Emirates 2019 - 2021 Worldwide Brochure

Welcome to South Korea

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Plan your trip to coincide with one of South Korea’s many lively festivals of culture and food, ranging from spectacular lantern parades, to carnivals of kimchi and rolling in coastal Boryeong mud!

Ripe with a dazzling range of high-tech attractions, beautiful landscapes and 5,000 years of culture and history, South Korea is a land of surprises. Seasonally weighted visits are rewarded with an abundance of spring cherry blossom, or golden autumnal colours. Expect a charming hilly interior, Buddhist temples, elegant palaces, gorgeous islands, a unique cuisine, and an extremely welcoming culture. SOUTH KOREA Be there

At a glance Emirates gateway: Seoul Incheon International Airport Distance from airport to city centre: 60 kilometres Time zone: GMT +8 hours

Currency: South Korean Won (KRW). ATMs are prevalent, but will not always accept international cards so just keep trying until you find one that does. Most major credit cards are accepted, but keep cash

Seoul and Jeju Island 6 days/5 nights – Air and chauffeur- driven private tour Visit the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and a folk village in the exciting capital city of Seoul. The semi-tropical island of Jeju is volcanic and very picturesque with crater lakes, waterfalls and parks. The added attraction is the duty-free shopping here. Day 1: Seoul On arrival you transfer to your hotel. The evening is at your leisure. Day 2: Jeju Island Today take a short flight to Jeju Island. Start the day with a drive along the Road of Mystery; explore the Museum of Natural History and the island’s stunning scenery including the cliffs of Suwolbong Peak. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 3: Jeju Island Continue to explore Jeju with visits to Youngduam Rock, Bunjae Artpia, the world’s largest bonsai arboretum, the Sanbanggulsa rock cave and the picturesque Cheonjaeyeon Waterfall. The evening is free to enjoy duty – free shopping as well as the exciting nightlife of the island. Day 4: Seoul In the morning, visit Seongsang

Ilchulbong before taking your flight back to Seoul. Visit the Blue House, Gyeongbok Palace and the Korean National Museum before reaching your hotel. Overnight in Seoul. Day 5: Seoul – Yongin – Suwon – Seoul (64 kilometres) After breakfast, head to Yongin National Folk Village, a living museum of Korean heritage. Later on, visit the imposing Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Explore traditional Insadong and its antique stores and the exotic Namdaemun Gate market before enjoying some shopping in Seoul’s famous Itaewon area. Overnight in Seoul. Day 6: Seoul Spend the day at leisure; indulge in shopping or entertainment before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.

with you for incidentals in more rural areas. Languages: Korean, but English is widely understood and spoken in main areas.

When to visit South Korea enjoys a four-season temperate climate but the heat and humidity rise during the summer, with monsoon rains possible in July and August. Winter generally brings low temperatures from November onwards, but variations are to be expected across the peninsula.

North Korea

SEA OF JAPAN

Seoul

South Korea

YELLOW SEA

Busan

Jeju Island

Japan

Jeju Island

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