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Summer 08 Seoul Trip

A trip from June 27, 2008 to July 02, 2008, travelling to Seoul, Yongin-Si
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06/27/2008 to 07/02/2008
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Sat 06/28/08 (day 2) - Seoul

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Gyeongbok Palace

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For an insight into Korean history, it is hard to resist Gyeongbok Palace. Founded in 1394 by King Taejo, this was t …
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1 Sejongro
Seoul, 11, South Korea
+82 2 2171 2461
Sat Jun 28 12:00am
Notes
*Ticket passes for Gyeongbok Palace can also be used at the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum.

Closed on Tuesday
Entrance fee: W3000 adult, free for over 65
Free English Guide
In front of information center, Hongryemun Gate (main gate)
* English: 9:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00

How to get there:
1. From Exit No. 5 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.3), walk 5 minutes.
2. From Exit No. 2 of Ganghwamun Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.5), walk 5 minutes.
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National Folk Museum of Korea (The)

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Located on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea is a must see for those interested …
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National Folk Museum of Korea (The)
35 Samcheongdong-gil
Seoul, 11, South Korea
+82 2 3704 3114
Sat Jun 28 12:00am
Notes
Note that this museum is within the Gyeongbok Palace area.

Operating Hours
· March - April and September-October : 09:00-18:00
· May - August : 09:00-18:00 / Saturdays, national holidays : 09:00-19:00
· November - February: 09:00-17:00

* Closed : January 1 and every Tuesday
* Visitors may enter up to 1 hour before closing time.

Admission Charge
Admission to the National Folk Museum of Korea is free for all visitors.
(If you visit Gyeongbokgung palace, please purchase a ticket at the Gyeongbokgung ticket office.)
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COEX Convention Center

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Originally named KOEX (Korea Convention and Exhibition Center), this building was established in 1979 to accommodate …
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COEX Convention Center
Samsung-dong
Seoul, Korea, South
+82 (0)2 6000 1152
Sat Jun 28 12:00am
Sat Jun 28 12:00am
Notes
iROBAS 2008

*will need to fill out a registration form to enter.

Period
2008-06-25 ~ 2008-06-28
Organizer
Gyeongsangnam-do,Chang-won City
Venue
CECO
Person-in-Charge
Suh, Myong Sik / Manager
Phone No.
82-2-6000-1059
E-mail
josephsuh@coex.co.kr
Web site of Event
http://www.irobas.co.kr
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Sun 06/29/08 (day 3) - Yongin-Si, Seoul

In 122 trips

Korean Folk Village

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Not just an artificial touristy village, this is a living open-air folk museum where you can come to experience trad …
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107 Bora-ri, Giheung-eup
Yongin-Si, South Korea
+82 31 288 0000
Sun Jun 29 12:00am
Mon Jun 30 12:00am
Mon Jun 30 12:00am
Mon Jun 30 12:00am
Mon Jun 30 12:00am
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Samwon Garden

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This first-class restaurant, is the largest one in Korea, serving up to 1,200 people at a time. It has hosted …
Restaurant
623-5 Shinsa-dong
Seoul, 11, South Korea
+82 2 548 3030
Sun Jun 29 12:00am
Mon Jun 30 12:00am
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Unscheduled - Seoul

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Deoksugung Palace

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Located in downtown Seoul across from City Hall, this palace was built as the main residence for the kings of the ea …
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Deoksugung Palace
5-1 Jong-dong
Seoul, 11, South Korea
+82 2 771 9951
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Myeong-dong Street

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Myung-dong street is one of the most exclusive streets in Seoul. It has quite a lot of nicknames, of which 'Mecca of …
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Myeong-dong Street
Myeong-dong
Seoul, 11, South Korea
+82 2 2171 2461
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Changdeokgung Palace

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Built in 1405 by King Taejong, Changdok is the best preserved of all of Seoul's palaces. It has its own unique archi …
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Changdeokgung Palace
2-1 Waryong-dong
Seoul, 11, South Korea
+82 2 762 0648
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Coex Aquarium

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Coex Aquarium has 500 species and 40,000 underwater life forms, all in about 2,500 tons of water. The display is div …
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159 Samgsung-dong
Seoul, 11, South Korea
+82 2 6002 6200
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Namdaemun (South Gate)

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This distinctive structure was once the main gate of Seoul during the Chosun Period (1392-1910). There used to be a …
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Namdaemun (South Gate)
Namchang-dong
Seoul, 11, Korea, South
+82 2 3707 9451
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Insa-dong

The Insa-dong art and antique district has dozens of art galleries and shops selling art supplies, antiques, and …More  
Shopping
Seoul, Korea
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Dongdaemun

Shopping mecca of Seoul. This place is bustling at all hours of the day, even late night. It is several blocks …More  
Shopping
Seoul, Korea
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Dongdaemun

Shopping mecca of Seoul. This place is bustling at all hours of the day, even late night. It is several blocks …More  
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Seoul, Korea
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Seoul Tower

Seoul Tower is a tower that sits a top a mountain towering over Seoul. The views are beatiful. You can see the …More  
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Seoul, Korea
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Namsangol Traditional Folk Village

In P'il-dong, just to the north of Namsan Park, the Seoul government recreated a small village that resembles …More  
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Seoul, Korea
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Namsan Park

Namsan (South Hill) once marked the southern edge of Seoul many generations ago. Nowadays, it stands in the center …More  
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Seoul, Korea
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Myeongdong Cathedral

This is the first brick-laid Gothic building ever built in Korea. It was begun in 1894 and completed 1898.
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Seoul, Korea
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Myeong-dong

Myeong-dong is Korea's trendiest shopping area, with over 300,000 square meters of shops selling clothes, …More  
Shopping
Seoul, Korea
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Han River Tour

A boat ride down the han river is relaxing.
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Seoul, Korea
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Namdaemun

Namdaemun is one of the 4 main gates of the old city wall. Completed in 1398, it underwent a major restoration …More  
Shopping
Seoul, Korea
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Namdaemun Market

Named for its nearby namesake of Namdaemun (Great South Gate) and located near the downtown area, one of Korea …More  
Shopping
Seoul, Korea
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Bongeun-sa Buddhist Temple

Just north of the COEX Center, Bongeun-sa offers a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle of crowded city life …More  
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Seoul, Korea
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Everland

(copied from Seoul Travel Guide) 310 Jeondae-Ri Pogok-Myun, Yeongin Seoul, 449-715 Nearest Train: Suwon …More  
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Notes
(copied from Seoul Travel Guide)
310 Jeondae-Ri
Pogok-Myun, Yeongin
Seoul, 449-715

Nearest Train: Suwon Station-Line 1 (National Railway)

Phone: 82 31 320 5000
Website

Recognized as the largest large-scale amusement park, Everland is located in the suburbs of Seoul. It is a comprehensive outdoor and indoor leisure facility comprising three theme parks: Festival World, Caribbean Bay, and Everland Speedway. Festival World offers various flower festivals with more than 40 different attractions in addition to a zoo. Caribbean Bay is a huge water park with both indoor and outdoor water facilities. Everland Speedway offers the best racing track in Korea. Everland provides a paradise-like environment for people of all ages.
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