Korea Trip Itinerary


DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK THE WHRDA KOREA TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELED AND POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. WE KNOW SO MANY OF YOU WERE LOOKING FORWARD TO IT, AND ONCE THE SITUATION IMPROVES WE LOOK FORWARD TO RETURNING TO OUR MARTIAL ART HOMELAND. WE WISH ALL OF YOU BEST OF HEALTH IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES, SO STAY STRONG, STAY CALM, BE VIGILANT, AND CARE FOR THOSE AROUND YOU.

Hwa Rang Do Global Online University


Cyberdojang - Online Instruction by Grandmaster Taejoon Lee


Kixco Martial Art Supplies


Live By The Sword


World Hwa Rang Do® Association
60th Anniversary Korea Trip
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The WHRDA has organized an amazing itinerary for you on this special trip!  We will be able to see some of the ancient Hwarang historical sites, visit other museums and significant locations, eat a wide selection of delicious food, and also tour the country soaking in the amazing beauty of the natural landscape as well as the dynamic modern life of Seoul! All of the main highlights are listed below, and if you wish to view a more detailed itinerary simply download the PDF at the end of the page. We can't wait to return to Korea, and look forward to seeing you join this unique experience!

Itinerary & Highlights

DATE LOCATIONS HIGHLIGHTS

Day 1

Thursday
7/30/2020

Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Amsterdam
London
Frankfurt
Rome
Group flights depart and start the journey to South Korea!

Day 2

Friday
7/31/2020

Incheon

Travel from origin locations to the gathering of Participants at Incheon Airport. 

Stay the evening at hotel so that people from all origin locations can gather and rest from travel.

Day 3

Saturday
8/1/2020

Pyeongchang
& Sokcho

Morning Travel to Pyeongchang, the region which was host to the 2018 winter Olympics as well as location of Odae Mountain where Dojoonim trained with Suahm Dosa.

Tour of the Odaesan Woljeongsa Temple
Tour of the Odaesan Yangmi-am Valley
Sightseeing at the Sokcho Central Market
Sightseeing at the Searaksan National Park

Day 4

Sunday
8/2/2020

Pyeongchang
to
Gyeongju

Morning travel to Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Hwarang's Silla kingdom!

Tour of the Bulguksa Temple, the most famous Hwarang temple in history
Tour of the Seokguram Buddhist Grotto

Day 5

Monday
8/3/2020

Gyeongju

Tours of Cheomseongdae, Daereungwon, & Cheonmagun, all special historical sites
Tour & lunch at the Seongdong Traditional Market
Tour of Hwa Rang Do Gyongju Kim Yushin's Tomb

Tour of the New Hwarang Gallery Pungryu Experience. Experience the spirit of the Korean Unification of the Three Kingdoms by looking into the cultural assets and artworks that has retained the spirit of the Hwarang which were the driving force in the Unification.

  1. Commemorative Photos with Traditional Clothing
  2. Story and Video Lecture
  3. Huayang Example – Tea Ceremony
  4. Martial Arts – Taekyun or Jukung
  5. Hwarang History Tour – Story of the Heroes, the driving force of the Unification

Tour of the Seoak Seowon Old House Concert in Moonlight
Tour of Donggung and Wolji Night View Tour – Shinri Moonlight Trekking

Day 6

Tuesday
8/4/2020

Ulsan
to
Busan

Travel to Ulsan

Tour of the Hwa Rang Do Petroglyph Museum
Tour of the Hwa Rang Do Ulsan Cheonjeonri Cornerstone (National Treasure No. 147)

Lunch & Travel to Busan

Tour of the Hwa Rang Do Baekyangsan Sunamsa Temple
Followed by a Traditional Korean Dinner

Day 7

Wednesday
8/5/2020

Busan

Tour of Taejongdae nature park, with Cruise Ship
Tour & Lunch at the Busan Fish Cake Center
Tour of Naples South Korea & the Gamcheon Cultural Village
Tour of the Busan International Market
Tour of the Busan Jagarchi Market

Special BBQ Buffet Dinner

Day 8

Thursday
8/6/2020

Nonsan
to
Buyeo
to
Yongin
to
Seoul

Travel to Nonsan, and tour of the Nonsan Baekje Military Museum

Travel to Buyeo, and tour of Buyeo Nakhwaam

Travel to Yongin, and tour of the Yongin Korean Folk Village followed by dinner at the village

Travel to Seoul and check into hotel

Day 9

Friday
8/7/2020

Seoul

All day at the Hotel Banquet Hall

10-12: WHRDA Seminar with Kuksanim
Lunch
13:30-15:00: WHRDA Seminar with Dojoonim

15:30-18:00: WHRDA Black Sash Exam

18:30-22:00: Black Sash Ceremony & Final Awards Banquet

Day 10

Saturday
8/8/2020

Seoul

Tour of Gyeongbokgung
Tour of the National Folk Museum
Tour of the Blue House Sarangchae
Tour of Insadong
Tour of Namsangol Hanok Village
Tour of Namsan Seoul Tower with Cable Car
Special Dinner at Namsan King Pork Cutlet
Tour of Dongdaemin Market at Night

Day 11

Sunday
8/9/2020

Seoul
to
Incheon

Check out of Hotel after Breakfast

Tour of Namdaemun Market Shopping

Travel to Incheon International Airport

Event ends, depart back home!

Special Notes from the Travel Agency:

  • The above schedule is subject to change depending on local conditions such as traffic and weather (Hotel may also change due to availability)
  • The hotel is based on two people per room, so there are additional fees (single room fee) when using a single room. (Single room fee applies even if the day of the event changes)
  • We are not responsible for any schedule cancellations or changes due to personal carelessness, illness, injury, death, loss or natural disasters.

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FULL & DETAILED ITINERARY BY CLICKING HERE!