15 Days Beijing, Korean Beauty, and Japan

Welcome to China! After completing border and customs formalities, an assistant will be waiting for you to provide essential information and accompany you on the transfer from the airport to the hotel. Enjoy some free time upon arrival.

06:30 p.m. - We'll meet our guide and fellow travelers in the hotel reception area. Then, we'll set out to explore the city. We'll take a transfer to Wangfujing Street, a lively pedestrian and commercial area filled with shops and restaurants. Dinner will be included, followed by a return to the hotel.

Beijing: 37ºC - 37ºC, clear sky

07:30 a.m. - An exciting day awaits us as we explore the highlights of China's capital. We'll enjoy a full-day guided tour, starting with a walk through the immense Tiananmen Square, one of the largest squares in the world.

Next, we'll visit the majestic Forbidden City, the most impressive architectural complex in China, where 24 emperors ruled for nearly 500 years. We'll also visit Jingshan Park, home to Coal Hill, one of Beijing's best-preserved imperial gardens. Climbing to the top of the hill, we'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Forbidden City — weather permitting.

Lunch will be included.

In the afternoon, we'll experience local life with a tricycle ride through the traditional Hutong neighborhoods, where we can observe daily life, visit charming shops, and step inside a Siheyuan, a traditional courtyard house.

We'll then conclude our tour with a visit to the stunning Summer Palace, the former imperial retreat of the Qing Dynasty, renowned for its exquisite gardens and tranquil lakes.

06:30 p.m. - Tour ends. You may return to the hotel by bus or choose to stay in the city center (in which case, the return to the hotel will be at your own expense. We recommend carrying the hotel's address written in Chinese to show the taxi driver).

Note: Due to heritage conservation measures and enhanced visitor safety, the governing body of the Forbidden City has temporarily reduced daily visitor capacity. As a result, we cannot guarantee access to this site. If the visit is not possible, it will be replaced with a tour of the Confucius Temple and the Lama Temple, both iconic landmarks in Chinese history and culture.

Beijing: 37ºC - 37ºC, clear sky

Scenery: Expansive urban landscapes as we leave Beijing, followed by lush green mountains surrounding the Great Wall.

Note: Due to the high number of visitors at the Great Wall, it may be advisable to walk part of the way to avoid delays on the funicular ascent.

07:30 a.m. - Departure from Beijing. Today, we'll embark on an unforgettable excursion to the Great Wall.
09:30 a.m. - Great Wall of China (Mutianyu section). We'll arrive at this awe-inspiring architectural marvel, whose history spans over 2,000 years. Our visit includes a cable car ride up and down to one of the most scenic sections of the wall. You'll have free time to explore, enjoy the commercial area, visit the Exhibition Center, and have lunch at your leisure.

Later, we'll visit the Temple of Heaven, one of China's most important sacred complexes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

To unwind after an exciting day, we'll take part in a relaxing Tai Chi class and enjoy a soothing foot massage.

We'll bid farewell to Beijing with a traditional Peking duck dinner (included).

09:00 p.m. - Return to the hotel.

Beijing: 37ºC - 37ºC, clear sky

05:30 p.m. - In the late afternoon, we will begin our introduction to this fascinating country. With our guide, we will head to City Hall to see this tsunami-shaped building. We will also see Deoksugung Palace, located across from City Hall, beautifully illuminated at night, allowing us to appreciate the contrast between tradition and modernity in Korea. Afterwards, we will walk to the Myeongdong district, the largest shopping and entertainment area in Korea; its name means "bright tunnel." Dinner included at a local restaurant. Return by Seoul's modern subway (ticket included).

08:30 p.m. - Return to the hotel with the guide.

Beijing: 37ºC - 37ºC, clear sky - Seoul: 35ºC - 35ºC, broken clouds

08:30 a.m. - Today we include an extensive sightseeing tour of approximately five hours in Seoul. We will visit Changdeokgung Palace (entrance included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a palace complex set within a large park. Afterwards, we will stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, a traditional historic neighborhood of small, well-preserved houses.

We will then visit the War Memorial of Korea (entrance included), an impressive museum that illustrates the conflicts experienced by Korea throughout its history, especially the Korean War, in which soldiers from many countries participated under the United Nations.

