All in one_ Korean Food + Shopping + History (Afternoon Tour)

Itinerary

Hotel → Gwang Jang Market → Namsan Hanok Village → N Seoul Tower → Amethyst or Ginseng Center → Hotel

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2. Gwang Jang Market

   Gwangjang Market is one of Korea's largest traditional markets and is renowned for its quality silk goods, linen bedding and hand-made goods. These days, the vintage clothing arcade in the market has become a very popular attraction among young people and wholesalers searching for unique vintage fashion. Gwangjang Market has over 100 years of history. The origin of the market can be traced back to the establishment of the Gwangjang Corporation in 1905 which was created with the purpose of reclaiming Korean sovereignty during the period of Japanese occupation. At that time, traditional Korean markets were only temporary marketplaces that were periodically held every few days. Gwangjang Market was the first permanently established market that was open everyday. In 1962 the market was divided into Dongdaemun Market and Gwangjang Market and modern buildings were constructed.

3. Namsan Hanok Village

   Namsan Hanok village is a must-visit to experience Korean traditional housing culture. Understanding housing might be the best way to understand the culture of a society in a certain period. There are 5 different types of house located at the village and each kind representing the living style of different people in high society from different areas. Nearby Hanok traditional house village, there are a few must visit places. Time capsule to be kept for the next 1000 years, Korean traditional medical check-up experience center and traditional experience center. They are all for the people who would like to feel the tradition and history of Korea.

4. N Seoul Tower

   N Seoul Tower, which is on top of the Namsan Mountain is 479.7 meter high. It is the 2nd tallest tower of the world.When you go up to the observatory of this place, you will see the fabulous panorama of Seoul.Also, N Seoul tower has a beautiful night view, you will see the beautiful scenery at the observatory as well as the outside of the tower in this representative landmark of Seoul.In the N Seoul tower; concert, love festival, love locker event, and other various events take place throughout 365 days a year, you will not be bored regardless of when you visit here.

5. Amethyst or Ginseng Center

   The colour of Amethyst is as unique as it is seductive, though in fact this gemstone of all gemstones is said to protect its wearer against seduction. Korean Amethyst is extravagance in violet since it has been formed from granite stone base since 5000 years. Moses described it as a symbol of the Spirit of God in the official robes of the High Priest of the Jews, and the Russian Empress Catherine the Great sent thousands of miners into the Urals to look for it. It was said to protect crops against tempests and locusts, bring good fortune in war and in the hunt, drive out evil spirits and inspire the intellect.  Ginseng is renowned for its effectiveness as a great healer for living ever so young.Especially if you eat ginseng when you lose your energy, it really helps to regain energy.Korea is acknowledged by the world because of the quality of ginseng as if it is the birthplace of ginseng.You can experience various kinds of ginseng products like gingersnap, extract, ginseng preserved in honey, and other great quality of products made in Korea.

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