Gyeongbokgung Palace & Folk Museum - Debark Tour (Ending At Airport)

OVERVIEW

Enjoy an insider’s look at what is considered to be the grandest royal palace in Seoul and for contrast browse a museum that celebrates traditional Korean life. Built in 1395 during the Joseon Dynasty, the Gyeongbokgung Palace complex once contained more 300 buildings. Although Japanese colonialists set fire to the original, the 19th-century reconstruction that stands today is historically accurate and as you will discover absolutely magnificent. Within the complex, you will find the National Folk Museum, a collection of historical artifacts that will reveal much about everyday life from prehistoric times to the end of the Joseon Dynasty in the early 20th century. Other exhibits feature agricultural items such as tools and irrigation systems, while another area shows how Confucianism has affected Korea’s cultural beliefs. Lunch follows at a traditional restaurant after which you will transfer to the Incheon International Airport in plenty of time to catch your flight.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour Gyeongbokgung Palace, which dates to the 14th-century Joseon Dynasty.
• Gain an understanding of Korean life through the centuries at the National Folk Museum.
• Enjoy traditional beef bulgogi for lunch or a vegetarian meal if you prefer.
• Transfer to the Incheon International Airport for your flight at the end of the excursion.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.