2-Day Gyeongju Rail Tour from Seoul
2 days
Multi-Day
About this activity
Enjoy a ride from Seoul Station to SinGyeongju Station on Korea's bullet train, KTX. The ticket will already be provided to you in advance. As you head down to Gyeongju on the 2-hour ride, be mesmerized by Korea's beautiful scenery.
Upon arrival, meet with your guide and start your 5-hour tour to some UNESCO World Heritage sites. You will be driven to Bulguksa Temple, which is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government and added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995. The temple is famous for its architectural beauty. Then continue onto the Gyeongju Historic Area, where you can find many large and small tombs of kings and court officials, as well as various artifacts. Next, take a walk towards Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Learn how Cheomseongdae Observatory was used in politics, science, and agriculture.
After discovering and learning about the wonders of Gyeongju, be taken to your hotel near Bomun Lake in Gyeongju.
That night and the next day, spend some leisure time at the hotel or explore more of Gyeongju on your own, before transferring to SinGyeongju Station on your own and ride the KTX train back to Seoul (the ticket for which will be provided to you in advance).
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Upon arrival, meet with your guide and start your 5-hour tour to some UNESCO World Heritage sites. You will be driven to Bulguksa Temple, which is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government and added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995. The temple is famous for its architectural beauty. Then continue onto the Gyeongju Historic Area, where you can find many large and small tombs of kings and court officials, as well as various artifacts. Next, take a walk towards Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Learn how Cheomseongdae Observatory was used in politics, science, and agriculture.
After discovering and learning about the wonders of Gyeongju, be taken to your hotel near Bomun Lake in Gyeongju.
That night and the next day, spend some leisure time at the hotel or explore more of Gyeongju on your own, before transferring to SinGyeongju Station on your own and ride the KTX train back to Seoul (the ticket for which will be provided to you in advance).
Included
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Overnight accommodation
- Breakfast
- Pickup from SinGyeongju Station
- Drop-off at Gyeongju Hotel
- Entry/Admission - Bulguksa Temple
- Entry/Admission - Seoul Metro
Not included
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Pickup at Seoul Station
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative site.
- Dress comfortably
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
35%
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