12:00 p.m. - We continue to the Gangnam District, one of the busiest and most vibrant areas of the city, home to numerous shopping malls and entertainment venues.

01:00 p.m. - Lunch included at a local restaurant.

To conclude the day, we stop at Lotte World Tower, an impressive 550-meter-tall building, where you will have free time to go up to the tower (admission not included) or to stroll through its park or luxury shopping centers.

04:30 p.m. - Return to the hotel and free time.

Important note regarding Bukchon Hanok Village: Due to regulations established to protect the residential environment, our vehicle may only park in designated areas, and we will complete an approximate 900-meter walk to reach this historic neighborhood. For operational reasons, this visit may be replaced by Namsangol Hanok Village, also featuring traditional Korean architecture, ensuring the cultural content of the itinerary is maintained.

Seoul: 35ºC - 35ºC, broken clouds

Scenery: Pleasant landscapes, rolling hills, and extensive cultivated areas.

08:30 a.m. - Departure from the hotel.

09:00 a.m. - Gyeongbokgung Palace (entrance included). Arrival at this impressive palace with over 600 years of history, where we will attend the Changing of the Guard ceremony, if it is taking place.

10:30 a.m. - Departure from Seoul heading south toward South Korea.

11:30 a.m. - Suwon. Arrival in the former capital of Korea, known for its impressive UNESCO World Heritage-listed fortress walls. We will visit the walls and their fortifications, as well as the Hwaseong Haenggung Summer Palace (entrance included), notable for its traditional architecture. Lunch included at a local restaurant.

01:40 p.m. - Departure from Suwon.

04:00 p.m. - Jeonju. Arrival. With our guide, we will explore its fascinating historic center (Hanok Village), with its traditional houses, local shops, and art galleries. After the walk, free time.

Seoul: 35ºC - 35ºC, broken clouds - Suwon: 33ºC - 33ºC, broken clouds - Jeonju: 30ºC - 30ºC, overcast clouds

Scenery: We travel through high mountains, enjoying especially beautiful landscapes in the Haeinsa area within the National Park.

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for the walk to the entrance of Haeinsa Temple.

08:00 a.m. - Jeonju. Departure.

08:40 a.m. - Sunchang Gochujang Village. Arrival. This traditional village is located at the foot of Amisan Mountain. With its hanok houses and courtyards filled with large earthenware jars known as hang-a-ri, it is home to expert gochujang (Korean chili paste) artisans who use traditional methods. We will enjoy a hands-on experience learning how this traditional sauce is prepared.

09:40 a.m. - Sunchang Gochujang Village. Departure.

10:00 a.m. - Damyang. Arrival. Visit to the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest (entrance included), whose paths are considered among the most beautiful in the country — ideal for peaceful walks and enjoying the cool breeze. We will find all kinds of bamboo-crafted products, and visit places such as the Bamboo Museum (entrance included), where this plant is studied and revered.

Lunch included, featuring the local specialty of rice cooked and served inside a bamboo stalk.

12:30 p.m. - Damyang. Departure.

02:35 p.m. - Haeinsa Temple (entrance included). Amid impressive forest-covered mountain landscapes, we arrive at Haeinsa, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Korea and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 802, it houses the Tripitaka Koreana, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts, carved onto 80,000 wooden printing blocks.

04:20 p.m. - Haeinsa. Departure.

07:00 p.m. - Busan. Arrival in Korea's second-largest city, known for its vibrant atmosphere. Overnight stay.

Jeonju: 30ºC - 30ºC, overcast clouds - Damyang: 30ºC - 30ºC, broken clouds - Haeinsa - Busan: 28ºC - 28ºC, clear sky

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for the walk to the entrance of Haedong Yonggungsa Temple and for strolling through Gamcheon Cultural Village.

08:30 a.m. - Departure from Busan.

09:15 a.m. - Arrival at Haedong Yonggungsa. Visit of this 14th-century Buddhist temple located on the coastal cliffs of Busan. Along the main access path to the temple, there is a row of stone statues representing the twelve figures of the Chinese zodiac, which, according to Eastern philosophy, are considered guardian deities.

10:15 a.m. - Departure from Haedong Yonggungsa.

