Korea + China 11N 12D : A Journey Across Heritage and Wonders

 

The journey begins in Seoul, continues to Gyeongju and Busan, where you’ll experience royal palaces,
Silla’s ancient heritage, and vibrant coastal life.
In China, explore Beijing’s grand Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and the Great Wall,
witness Xi’an’s Terracotta Army and Tang Dynasty splendor, and marvel at Zhangjiajie’s breathtaking peaks and glass bridge.
Don’t miss this unforgettable journey that brings together the timeless heritage and natural wonders of two nations.

 

This tour is confirmed for four or more people.
Even for small groups, we will conduct the tour with the utmost sincerity to create unforgettable memories.   

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Incheon, Seoul

  • Arrival at Incheon Airport

  • Meet your Tour Guide (or Driver) and move to Seoul (1 hour)

  • Hotel Check-in and enjoy your free time

  • HOTEL

    Novotel Seoul Dongdaemun(T. +82-2-3425-8000) or same class ★★★★★
    www.ambatel.com/novotel/dongdaemun

Day 2

Seoul : Royal Heritage & Timeless Streets

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby (09:00 hour)

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Visit the Royal palace of Joseon Dynasty era and witness the Changing of the Guard (10AM / 2PM)

  • Insadong Ancient Street

    Walk along the antique street of Insadong where traditional crafts, art works, tea-houses and other various traditional food places have taken place

  • Enjoy your lunch

    Lunch Menu - Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgye-tang)

  • Hanok Café in Ikseon-dong

    Enjoy a trendy café transformed from a traditional hanok, where the charm of Korean heritage meets modern style.

  • Bukchon Hanok Village

    A place full of cultural heritage from Joseon Dynasty era with Hanok buildings

  • Cheonggyecheon & Gwanghwamun

    Clear and fresh stream that flows through the city, making it one of the best areas to take a breath in Seoul

  • Enjoy your dinner on your own

  • HOTEL

    Novotel Seoul Dongdaemun(T. +82-2-3425-8000) or same class ★★★★★
    www.ambatel.com/novotel/dongdaemun

Day 3

Seoul : Trendy Streets & K-Pop Vibes

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby (09:00 hour)

  • Myeongdong district

    Walk around Myeongdong Street, full of unique Korean street food and many things to enjoy

  • Dongdaemun Fashion Town

    Enjoy shopping at the Dongdaemun Fashion Town where you can see the fashion market of Korea

  • After lunch, move to Pier on Hangang river

  • Hangang Cruise

    Enjoy the great view of Seoul. Sail along the Han River that flows through the heart of Seoul and admire the city skyline, often featured in unforgettable scenes from dramas and music videos.

  • 123F Lotte World Tower

    Ride the elevator at the Seoul Sky Tower and enjoy the view of Seoul at the world's 3rd highest observation deck (118F)

  • After dinner on your own, move to N Seoul Tower

  • Namsan and N Seoul Tower

    A very popular tourist spot where you can see the center of Seoul at a glance with a great night view

  • HOTEL

    Hotel check-in and rest
    Novotel Seoul Dongdaemun(T. +82-2-3425-8000) or same class ★★★★★
    www.ambatel.com/novotel/dongdaemun

Day 4

Gyeongju : Echoes of a Millennium, Scenes Like a K-Drama

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Hotel Check-Out & Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby (09:00 hour)

  • Move to Gyeongju (4 hours)

  • Lunch

    Lunch Menu - Ssambap Set Meal (Meat & Rice & vegetable wraps)

  • Enjoy a half-day tour in Gyeongju, a City with 1,000-Year History

  • Cheomseongdae Observatory

    An astronomy observatory that was built in the 7th century during Queen Seondeok's reign

  • Donggung (Prince) Palace and Wolji Pond

    A secondary palace used by the crown prince of the Silla Kingdom

  • Gyeongju National Museum

    Home to treasures from the thousand-year history of Silla. Standing before its golden relics, you’ll sense the grandeur of the “Golden Kingdom,” often reimagined in K-POP music videos.

  • Bulguksa Temple

    Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it represents the Buddhist architecture of Korea's ancient era, along with the Dabotap pagoda and Seokgatap pagoda located within the temple grounds.

