8D KOREA WINTER EXPERIENCE

HIGHLIGHTS

INCHEON / SEOUL & GYEONGGI-DO

• Gwangmyeong Cave

• Hands-on Ginseng Chicken Soup

• Lotte World Adventure Theme Park (Passport Included)

• Korean Ginseng Specialty Store

• Korean cosmetics Showroom

• Korean Presidential Blue House (Open to the public from 2022)

• Myeongdong

• Healthy Liver Showroom

• Korean Local Produce Convenience Store

• Hongik Univ. Shopping St.

GANGWON-DO

• Anifore Alpaca Farm

• Snow Ski

• Mt. Balwangsan (Yongpyeong Olimpic Venue) Cable Car

• Anmok Coffee Street

• Chamsori Museum

• Hyangho Beach BTS Bus Stop Station

• Hyuhyuam Temple

• Sokcho Jungang Market

• Mount Sorak National Park

• Nami Island OR Icefish Festival (Festival Start on 24 Dec. – 04 Feb.)

CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO

• Art Factory and the Art-bike Ride

• Mancheonha Sky Walk

• Dodamsambong Peaks

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SINGAPORE – INCHEON
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and begin your holiday with a pleasant flight to Seoul.

DAY 2: INCHEON – GYEONGGI-DO – CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO
Upon arrival, meet and greet with our local representative. First, proceed to Gwangmyeong Cave, it was previously Siheung Mine, which was founded in 1912 and opened to the public in August 2011. The Siheung Mine produced gold, silver, bronze, zinc, and other minerals for 60 years, making it the biggest metal mine in the metropolitan area at the time. Next, proceed to Hands-on Ginseng Chicken Making Experience. The Art-bike Ride and Art Factory are still open for business. "Waste from the Industrial Age contains forgotten dreams, imaginations, and stories of the world in the structure and principles of the machine and movement," says the artist. Oh Dae-ho, Korea's top junk artist, is the country's only family-friendly experiential tourist destination. A vacation spot with unique experiences that families can enjoy together.

DAY 3: CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO – YONGPYEONG (GANGWON-DO REGION)
After breakfast, proceed to the Mancheonha Skywalk, which is situated on a cliff 80–90 metres above the Namhangang River. Next, we will proceed to the eight scenic spots in Danyang; the most beautiful and famous are the Dodamsambong Peaks, which are three rocks standing in the center of the S-shaped Namhan River. After that, head over to Anifore Alpaca Farm, which is a favourite among people of all ages and provides happy moments where you can interact closely with these endearing animals by participating in a hand feeding experience session.

DAY 4: CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO – YONGPYEONG (GANGWON-DO REGION)
A wonderful and thrilling snow experience is in store for today. Do not miss out onthis fabulous opportunity to try out skiing. Snow Skiing equipment and attire areincluded (excludes gloves and goggles) and your guide will guide you through the intricacies of this thrilling winter sport. Take your time to become an expert, or justhave fun with the snow. Next, the 7.4km Mt. Balwangsan Cable Car Rides offers themost expansive view of Balwangsan Mountain in Yongpyong and is Asia's longest cable car ride.Note : In the event if due to bad weather condition, Cable Car will be replaced by Water Park.

DAY 5: SOKCHO / MT SORAK NATIONAL PARK - GANGWON-DO REGION
After breakfast, take a stroll along Gangneung Anmok Beach, which is home to Anmok Coffee Street, one of Korea's most picturesque coffee streets. Korea's coffee street in Gangneung is well known throughout the country. It is the birthplace of Korean coffee culture (Each person receives a free serving of the renowned Soft Toufu ice cream.) Continue to visit Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum. The third-largest collection of Edison artefacts in the world offers a docent-led tour where you can learn about the development of recorded sound. Next, visit Hyangho Beach BTS Bus Stop Station where BTS shot the title album jacket. After that, go inside Hyuhyuam Temple and feed the fish (include one pack of fish food per two persons). Visiting the country's traditional market is a must-do tour stop. A variety of rice wines and Sokcho sand are sold at the Sokcho Jungang Market, led by Chicken Gangjeong. The shallow seawater close to the temple is also home to a large number of fish. Follow that by travelling to the magnificent Mt. Sorak National Park, whose beauty is enhanced by granite peaks, lush green valleys, and dense forests.

DAY 6: GANGWON-DO – SEOUL
This morning transfer to Nami Island. Nami Island is renowned for its picturesque tree-lined streets, woodland trails, riverside strolls, and many other features. After that, enjoy yourself at Lotte World Adventure Theme Park (Includes Unlimited Rides Passport Ticket)! An international hotel, department store, duty-free shops, sports complex, and skating rink are all located within this mega-complex. Everyone can find something to enjoy at Lotte World, which offers entertainment of all kinds.Note : Seasonal switch: Nami Island will be replaced by Icefish Festival on 24 Dec. – 04 Feb.

DAY 7: SEOUL
After breakfast, proceed to the Korean Taekuk Ginseng Gallery and Korean Cosmetics Showroom, where Korea-manufactured beauty products are available at affordable prices. Then, proceed to Cheongwadae, also known as the Blue House, which is the Korean presidential residence. The government decided to open it for public viewing for the first time in 74 years because the newly elected president no longer resides there. This might be the only chance for you to visit and tour inside presidential residence. Enjoy shopping in Myeongdong, one of Seoul’s main shopping and tourism districts.

DAY 8: SEOUL – INCHEON ✈ SINGAPORE
After breakfast, proceed to the Healthy Liver Showroom. Hovenia dulcis fruit stalk extract powder HD-1, Premium, the main component of Hoganbo, was chosen from the Hovenia dulcis tree by Dr. Na Cheon-su's research for 10 years, using high and low molecular separation methods, and is very effective for the liver functional effect. Enjoy Hongik University Shopping Street's hip shopping district. The Korean Local Produce Convenience Store, which sells locally produced goods like ginseng sweets, kimchi, seaweed, honey citron tea, instant ramen, souvenirs, and more, is a good place to do any last-minute shopping. You will be transferred to the airport for the flight back to Singapore. We hope that you have had a memorable vacation with ASA Holidays.