Cultural & Language Immersion Experience: Seoul to Beijing
Fifteen days from Seoul to Beijing, taking in Gyeongbokgung Palace, the DMZ, Busan, Shanghai, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall.
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Day 1: Departure
- Depart to Seoul, South Korea
Day 2: Arrival in Seoul
- Arrival at ICN Airport
- Meet your local tour guide and Landmark Tour Director
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 3: Seoul
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Gwangjang Market
- See the Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun
- Wear a traditional Korean hanbok
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Visit Bukchon Hanok Village
- Visit the National Folk Museum of Korea
- Explore Insadong
- Lunch included
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 4: The DMZ
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full-day tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone
- Visit Imjingak Park
- Walk to Freedom Bridge
- Visit the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel
- Visit the DMZ Exhibition Hall
- View North Korea from Dora Observatory
- Lunch included
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 5: Travel to Busan
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Travel to Busan
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 6: Busan
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Gamcheon Culture Village
- Visit Jagalchi Fish Market
- Ride the Songdo Cable Car
- Walk the Songdo Yonggung Suspension Bridge
- Lunch included
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 7: Busan Coast
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Haeundae Beach
- Visit APEC Naru Park
- Visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
- Ride the Sky Capsule
- Lunch included
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 8: Travel to Shanghai
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Travel to Shanghai
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 9: Shanghai
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Yuyuan Garden
- Visit the Bund
- Visit Shanghai Tower, including the 118th floor observation deck
- Walking tour of the former French Concession
- Lunch included
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 10: Zhujiajiao Water Town
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Zhujiajiao Water Town
- Lunch included
- Evening cruise on the Huangpu River
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 11: Travel to Beijing
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Travel to Beijing
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 12: Beijing
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Visit the Forbidden City
- Visit Jingshan Park
- Lunch included
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 13: The Great Wall
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, with a chairlift up and a toboggan ride down
- Visit the Temple of Heaven
- Lunch included
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 14: Summer Palace & the Hutongs
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit the Summer Palace and the Garden of Virtue and Harmony
- Visit a hutong family in a traditional courtyard
- Practice Chinese brush calligraphy
- Play with a Chinese yo-yo
- Try sugar painting
- Lunch included
- Return to Hotel Accommodations
Day 15: Return Home
- Depart for Home
Explore the Seoul to Beijing Itinerary
Embark on an unforgettable fifteen-day journey from Seoul to Beijing! This itinerary pairs South Korea and China in a single trip, taking students from the palaces and markets of Seoul to the Korean Demilitarized Zone, down the coast to Busan, and on to Shanghai and Beijing. Along the way they walk the Great Wall, stand in Tiananmen Square, and explore the Forbidden City.
This is a cultural and language immersion experience as much as a sightseeing trip. Students wear a traditional Korean hanbok, practice Chinese brush calligraphy, and spend time with a family in a Beijing hutong. A local guide and a Landmark Tour Director travel with the group from start to finish, adding context at every stop. Landmark Educational Tours coordinates every detail, from international flights to on-the-ground logistics, so educators can focus on the learning.
Why Choose This Trip?
- Two Countries, One Trip: Seoul, Busan, Shanghai, and Beijing across fifteen days.
- Language in Practice: A local guide and a Landmark Tour Director travel with the group throughout.
- Living History: Gyeongbokgung Palace, the DMZ, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall.
- Hands-On Culture: Wear a hanbok, practice calligraphy, and visit a hutong family.
Note: This is a SAMPLE itinerary provided for inspiration only. (Unless you love it!) Every trip we offer is fully customizable, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to your school’s educational goals. Full itinerary is subject to availability.
Plan Your Custom Trip TodayTrip Inclusions: Tailored Just for You
Work with our expert team of Landmark Travel Consultants to design a trip that fits your group’s unique needs! Our packages start fully customizable and typically include:
- Private Group Tour: Personalized experiences for your group only.
- Custom Itinerary: Built around your educational goals and preferences.
- Transportation: Safe, reliable, and comfortable travel.
- Hotel Accommodations: Convenient and student-friendly lodging.
- Attractions: Access to top-rated sites and experiences.
- Meals: Meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Tour Director: A Landmark Tour Director and a local guide throughout.
- Taxes & Gratuities: Taken care of for your convenience.
- & More!
You have the flexibility to include or exclude specific services based on your group’s preferences. While we recommend the value of an all-inclusive travel experience, the final decision is yours!
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