  • Move to Busan (1 hour)

  • Enjoy your dinner on your own

  • HOTEL

    Hotel check-in and rest
    Busan Lotte Hotel (T. +82-51-810-1000) or same class ★★★★★
    https://www.lottehotel.com/busan-hotel/en.html

Day 5

Busan, Streets & Markets : The Heart of K-Food & K-Life

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Tour Guide Meeting at the hotel lobby (09:00 hour)

  • Busan International Market

    Born from the struggles of war refugees after the Korean War, today this bustling market boasts over 1,500 shops and is filled with K-food favorites like hotteok and fish cakes. Famous as the setting of the film Ode to My Father, it embodies the resilience and warmth of the Korean spirit.

  • Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) Streets

    Feel the lingering excitement of the Busan International Film Festival. Stroll past handprints of world-famous actors and directors, right in the heart of Korea’s film industry.

  • Jagalchi Market

    Get lost wondering the corridors of Korea's largest fish market while savoring a regional seafood delicacy.

  • Move to Haeundae area

    Haeundae & Oceanfront Stages of K-Culture

  • Haeundae Beach

    An endless stretch of white sand and blue waves—the most visited beach in Korea by travelers from around the world.

  • Nurimaru APEC House on Dongbaekseom Island

    Surrounded by lush camellia trees and pine forests, this building is located on the beautiful Dongbaekseom Island. It served as the venue for the 13th APEC Summit meeting held on November 18-19, 2005.

  • Haeundae Blue Line Park Beach Train

    A romantic train ride along the Haeundae coastline. The 4.8km route from Mipo to Cheongsapo and Songjeong unfolds like a scene from a K-POP music video.

  • Move to Kimhae Airport

  • Fly to kimpo Airport

  • HOTEL

    Check-in hotel and rest
    Paradise City Hotel or same class ★★★★★

Day 6

Beijing Icons & Traditions

  • Departure from Incheon Airport (OZ320, 08:20)

  • Arrival at Beijing Airport and tour guide meeting (9:40 hour)

  • Tiananmen Square

    Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world and a symbolic site in modern Chinese history.

  • The Forbidden City

    The Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, is the largest and most well-preserved ancient palace in the world.

  • Beijing Circus

    Beijing Circus showcases spectacular performances of traditional Chinese acrobatics and skills.

  • Tsuchahai Rickshaw Tour (Optional)

    The Tsuchahai Rickshaw Tour offers a glimpse of local life by exploring Beijing’s alleys and traditional courtyard houses.

  • HOTEL

    Hotel Check in and rest
    Kuntai Royal Hotel or the same class

Day 7

From the Great Wall to Modern Beijing

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • The Great Wall of China

    The Great Wall was built by Emperor Qin Shi Huang to defend against the Xiongnu and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.Walking along its massive walls offers a vivid sense of China’s ancient history.

  • Yongjing Gorge

    Known as the “Little Guilin of Beijing,” Yongjing Gorge combines dramatic cliffs with serene waters.It is celebrated as one of Beijing’s 16 famous scenic spots.

  • The Golden Mask Dynasty (Optional)

    The Golden Mask Dynasty is Beijing’s signature musical that reinterprets ancient legends in a modern style.Audiences are captivated by its grand stage effects and spectacular performances.

  • Foot Massage

    A traditional Chinese wellness experience, foot massage helps relieve fatigue from a day’s journey.It offers comfort and relaxation to end your day in Beijing.

  • HOTEL

    Hotel Check in and rest
    Kuntai Royal Hotel or the same class

Day 8

A Day of Xi’an Heritage & Traditions

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Departure from Beijing Airport (MU7237, 10:50)

  • Arrival at Xian Airport and tour guide meeting (13:00)

  • Xian Museum

    The Xian Museum, one of the largest and most modern in China, showcases the city’s rich history and cultural treasures.

  • Big Wild Goose Pagoda

    The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was built by Xuanzang to house the scriptures he brought from the West.

  • Bell Tower & Drum Tower, Zhonggulou Square

    The Bell and Drum Towers, once used to mark time, now serve as Xi’an’s central square and a lively gathering spot.

  • The Muslim Street & Hui Min Street

    The Muslim Street is lined with Hui shops and restaurants, offering vibrant street food and local specialties.

  • Tánglègōng Show

    The Tánglègōng Show combines Tang dynasty court dances with Shaolin martial arts in a spectacular performance.

