Gwanghwamun Tour l 120 minutes to Understand Local Korean Society
About This Experience
Let’s stroll the Gwanghwamun area, the city center over 600 years.
History majored guide June will visit traditional & modern local spots - Gwanghwamun Square, charming Samchungdong street and alleyways, traditional Bukchon Hanok village, and even Collage of North Korean Studies.
At the each stop, I will show hidden histories those shaped modern Korean society & people.
What are the main agendas for Korean and why?
What’s our opinions about North Korea, Japan, America?
What does Koreans value the most?
I will connect dots from history to everyday life cultures like Korean’s age hierarchy, thriving coffee culture, Korean Spa culture and more.
Just in 2 hours, you will understand Korean people and general society.
Contents are very easy to understand and walk is easy. This will be a perfect way to deepen your insights about South Korea.
Tour Itinerary
15 min
It's the city center of Seoul. Main place of Korea over 600 years. Look at histories of Joseon kingdom and understand Korean society.
15 min
View how US influenced Korea from establishment to now. Learn how Koreans think about them.
15 min
Retro style street of shops & restaurants. Take a glimpse of histories about modern development & side effects. Understand Korean working cultures.
25 min
Old traditional house village. Listen to stories about tensions between development & preservation.
20 min
The only collage specialized only for North Korea. Take a look at relationship against North Korean and how we think about it.
What's Included
Included
- Heat packs (Winter season)
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
We are meeting at "Gwanghwamun station exit 9"
Traveler Reviews
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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