |
Itinerary | Tour desk - Suwon Hwaseong Fortress - Hwaseong Trolley - Temporary palace - Lunch - Korean Folk Village - Tour desk |
Conditions | Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Lunch |
| Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was designated on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage Site in Dec 1997.It was built to show the King's filial piety toward his father Jangheonseja, and also to build a new city with its own economic power. Korean Folk Village, Set in a natural environment occupying approximately 243 acres, visitors can experience the natural atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty, including various household goods from different regions. |
FT-03 Back to the Ancient Korea
Date & Time | June 7, 8, 10, 11 - 2009 ( 09:00 - 17:00) |
Price | KRW 77,000 P/P (min. 10 persons basis) |
Itinerary | Tour desk - Pass by the presidential Blue House - Gyeongbokgung Palace(or Changedeok Palace) - National Folk Museum - Insadong Antique Alley - Icheon Pottery Village - Tour desk |
Conditions | Admission fee, an English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned coach, Lunch |
| Gyeongbok Palace, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwon jeong Pond still remain. Woldae and sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent the past sculpture art which was the trend back then. Icheon Pottery Village is the largest ceramics village in Korea where some 250 kilns are gathered. Not only can you purchase ceramics but make them yourself. The World Ceramics Biennale Korea is held at the mainly at Icheon World Ceramics Center. |
