4D3N Busan & Gyeongju by KTX Train with 4 star hotel
Enjoy 4D3N Busan & Gyeongju by KTX Train with 4 star hotel
It's a great schedule to travel to Busan & Gyeongju by KTX.
We invite you to Busan, the second city in Korea. Enjoy a fantastic two-day trip in Busan, which has wonderful tourist attractions that will fascinate you. Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae, Songdo Marine Cable Car, BIFF Square, etc. You will already love Busan.
Also, Gyeongju, the capital city of a thousand years, gives you the history of Korea's history.
Seokguram Hermitage, Bulguksa Temple, Donggung Palace, and Wolji Temple, the top Buddhist sites of the Silla Dynasty, which are registered as World Heritage Sites, tell the story of Silla people who lived in this land a thousand years ago.
This is based on a private tour which can depart with min. 2 people.
but it can be join tour if other guests want to join on the same day.
ItineraryDay 1: Seoul Station -> Busan (by KTX) -> Busan TourStop At: Seoul Station / City Hall, Seoul Station / City Hall, Seoul
Take a KTX (Bullet train) and transfer to Busan
KTX 017 (08:57-11:15)
KTX ticket is included
Note : Seoul -> Busan by guest own without guide.
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Stop At: Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, 203, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu, Busan 49368 South Korea
Gamcheon Culture Villiage is formed by houses built in staircase-fashion on the foothills of a coastal mountain, earning this village the nickname "Machu Picchu of Busan." Many alleys that cut through this community are vibrantly decorated with murals and sculptures created by the residents.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Songdo Cable Car, Songdokeibeulka 171 Songdohaebyeon-ro, Busan 49269 South Korea
Korean table d'hôte,called han-jeongsik in Korean is a Korean-style full-course meal characterized by the array of small banchan plates in varied colours
The 1.62km long cable car route starts from Songdo Bay Station at Songnim Park (eastern end of Songdo Beach. i.e. left side when facing the sea) and travel across the ocean at a height of 86m to Songdo Sky Park (station) at Amnam Park (west of Songdo Beach) in 15-20 mins.
The fleet includes 39 eight-seater cabins of the latest model in Korea and large enough to ensure the comforts of the passengers.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jagalchi Market, Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan South Korea
Jagalchi Market, located on the seaside road in Busan's Jung-gu, is Korea's largest seafood market, selling both live and dried fish. After the Korean War, the market solidified itself as a fish market. Most of the people who sell fish are women, so the vendors here are called Jagalchi Ajumma, "ajumma" meaning middle-aged or married woman in Korean. This market represents Busan and is famous throughout the country. Visitors can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. Even nowadays visitors can see women selling mackerel, sea squirts (ascidians) and other seafoods on wooden boxes along the road outside of the market and along the shore.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Dinner: Dakgalbi (Stir-fried Spicy Chicken)
A spicy stir-fried chicken dish made with boneless chicken pieces with vegetables
Accommodation included: 4* Commodore Hotel * or Similar
Day 2: BusanStop At: Haedong Yonggungsa, 86, Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan 46083 South Korea
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line; most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo dynasty. Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (Seawater Great Goddess Buddha), Daeungjeon Main Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, Gulbeop Buddhist Sanctum (enclosed in a cave), and a three-story pagoda with four lions can all be seen looking out over the ocean. The main sanctuary of the temple was reconstructed in 1970 with careful attention paid to the colors that were traditionally used in such structures.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Haeundae Blue Line Park, 116 Cheongsapo-ro, Haeundae-gu 1019-2 Jung-dong, Busan South Korea
Haeundae Blue Line Park goes from Haneundae Mipo through Cheongsapo and to Songjeong for a total of 4.8 kilometers. The park renovated an old railroad tracks for a tourist coastal train. The park also has a sky capsule, a four person capsule, that rides 7-10 meters above ground.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Haeundae Beach, Haeundae-gu, Busan South Korea
Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay, making it perfect for swimming. People flock to Haeundae Beach every summer. All kinds of accommodations from luxury hotels to private guesthouses have developed in the area around the beach, making this the perfect summer vacation spot. Haeundae Beach is also famous for various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. Other facilities in the area include Dongbaekseom Island, Busan Aquarium, a yachting dock, BEXCO, driving courses and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dongbaekseom, 710-1, U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan South Korea
Dongbaekseom Island (Island of Camellias) is an island located off one end of Busan's famous Haeundae Beach. Although the years of sedimentation have connected the island to the mainland, Dongbaekseom was originally an island and is still referred to as one. Dongbaekseom Island is easy to navigate thanks to the walking path that is built around it. The island has several attractions, including the monument inscribed with a poem of scholar Choi Chi-won, the mermaid statue based on the legend of Princess Hwagok, and the Nurimaru APEC House. It also offers fantastic views of the Busan shoreline towards Mipo, Dalmaji Hill, Gwangangdaegyo Bridge, and Oryukdo Island. As the name suggests, camellias burst into bloom everywhere on the island from winter to spring.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: BIFF Square, Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan South Korea