11:15 a.m. - Arrival in Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea, and city tour. We will visit the United Nations Memorial Cemetery (entrance included), where people from many different countries are buried. We will then head to the largest fish market in the country, located next to Nampo Port. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we walk to Yongdusan Park, home to its impressive 120-meter pagoda.

02:30 p.m. - Departure to Songdo Beach, which features the country's first maritime cable car (included, subject to weather conditions), offering spectacular views of the bay. We then continue to one of Busan's most picturesque neighborhoods, Gamcheon Cultural Village, filled with brightly colored buildings, labyrinth-like alleyways, art galleries, pottery workshops, and charming cafés.

06:45 p.m. - Departure from Gamcheon Cultural Village. Return to Busan.

07:15 p.m. - Arrival at the hotel in Busan. Overnight stay.

Busan: 28ºC - 28ºC, clear sky

Scenery: We travel through beautiful forest landscapes.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Busan.

10:00 a.m. - Arrival at Seokguram. Visit to this Buddhist Grotto (admission included), an artificial cave carved into the rock in the 8th century and located on the slopes of Mount Tohamsan. It houses a monumental stone statue of Buddha facing the sea.

11:00 a.m. - Departure from Seokguram.

11:30 a.m. - Arrival at Bulguksa Temple (entrance included). Visit to this temple, considered one of the most beautiful in the country and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The temple houses seven National Treasures of Korea and is a masterpiece from the height of Buddhism during the ancient Silla Kingdom.

12:15 p.m. - Departure from Bulguksa Temple.

01:00 p.m. - Arrival in Gyeongju. Visit to this coastal city, the former capital of the Silla Kingdom, which lasted longer than any other dynasty in Korean history, for a total of 992 years under the rule of 56 kings. We will have the opportunity to photograph the beautiful wooden Woljeonggyo Bridge along the Namcheon River. Lunch included. We then continue to Tumuli Park, where the tombs of the kings of the ancient Silla Kingdom, more than 1,500 years old, are located. We will visit one of these tombs (entrance included). Walking, we will reach Cheomseongdae Astronomical Observatory, the oldest in East Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

04:00 p.m. - Departure from Gyeongju.

05:30 p.m. - Arrival in Daegu, the fourth-largest city in Korea. Before heading to the hotel, we will visit Dongsan Cheongna Hill, a historic site where Christian missionaries once lived, and Dongseong-ro Shopping Street, the city's liveliest area, with fashion shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as the Yangnyeongsi Museum of Traditional Medicine (entrance included), famous for its history of medicinal herbs in Eastern medicine.

08:00 p.m. - Approximate arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.

Busan: 28ºC - 28ºC, clear sky - Seokguram - Bulguksa - Gyeongju: 29ºC - 29ºC, clear sky - Daegu: 32ºC - 32ºC, scattered clouds

Scenery: We travel through beautiful forests, valleys, and fields of rice and ginseng.

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Daegu.

09:30 a.m. - Arrival in Andong. We will visit the traditional village of Hahoe Village (admission included), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located on the outskirts of the city. Free time to stroll through the streets of this rural village that seems frozen in time. We will also visit the excellent World Mask Museum, featuring masks used for dances, medical practices, religious ceremonies, and theatrical performances. Lunch included at a local restaurant.

01:30 p.m. - Departure from Hahoe Village (Andong).

01:45 p.m. - Arrival at Byeongsan Seowon, a Confucian academy founded in the 16th century. We visit this site, located beside a river in an idyllic setting full of peace and tranquility.

02:30 p.m. - Departure from Byeongsan Seowon.

06:30 p.m. - Arrival in Seoul in the late afternoon. Overnight stay.

Note: The order of visits may be modified without affecting the planned content of the itinerary.

Daegu: 32ºC - 32ºC, scattered clouds - Andong: 30ºC - 30ºC, overcast clouds - Hahoe - Seoul: 35ºC - 35ºC, broken clouds

After breakfast, we'll provide a transfer to the airport for your flight to Tokyo (included).

Welcome to Japan! After completing border procedures, an assistant will be waiting for you. You'll then be transferred by shared shuttle bus to the hotel. Free time.

