TAEKWONDO TOUR 07 Days

Meet your guide in the afternoon at the hostel for a pre-departure briefing before enjoying a Taekwondo Class. Afterward, enjoy a Korean barbeque for dinner and take a Cable Car to the top of Namsan Mountain to see Seoul at night. Hop on public transport to Hongdae for a night in the hip area or rest early for the next day.

Breakfast in the hotel. Visit Kukkiwon(Memorial Hall) also known as World Taekwondo Headquarters, and home of the World Taekwondo Academy, is the official taekwondo governing organization established by the South Korean government. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, which served as the main palace of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Korea's last dynasty. First constructed in 1395, later burned and abandoned for almost three centuries, and then reconstructed in 1867, it was the main and largest palace for the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. The name means Palace [Gung] "Greatly Blessed by Heaven'" (Gyeongbok. Stroll down Insadong Antique street which is Tilled shops tra restaurants with art galleries, traditional craft stores, antique bed houses and Check out Myeongdong area/ It covers 0.99 km with a population of 3,409 and is mostly a commercial area, being one of Seouts main shopping and tourism districts In 2011, 2012 and 2013, Myeong-dong was listed as the ninth most expensive shopping street in the world. Enjoy Namdaemun Market, the largest conventional market in the country, which boasts various merchandise including clothing. leather goods, shoes, accessories and gift items, etc. Visit Jump Performance- Back to the hotel.

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Suwon and visit Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO Heritage] designed to serve political and commercial as well as military functions and is a fine example of oriental fortresses. Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The fortress (constructed from 1794 to 1796) was built as show of the King's filial piety towards his father Jangheonseja and to build a new pioneer city with its own economic power The fortress wall stretches for a total 552 km and has a great variety of military facilities that's hard to find anywhere else. Enjoy Muye 24 Ki-traditional martial arts of Korea. Leave for Gyeongju which was served as the capital of Silla Kingdom(57BC-935AL The entire city of Gyeongju is a living history museum containing the remnants of Silla Kingdom as well as relics pertaining to Buddhism, the national religion at the tim Enjoy Temple stay program in Golgulsa Temple Dinner (Communal Buddhist Meal) - Baru Gongyang is a unique and special way eating in KoreanTemples. At this communal meal practice the meal is eaten in total silence, and not a single grain of rice is wasted. Ceremonial Service - Evening Yebul. Yebul is a Ceremonial Service to praise Budda. This solemn ceremonial service is held 3 times a day; in the morning, midday and evening helping to clear one's mind. Sunmudo Training (90 minutes). Seonyudo is composed of two kinds of training.O is still training Zen-Yoga, Zen-qigong, etc. And the other is active training: 4, Gymnastics, Zen-martial arts, etc. There is usually still training in the morning a active training in the evening.
Accommodation In Golgulsa Temple.

Continue the Temple stay program Wake up Morning chanting- Morning Yebul Sitting Meditation & Walking Meditation Breakfast (Communal Buddhist Meal Service) Seonmudo Training (90 minutes) .Devotional Ceremony (108 Bows to the Buddha & Sitting Meditation). Making 108 bows to the Buddha can be a strenuous liberation experience. During this Zen practice, weac knowledge mistakes and refresh our resolve to live truly. Sunmudo demonstration Lunch(Communal Buddhist Meal Service) End of temple stay program Visit two magnificent temples both of which are enlisted to World Cultural Heritage List by UNESCO Seokguram Grotto; one of Asia's finest Buddhist shrines surrounded by Bodhisattva, disciples, devasand guardian king: Bulguksa Temple, an architectural masterpiece built during the glorious period of Silla Kingdom Visit Daereung won Tumuli Park; a collection of royal Silla tombs, and Anapji Pond in the evening where the Silla royal family relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Hotel check in and rest.

Transfer to Muju that is known for its Muju Firefly Festival and is considered the most popular tourism area. Visit Taekwondowon Park. The Taekwondo Park in Muju, whose ground-breaking ceremony took place on Sept. 4, 2009, houses the World Taekwondo Academy.a global taekwondo education and research center designated by the World Taekwondo Federation. Participate in a 2 days night Taekwondo Training Camp Program(To be advised). If not possible due to the local circumstances, visit Taekwondo park and Taekwondotraining in Seoul Accommodation: Muju Taekwondow Training Center.

Continue the morning Taekwondo Training Camp Program. Lunch. Transfer to Seoul. Visit Dongdaemun Market for your last shopping. Dongdaemun is a large commercial district comprising traditional markets and shopping centers in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The market sells all types of goods but notably silks and fabric, clothes, shoes and leather goods, sporting goods, plumbing and electronics, office supplies, fortune tellers, toys and food areas specializing in Korean cuisine. It also has many pet shops. Hotel check in and rest