Morning 3-Hour Intro to Seoul Tour (Palace, Temple & More)

* Itinerary: Hotel Pick up (downtown area only) - Jogyesa Buddhist Temple - Changing of the Guard Ceremony - Gyeongbok Palace - Cheongwadae Sarangchae - Ginseng Center - Drop off at Myeongdong or City Hall area. Begin your tour from the hotel in Seoul downtown area between 8:00AM and 9:00AM. Stop first at the Jogyesa buddhist temple. Notice the locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, a truly beautiful sight. Gaze in wonder at the Daeungjeon and the main temple building which are about 500 years old. Continue on to the Gyeongbok palace where you'll first observe the changing of the guard ceremony. Then, explore Gyeongbok Palace, built in 1395 and is arguably the most beautiful palace in Korea and remains the grandest of all the five main palaces in Seoul. Next visit Cheongwadae, the presidential blue house, known for its beautiful, blue tiles. These tiles and the smooth roof are in beautiful harmony with Mount Bugaksan behind it. Discover how the blue house with its blue tiles and the smooth curve of the roof represents the beauty of Korea. Here you'll have the chance to visit Cheongwadae Sarangchae, a history center that gives visitors a chance to follow in the footsteps of the presidents of Korea and learn about the fascinating history of Seoul before the tour ends at around 12:30pm.