Seoul: 35ºC - 35ºC, broken clouds - Tokyo: 30ºC - 32ºC, broken clouds

In the morning, we'll take a long guided tour — about seven hours — through this simply stunning city! Its vibrant energy and cutting-edge neighborhoods coexist with areas full of peace and tranquility.

We'll make a short stop at Zojoji Temple to capture the most beautiful view of the Tokyo Tower. You'll notice hundreds upon hundreds of Jizo statues, stone-carved deities considered guardians of children, adorned with knitted hats, bibs, and pinwheels.

Next, we'll head to the famous Shibuya Crossing, which we will see from the bus. It is known as the busiest intersection in the world. Then we'll visit Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife.

Then we'll head to Tokyo Skytree (admission included up to Tembo Deck at 350 meters high), Japan's tallest structure, where we'll enjoy an unmatched panoramic view of the city.

We'll end our visit in Asakusa, where we'll explore Sensoji Temple and the famous Nakamise Street. Afterwards, we'll return to the hotel passing by Akihabara district, the "Electric City," known as the center of Japanese manga and anime culture; and the Ginza district.

6:30 p.m. - We'll meet our guide in the hotel lobby and take the subway (tickets included) to the Shinjuku area. From there, we'll enjoy a walk through this lively district before heading to a local restaurant for dinner (included). We'll return to the hotel by subway, accompanied by our guide.

Note: The order of the visits may vary depending on the admission time for Tokyo Skytree. In case of bad weather or other exceptional circumstances, access to Tokyo Skytree may be limited. In that case, an alternative visit to another iconic city viewpoint will be offered.

Tokyo: 30ºC - 32ºC, broken clouds

07:00 a.m. - Departure from the hotel. We'll transfer to Tokyo Station to board a high-speed bullet train. The journey will take approximately two hours and fifteen minutes.

Note: You'll be accompanied to the station, but during the train journey, a guide will not travel with you if the group for this section of the trip has fewer than 15 people. Upon your arrival at Kyoto Station, our guide will be waiting to continue the tour.

10:30 a.m. - Kyoto. We'll meet our main guide and begin exploring this historic city, which served as Japan's capital from 794 to 1868 and hosted the Imperial Court. Remarkably, Kyoto was the only major Japanese city spared from bombing during World War II, allowing it to preserve its extraordinary artistic and cultural heritage. Kyoto is also known as the site where the 1997 Kyoto Protocol was signed, a treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Our tour will cover some of Kyoto's most iconic landmarks, including the Kinkakuji Temple — commonly known as the "Golden Pavilion" — surrounded by its stunning gardens and the Imperial Palace. Free time for lunch. Afterwards, visit the breathtaking Shinto Shrine of Fushimi Inari. Transfer to Gion will be included. This lively, traditional district is renowned for its Geisha culture and offers a glimpse into Kyoto's historic charm. Enjoy free time to explore. The return to the hotel will not be accompanied; we recommend taking a taxi, and the guide will provide instructions on how to do so.

Tokyo: 30ºC - 32ºC, broken clouds - Kyoto: 32ºC - 34ºC, clear sky

08:00 a.m. - Departure from Kyoto.

09:00 a.m. - Nara. Our visit will take us to Todaiji Temple, a spectacular Buddhist site built in 752. The temple houses a giant Buddha statue and is surrounded by a serene park where you can interact with the friendly deer that roam freely. This will be your chance to take photos and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this historic area.

10:30 a.m. - Departure from Todaiji Temple.

11:15 a.m. - Horyuji Buddhist Temple. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a glimpse into Japan's ancient spiritual heritage. Here, you can explore its seminary, monasteries, and temples, including the iconic main pagoda, one of the world's oldest wooden buildings and the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan. Horyuji remains an important place of worship and historical significance.

12:45 p.m. - Departure from Horyuji. Lunch will be included at a local restaurant before we continue to Osaka.

02:30 p.m. - Osaka. Arrival in Japan's second-largest city, known for its modern skyline and vibrant culture. After check-in, you'll have free time to explore.

In the evening, we'll visit Dotonbori, a bustling and colorful district famous for its lively nightlife, neon signs, and excellent dining options. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Kyoto: 32ºC - 34ºC, clear sky - Nara: 34ºC - 34ºC, clear sky - Osaka: 32ºC - 34ºC, clear sky

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