Exploring for Korea’s unique cultural identity!
Package tour of 2 days to experience the highlight of Korean traditional culture and history through Gyeongbokgung Palace -Bukchong Neigbohood - Gwangjangmarket - N Seoul Tower for day one and Korea Folk Village in Yongin of Gyeonggi province for day two.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
guest hotel
- Greeting and sharing information at guest's accommodation
Day 01: Gyeongbokgung Palace - Bukchon Hanok Village - N Seoul Tower - Namsan Hanok Village
Greetings and general information about itinerary.
Share history and culture about Confucianism of Joseon Dynasty.
The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Culture is based on spirit of times. Architectural style represents the spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about the spirit of times.
Confucianism was the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism culture of Joseon Dynasty is unique characteristic of Korean culture, compared to Chinese, Japanese and European culture. Tourist information is based on Confucianism. Guide is the only tour guide in Korea, who introduce Korean culture based on Confucianism.
Through the information of Confucianism, you can fully appreciate authentic beauty & value of Korean culture and architecture.
Day 01: End of the tour
Hotel
Day 02: Pick-up at hotel
Greetings and pick-up at guest's hotel.
Guide provide passenger vehicle for whole tour
Day 02: Tour to Korea Folk Village
2nd day tour is a journey back in time to the Joseon Dynasty to Korea Folk village. At around 14:00, we come back to guest hotel.
Day 02: End of the tour
Hotel drop off
Ending Point
guest hotel
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
1. guide fee,
2. car fee, gasoline fee and toll fees for tour to Korea Folk Village - 2nd day tour by passenger vehicle
meal/lunch, entrance (N Seoul Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace and Korea Folk Village), drinks, transportation for 1st day tour in Seoul
Exploring for Korea’s unique cultural identity for 2 days.
1. Day one:
Guide is the only tour guide in Korea, who introduce Korean culture based on Confucianism, the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Guide's information help guest understand and fully appreciate the beauty and value of Korean traditional culture and architecture.
The center of culture and center of tour is architecture. Culture is based on spirit of times. Architectural style represents the spirit of times. We can see as much as we know about the spirit of times.
Gyeongbokgung is the most beautiful place and must-see architectures that represent Korea's traditional culture. Gyeongbokgung is the first palace of the Joseon Dynasty, built in 1395. As main palace, Gyeongbokgung is largest and grandest palace, and also the only palace built on flat land and on geographical location of traditional palace.
Bukchon Hanok Maeul is hanok(traditional Korean house) village with long history, largest cluster of about 1,000 hanoks. Buckon village shows beautiful scenery that blends the traditional landscape with metropolitan skyscrapers and N Seoul tower in the background.
Gwangjang market where guest can enjoy Korean street food.
Mung bean pan cake, Tkeobokki, Gimbap, Raw otopus and marinated raw beef slice.
N Seoul Tower:
Namsan mountain is situated in the center of Seoul, and N Seoul Tower, which seats on the top of
Namsan mt., provides panoramic view of Seoul. Visitors can see the beautiful scenery of Seoul at the observation deck of N-Seoul Tower. N Seoul Tower was selected as one of the world's top 500 tourist destinations in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.
2. Day 2:
Tour to Korea Folk Village
Korea Folk Village is the place where you can experience a journey/travel back in time to the Joseon Dynasty.
Here, we can explore and experience Korean traditional folk culture and seasonal customs in action, that permeates every aspect of contemporary Korean people's daily life.
My primary tourist destination is Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of 5 palaces, Royal Ancestral Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village, National Museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea and other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hondae street, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour.
Hello, I am Paul, a professional tour guide-docent with proven record track of over 200 tours for international tourists.
I am the only tour guide in Seoul, who introduce Korean traditional culture, based on Confucianism. Confucianism is spirit of Joseon Dynasty that was last dynasty just before current Korea, and Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity.
Based on basic knowledge of Confucianism, you can fully appreciate the beauty of Korean traditional architecture and culture, and so your travel to Seoul will be unforgettable and memorable in your life.
My tour is to explore Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty, based on simple-but-elegant beauty of Confucianism!
Center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, but are just fascinated by its superficial beauty.
My primary tourist destinations are focusing on Seoul and metropolitan area, consisting of Gyeongbokgung palace & Changdeokgung Rear Garden, Jongmyo Shrine, Bongeunsa Buddhist temple & Sunjeongneung Royal Tomb, Bukchon Hanok Village, National museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea, other museums & galleries and contemporary architectures, and Namsan Mt. with N-Seoul Tower, traditional & trendy market places such as Gwangjang market & Hongdae street, and COEX-Starfield library in Gangnam area, and also Korean Folk Village & DMZ tour in neighboring cities.
Alongside, I am specialist for hiking to Bukhansan Mt. and Inwangsan Mt. that are located in downtown Seoul, where you can enjoy beautiful natural sceneries and stunning view of Seoul.
With my hands-on experiences and deep knowledge of Korea's culture & history, you can discover true insight and delight in Korea.
Thank you for your interest!
As your guide, I hope to see you soon in Seoul!
Warren L.
“Changdeokgung and the Rear Garden, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower.”
We had a wonderful time on this tour, visiting all three locations. The Changdeokgung Palace and the Secret Garden were peaceful and relaxing, offering a more informal setting compared to the formality of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Seeing the well-preserved houses in Bukchon Hanok Village was a delightful experience. N Seoul Tower was also interesting, providing great views of Seoul and the surrounding mountains and rivers.
Paul K.
Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern. Our tour to explore Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Confucianism is the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity, that is reflected on palaces architecture and Korean traditional culture. Based on basic knowledge of Confucianisms, your tour will be unforgettable and memorable in life.
Warren L.
“Gyeongbokgung-Folk Museum, National Museum of Korea”
We were very impressed with Paul's knowledge and explanations of Gyeongbokgung, the former royal palace in Seoul. The palace's placement considered both practicality and various philosophical traditions. The main features are placed symmetrically and along a north-south axis, in accordance with Feng Shui and Confucian principles. We highly recommend Paul to anyone wishing to truly understand and enjoy Gyeongbokgung and the National Museum of Korea.
Paul K.
Seoul is a fascinating destination that seamlessly blends the traditional with the modern. Our tour to explore Korea’s unique cultural identity and beauty! Center of tour is architecture. Architectural style represents spirit of times. We can see as much as we know. For example, without knowledge about Christianity, the spirit of medieval Europe, we cannot fully appreciate beauty and value of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Confucianism is the spirit of Joseon Dynasty. Confucianism is Korea's cultural identity, that is reflected on palaces architecture and Korean traditional culture. Based on basic knowledge of Confucianisms, your tour will be unforgettable and memorable in life.
Albertus S.
“Full day tour with Paul”
Paul is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of his country and he gave us a profound introduction of Confucianism.
Paul K.
Appreciation of traditional architecture, works of art and crafts require background knowledge. Based on the background knowledge of Korean traditional culture, your appreciation can create an intense impression and long-lasting memory of tour. I introduced core ideas of Confucianism and the Confucian principles that are the basis of Gyeongbokgung architecture. I am only tour docent in Korea who introduce Korean history and culture based on Confucianism.
$550/ per group