  • HOTEL

    Hotel Check in and rest.
    Xian Sheraton Hotel or the same class

Day 9

Xi’an Day 2 : History and Romance

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Xi’an City Wall

    Built in the early Ming Dynasty about 600 years ago, the Xi’an City Wall, complete with moats and towers, is the city’s defining landmark.

  • Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor & Terracotta Army

    The mausoleum of Emperor Qin is surrounded by the Terracotta Army, whose lifelike warriors and horses reveal the clothing and military culture of ancient China.

  • Hua Qing Chi

    Hua Qing Chi, the largest surviving Tang royal garden, is famed as the romantic retreat of Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang.

  • Transfer & Dinner

    Conclude the day with dinner and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

  • Departure from Xian Airport (MU2431, 20:25)

  • Arrival at Zhangjiajie Airport and tour guide meeting (21:55)

  • HOTEL

    Hotel Check in and rest.
    Pullman Hotel or same class

Day 10

A Day of Zhangjiajie’s Wonders & Legends

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Baofeng Lake

    Baofeng Lake, known as the Jade Lake of Zhangjiajie, offers a serene cruise surrounded by cliffs and tranquil waters.

  • Tianzi Mountain Nature Reserve

    Ride the cable car up Tianzi Mountain to admire breathtaking sights such as Imperial Writing Brush Peak, Fairy Presenting Flowers, and Helong Park.

  • Yuanjiajie

    Yuanjiajie, formed of quartz sandstone, is famed for its magnificent rock formations and dramatic landscapes.

  • Ten-mile Natural Gallery

    The Ten-mile Natural Gallery presents a corridor of peaks and cliffs, resembling a vast natural art gallery.

  • Jinbian Stream & Golden Whip Stream

    Jinbian Stream, featured in Journey to the West, is home to Golden Whip Rock, a 380-meter quartz peak that gleams under the sun.

  • Tianmen Fox Fairy Show (Optional)

    The Tianmen Fox Fairy Show is a spectacular outdoor musical on Tianmen Mountain, blending legend with the grandeur of nature.

  • HOTEL

    Hotel Check in and rest.
    Pullman Hotel or same class

Day 11

The Grand Finale of Zhangjiajie

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Yellow Dragon Cave

    Yellow Dragon Cave, the largest limestone cave in China, reveals a mysterious underground world filled with stalactites and stunning formations.

  • Tianmen Mountain

    Tianmen Mountain, rising 1,572 meters, is famed for the world’s longest 7,450-meter cable car, offering a 35-minute ride above breathtaking scenery.

  • Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge

    The Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge spans a deep canyon, giving a thrilling walk and ecstatic views. (Access may be restricted due to weather or local conditions)

  • Move to Changsha (4 hour ride) and dinner on the way

  • Arrival at Changsha Airport

Day 12

Farewell from Changsha

  • Departure from Changsha Airport (OZ322, 00:40)

    Departure from Changsha marks the closing chapter of this grand journey.

  • Arrival at Incheon Airport (04:55)

    As the night sky fades into dawn, the flight arrives in Incheon, bringing the Korea + China tour to its heartfelt conclusion.

Notes

- No Tip & No Shopping & No Optional tours
- Included in the tour :  Domestic Flights,  Hotels, Meals as noted on the itinerary, Vehicle, Entrance Fees and English Tour Guide
- Excluded from the tour : International Airfare, Travel Insurance            

- This is a Package Tour conducted by an English-speaking tour guide
- The fee for a single room is $950($470 for Korea tour and 480 for China tour)
- Hotel room type is based on TWN room (2 beds) 
  If you would like a DBL room (1 bed), please request at the time of reservation

- The tour fee for the third guest sharing a room for 3 people
  . Children under 24 months are free of charge

  . Children under 5 years old must pay 80% of the tour fee and children over 6 years old must pay 100% of the tour fee
- Travel insurance must be purchased individually by the guest
- If your guests have any dietary restrictions for health, religious and other reasons, please discuss them with us in advance
- Without prior arrangements, the tour may be cancelled unilaterally and the schedule may change without prior notice due to local circumstances
- Emergency contact number in Seoul is +82-2-3482-5252  
- Tour Fee Payment : Payment must be made 4 weeks (28 days) before the tour departure to confirm the tour reservation. 

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