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Joungy lee
$19 / Hour
Hello, I have traveled to many countries, and have worked as a chef for around nine years. I've been to Mongolia, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, ...
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Let's sneak in the behind of Presidential house! (Bugaksan trekking)
Bugaksan Mountain is a 342-meter high granite mountain in the middle of Seoul and is home to Gyeongbokgung Palace and a Joseon Dynasty fortress. Its proximity to Cheongwadae, the presidential residence, saw the area closed to the public for 40 years due to security concerns. But nowadays, we can freely hike this mountain if you register your ID at the starting point. We will start from Changuimun course and will get to enjoy the spectacular view of Seoul from the top. But, there are more! Did you know that it was a route for North Korean spies? Something was done in the mountain during Japanese occupations? I would like to share all of these behind stories with you while enjoying the nature. Why don't you come and get different view of Seoul? *Notice* - Visitors must carry accepted form of identification (e.g. passport of Alien Registration Card issued from Republic of Korea) - Duration: Walking about 1.5 hrs, Hiking about 2 hrs - Difficulty : Intermediate * What to bring - Hiking shoes, comfortable clothes, bottle of water and adventures mind :)
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Understanding the Life of a Korean Tour
First we will dress up like a Korean in Korean traditional costumes. The we will talk about the birth of a Korean, the life & death of a Korean and even go so far as to talk about the afterlife of a Korean. From start to finish, we start with when babies are born to the pinnacles of their careers. We explore how they lived, through the culture & heritage sites of Seoul. 2 half day courses, mix and match, or combine them for a full day tour of the city! This is one of our more popular tours. By the end, you will be an expert on the Korean people, traditional architecture and the history of Korea. Book now to get a feel for the Koreans lived during the dyanstical period of the Joseon Kingdom (1392AD - 1910AD).
$480.00
Overnight Retreat and Templestay at Haeinsa Temple
Empty your mind with all the secular stresses of society and live like a Buddhist Monk for a night! Haeinsa Temple is the place where the Tripitaka Koreana (UNESCO World Heritage) which is considered the most complete collection of Buddhist scriptures in existence. It was carved on over eighty thousand woodblocks to defeat the foreign enemies like the Mongolian military during the Koryo Dynasty with the power of Buddha. Haeinsa Temple is one of the three Jewel Temples of Korea, and represents Dharma or the Buddha’s teaching. You will experience a monastery life and eat healthy Korean vegetarian food. Two days of touring, lodging & meals included Photo Credit : ©Korea Tourism Organization
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6-Hour Seoul English Walking Tour (6 Must-see Spots) or Customized Tours
Seochon & Tongin Market Traditional village and market at the west of “Gyeongbokgung Palace” (a main royal palace of Joseon dynasty, 1392 AD – 1910 AD) - See old book stores, motels, and boutique shops! Gwanghwamun Plaza Plaza with with “King Sejong” (a Korean alphabet creator) and “Yi Sun-sin” (a navy commander who won victories against Japanese navy) sculptures, underground museum, and Korea’s 1st comic store. - Take photos in the background of “Gyeongbokgung Palace” and great mountains! Cheonggyecheon Stream Modern stream with waterfall, fountains, and 22 bridges, replacing former transport infrastructure - Walk and say hello to couples & families! Deoksugung Palace Walled compound of palace during Joseon dynasty until the merger of Korea by Japan in 1910 (fee: 1,000 won, about 1 USD per person) Only palace with Western-style buildings - See “Rotating Ceremony of Chief Gatekeeper” (showing gatekeepers' controlling gate and checking passersby)! - Walk on the “Stone-wall Road” (a couples’ favorite place and filming spot). - Drop by old/new city halls. - Visit “Jeong-dong Jeil Church” (a Korea’s 1st methodist church). Itaewon Foreign commercial town with international restaurants, bars, and clubs - Stop by Seoul’s oldest foreign book store, pottery shop, and cafe! - Visit Muslim mosque, “Antique Furniture Street”, and “Vinyl & Plastic” (an analog record shop)! • Recommend to eat in Seochon: - In Tongin Market, make your own lunch box purchased with traditional coins. - In Hyoja Bakery, try bread delivered to “Blue House” (a president residence) for 30 years.