Busan’s modern movie district was originally little more than a pair of cinemas that were built following Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule over half a century ago. However, major renovations took place ahead of the first Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), and the newly transformed district was named BIFF Square on August 14, 1996. Having been remade into a cultural tourist attraction promoting the advancement of Korea’s film industry, BIFF Square has contributed to Busan’s newfound status as an international cultural tourist city. The 428 meter-long street stretching from the Buyeong Theater in Nampo-dong to the overpass in Chungmu-dong was divided into “Star Street” and “Festival Street,” and on the eve of the festival each year the “BIFF Square Ground Opening” is held on the street. During the ceremony, events such as the hand printing of famous movie celebrities and Nunggot Jeomdeung (snow-flower lighting) take place.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast
• Dinner: Qoo Qoo Sushi & Salad Buffet
Accommodation included: 4* Commodore Hotel * or Similar
Day 3: Busan-Gyeongju-BusanStop At: Gyeongju, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do
The treasures of a brilliant cultural heritage Welcome to Gyeongju!
Gyeongju was the capital city of Silla for 992 years.
The history of Gyeongju, once called Seorabeol, is also the history of the thousand-year-old Silla Kingdom.
Gyeongju embraces Buddhism, science, and vibrant ancient culture that blossomed by the artistry of the Silla people, and the great spirits of Hwarangdo that enabled the unification of the three kingdoms. Thus, Gyeongju is a UNESCO-designated city which should be preserved by the public.
The evergreen spirit of Silla has been alive here for nearly a thousand years.
With a thousand years of the evergreen spirit of Silla, Gyeongju is truly a museum without a roof.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Bulguksa Temple, Bulguksa 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38127 South Korea
Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung's reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple caught fire during the Imjin War (1592-1598). After the war, the temple suffered serious damage and was often the target of theft. Starting in 1920, the temple has undergone continual restoration work. The temple now holds seven national treasures and a number of additional important heritages and was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site along with the nearby Seokguram Grotto by UNESCO in December 1995.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Seokguram, 999 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 780-400 South Korea
Seokguram Grotto was constructed by Kim Dae-Seong during the reign of King Gyeong-Deok (742-765) of the Silla Kingdom. Located 3 kilometers away by hiking trail and 9 kilometers by car from Bulguksa Temple, the grotto was designed very harmoniously with the seated Buddha facing the East Sea. It is a valuable cultural heritage that is preserved and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage on December 6, 1995.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cheomseongdae Observatory, 140-25 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38170 South Korea
Cheomseongdae Observatory, constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (r. 632-647), is one of the landmark of Gyeongju. The observatory was built in a cylinder shape at approximately 9 meters in height. The observatory consists of 365 stones, symbolizing the number of days in a year. The rocks are piled in 27 layers symbolizing the 27th ruler, Queen Seondeok, and the days in a lunar month by adding the of two rock layers on top.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38163 South Korea
Gyeongju Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond was a secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom. It also served as a banquet site for important national events and important visitors. The pond was created in 674, during the reign of King Munmu. The pond features three small islands, and a landscape of 12 small hills to the northeast. After the fall of Silla, the site was abandoned and forgotten. The pond was referred to as "Anapji" from the Goryeo and Joseon periods and onwards. In the 1980s, a pottery fragment with the letters “Wolji” (a pond that reflects the moon) carved onto it was found, revealing the true name of the pond. After the discovery, the site was renamed to the current Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Busan, Busan
Transfer to Busan by car.
It takes 1.5 hours
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast
• Dinner: Hanjeongsik (Korean Table d'hote)
Korean-style full-course meal by the array of small banchan plates in varied colours
Accommodation included: 4* Asti Hotel * or Similar
Day 4: Busan->SeoulStop At: Busan, Busan
After breakfast, move to Busan station to Seoul by KTX (Bullet train). It takes 2.5 hours.
KTX 088 (09:44-12:15)
KTX ticket is included
Note : Busan->Seoul by guest own without guide.
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A minimum of 2 people can depart"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
09:00 AM
Duração: 4 Days
Ponto de partida: Busan Station Exit 5, South Korea, 부산광역시 동구 초량제1동
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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