7–Day Discover Korea Tour – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Iksan, South Korea

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Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days Tour – OVERVIEW – Discover an amazing Korea in 7 days getting a complete impression of Korea's cultural treasures, dreamlike landscape, and traditional experience. This tour will bring you major places all over the South Korea. Delve into South Korea's must-see cultural attractions, bustling cities, and traditional townships on this 7-day excursion that circles the entire country. Visit museums and natural landmarks, dine on authentic Korean fare, and enjoy luxurious overnight accommodations in high-end hotels.

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days Tour – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Iksan, South Korea –This morning we'll head to the Gongju and explore Gongsanseong Fortress. Its captivating beauty and strategic significance offer a glimpse into Korea's past while providing breathtaking panoramic views. In recognition of its value, Gongsanseong Fortress was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. Next visit the Tomb of King Muryeong. Even though many artifacts were stolen from the tombs, the tombs serve as an important evidence of Baekje culture and the foreign exchanges during that period. After the Gongju tour, we'll continue our journey to Iksan. The Iksan Prison Open Film Set is the first, and only prison filming sets built in Korea. We'll explore various experiences offered, including the rental of prisoners' and prison officers' uniforms. Last but not least, we will visit Gosrak, where the place is filled with soy sauce and fermented soybean paste, and is beautifully laid out like a garden. It is a good place looking down on Goserak from the mini observatory. At the end of our day's adventures, we'll settle into our hotel in Iksan for an overnight stay.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Uncle Larry had to abort the climb to the Gongsanseong Fortress about half way up the hill (according to those who completed the climb), so there are no pictures of that attraction.

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Photos

Here's the Group That Started the Tour
Uncle Larry, a Physician's Assistant, a Pediatric Dentist, an Eye Muscle Therapist, and a Physician

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
Residential Skyscrapers Flourished All Over Korea – A Very Small Footprint Houses Lots of Folks

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
I Guess the Left Lane Is the HOV Lane – Since I Don't Read Korean, ...

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
The Fuel Stops Are Modern and Spacious

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
The High-Speed Train Passes Over Almost Everything

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
Do Not Cross This Barrier ... "Under Penalty of ... Death???"

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
Statues of Various Religious and Cultural Significance Are Commonplace

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
Tomb of King Muryeong – Muryeongwangneung, South Korea – There Is a Much Less Taxing Entrance to the Tomb

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
Tomb of King Muryeong – Muryeongwangneung, South Korea

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
Iksan Prison Open Film Set – Iksan, South Korea – Those Are Handcuffs Adorning the Wall

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
Iksan Prison Open Film Set – Iksan, South Korea

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
Iksan Prison Open Film Set – Iksan, South Korea

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
Rice Field at Rest – South Korea Only Has One Crop Per Year Thanks to the Cold Weather but Still Grows Enough Rice to Export the Surplus

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
The Fermented Soybean Paste Place in Gosrak, South Korea

Discover Korea Round Trip 7 Days – Day 1 – Seoul, South Korea to Daejeon, South Korea
The Fermented Soybean Paste Place in Gosrak, South Korea