$350.00
The All New DMZ Tour
No matter what any other tour agency will tell you, the DMZ is currently closed. So we've discovered an alternate course off the beaten path for people who really want to see the DMZ. It's definitely becoming more and more one of the hottest places to see in Korea. It's been in hot demand ever since presidential summits taking place there. But since the JSA area is shut down there for renovation (or was that reunification?), we are introducing new place to see in replacement of that. The DMZ is always a fascinating place to see as it consistently transforms itself as a symbol of the Korean War to a beacon for peace and hope. The DMZ, or the Demilitarized Zone is a 247 KM border that divides the Korean peninsula into North and South Korea. That being said, where one section of the DMZ closes, another part is open for viewing into North Korea. We will trek all along the DMZ until we find an opening, so doing the tour one day could be totally different from then next. We will try to start out by going through the Military Checkpoint and go up to the Dorasan Observatory to look into the city of Kaesong in North Korea. It is also the ancient capital of Korea during the Goryeo Dynasty from 918AD to 1392AD. We will also go underneath the DMZ through a tunnel that was dug up by the North Koreans during the height of the tensions. It would have been used to plot another surprise attack on the South Korean had it not been told to us by a North Korean defector. When we discovered them, the North Koreans retreated and painted the walls black, saying they were looking for coal. The new additions to the tour in lieu of JSA are the trekking course up Gamak Mountain to see a view over a suspension bridge and take a ride on a traditional Korean boat called a Hangpo. This boat takes us along the Imjingak River which flows from North Korea and out into the Yellow Sea. Again, itinerary is subject to change due to actions taking place on the ground and with the UN. Should JSA open up, you will be sure that will be the first place we try.
$120.00
6-Hour Seoul English Walking Tour (K-pop | Shopping | Fashion) or Customized Tours
Myeong-dong Main shopping area with international fashion brands, luxury department stores, and cosmetics shops - Look around K-pop shops underground! - Try diverse street food and visit "Myeong-dong Cathedral" (a 19th-century gothic-style bell tower). Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) Design industry landmark designed by “Zaha Hadid” (the world-leading architect) The most Instagram tagged location in Korea in 2019 K-drama spot for "You Who Came from the Stars," "Producer," and "She Was Pretty" Garosu-gil Artist street with K-beauty make-up stores - Get makeup by cosmetic artists in flagship stores! Gangnam K-star Road - Let’s meet K-pop stars in artworks! COEX Mall World largest underground mall with convention centers and exhibit halls in Gangnam area (famous for “Gangnam Style”) - Dance “Gangnam Style” with the sculpture! - Visit “Starfield Library” (a fantastically designed public library). SM Town Artium Complex offers SM (the largest K-pop company) holographic performances and exhibits • Recommend to eat in Dongdaemun Design Plaza: - Tteok-bokki (a spicy rice cake) - Chicken soup with vegetables, noodles, and dumplings
$350.00
Privately Customized Tour in Gapyeong (Nami Island, Pettie France, Garden of Morning Calm, etc)... with a Photographer Tour Guide!!
** This tour includes Tour-guiding, Driving, and Photo-shooting service. There are 2 ways to make up your tour with me as shown bellow ** 1. Customized Itinerary on your needs : I will be happy to provide you the possible plans for you. Please tell me your needs or specific conditions that I can refer to. - easy / busy - more focus on photo taking / your own time in the good cafe - have problems for too much walk / fit enough to walk a lot 2. Choose attractions from the given options : This tour is designed to be 10 hours journey. After I get your priorities, I will provide you the best plan as possible. (1) Nami Island : Known as one of the best sites in Korea to take photos, this theme park provides you nice walks along the beautiful trees, river, and drama sites. (2) Pettie France : Theme Park of an old styled village in France. You can enjoy traditional culture of France and take fancy pictures here. (3) Garden of Morning Calm : : A Great Scale of Beautiful Garden designed by a professor specialized in Botanic. In winter, this garden opens Light Festival. (4) Rail Bike : Cycling on the rail way. It is 4 wheeled so no need to worry about falling down. This rail goes through some of the most beautiful natural sceneries in this region. (5) Strawberry Picking(November ~ May) : You can pick the fresh strawberries in the farm. (6) Elysian Ski Resort(December ~ February) : Ski with a licensed ski instructor or just see the snow briefly and take photos (7) Dumulmeori river view : This river view is actually so popular for local Koreans and has been filmed in dramas and movies. (8) Alpaca World($30 extra charge due to a long distance) : Let's play with Alpacas!! (9) Seoul City Tour : Tourists usually choose to go to Gyeongbokgung palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Insadong Traditional District, or N-Seoul Tower,
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Nami Island & Petite France Tour
After a hotel pickup from your hotel, you will travel to Nami Island. It is situated 6.3km from Seoul in the middle of the Han River. Nami Island is a place for rest and relaxation. Human beings, animals and trees share peace, love and harmony far away from crowds and civilization. You can have a wide variety of different cuisines and dining experiences in this island. After Lunch, we then continue to travel to Petite France, a French Culture Village. Also you can mix and match Petite France with other tour sites in the area like Jade Garden, Garden of the Morning Calm or Gangchon Railbike. Also if you have time, ask your driving guide to take you to Dumulmeori, one of the most beautiful scenery of Korea. You have to take a different route and most drivers will want you to bypass it to save time. But for a 20 minute detour, it's worthwhile the breathtaking views.