Best of South Korea &
Luxury Highlights Taiwan

Depart from Los Angeles airport with Asiana Airlines on the Airbus380, the largest aircraft in the world. AV Travel Tour Leader is flying with the group.

Across The Pacific.

Arrive the capital Taipei. Begin our journey by heading towards Taichung to visit the famous Sun Moon Lake – the lake and its surrounding countryside have been designated one of thirteen National scenic areas in Taiwan. Wen Wu Temple was built after rising water levels from building a dam forced several smaller temples to be removed. We shall enjoy a boat ride on the lake. (L/D)

Return Taipei. Begin city tour with a visit Liberty Square is located in the heart of Taipei City and it is the attraction most visited by foreign tourists. Stop for photo-stop of Taipei 101, second tallest building in the world. Visit the National Palace Museum – originally established as the Palace Museum in Beijing’s Forbidden City on 10 October 1925, shortly after the expulsion last emperor of Qing Dynasty. The articles in the museum consisted of the valuables of the former Imperial family. Enjoy your good time at night market, Shilin Night market. (B/L)

Once you have finished your breakfast. Starting to visit Yehliu, a cape in Wanli, famous for its hoodoo stones, thin spires of rock formed by sedimentary stone. Many rock formations have creative names, including the most well-known “The Queen’s Head.”
Continue to visit Jiufen Town, is a small village on the mountains. It has been made famous largely due to its similarity to the village in Spirited Away, arguably Hayao Miyazaki’s most popular movie. Shifen Waterfall, is the most renowned cascading waterfall in Taiwan. Although not nearly the tallest the island has to offer, it’s is certainly the widest at an impressive 40 meters. Because of its horseshoe shape and powerful flow, it is nicknamed the Little Niagara of Taiwan. A photo-stop of Taipei 101, second tallest building in the world. Enjoy the taste of the farewell dinner at Din Tai Fung Restaurant. (B/L/D)

In the morning fly to Seoul, capital of the South Korea. Take a High Speed train (look like Bullet Train in Japan) to Busan. A maritime city with blue seas, Busan has more than 100 lighthouses. Lighthouses with unique shapes and fascinating stories are among the most popular tourist attractions. Aside from guiding ships safely into ports, these lighthouses also provide interesting sights for tourists, enhancing the attraction of tourist destinations. Enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery of the beautiful East Busan. (B/D)

Your journey start with a visit Yongdusan mountain is one of Busan’s three famous mountains. It was originally called Songhyeonsan mountain, which means a mountain with a view of the sea through the dense pine tree forest. Stop by to visit Jagalchi seafood market is the largest seafood market in Korea. The Busan Sea, encountered between sandy beaches and coastal roads, offers a special view of the ocean. Walk along the three major skywalks of Busan to enjoy the sky and ocean from high above.. Enjoy your time at Oryukdo Skywalk, opened in 2012. The Oryukdo Skywalk is located at the cliff at the end of the 35 m coast. The transparent glass floor is made of bulletproof glass to withstand heavy load. The emerald sea of Oryukdo Island, where the east sea meets the south sea, offers a magnificent view. Afternoon visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, nestled on a beautiful stretch of cliffy coastline in northeastern Busan, Haedong Yonggungsa dates back to as early as 1376 when it was founded by Naong Hyegeun (1320–1376), a royal consultant during the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) and a great Master who helped lay the foundation for Buddhism in the Joseon era. (B/L/D)

After concluding your gourmet breakfast, depart to visit Gyeongju is known as “the museum without walls” because of the vast number of cultural properties and archaeological sites of the city. The city’s name “Gyeongju” was established in around 935AD by King Taejo, meaning “Congratulatory district”. Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the bhumisparsha mudra position. With the surrounding portrayals of gods, Bodhisattvas and disciples, all realistically and delicately sculpted in high and low relief, it is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. The Temple of Bulguksa (built in 774) and the Seokguram Grotto form a religious architectural complex of exceptional significance. Continue to visit Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, formerly known as Anapji, is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla (57 BCE – 935 CE).
It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE. Return to Busan. (B/L/D)

Morning flight to Jeju. Enjoy your great time at Woljeongri Coffee street. Imagine taking a sip of coffee or tea while enjoying an amazing ocean view right in front of you. Visit the the Manjanggul Lava Tube, the Unesco World Natural Heritage, with the total of length about 7.4km. It is a lava tube that is partially multilayered. The main tunnel’s width is 18m and its height is 23m. It is one of the largest lava tubes in the world. There are many lava tubes in the world, but Manjanggul Lava Tube has a significant meaning in that it was formed thousands of years ago, and it is very well preserved. There are various cave formations in Lava Tunnel in Manjanggul Lava Tube, such as stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, lava tubes, lava shelves, and lava rafts. Enjoy the view of the Scenic Yongyeon Pond with Yongyeon Pavilion illuminated at night. (B/D)

Once you have finished your breakfast. Enjoy nature-themed fun and attractions at Eco Land Theme Park. Continue to visit Seongsan Ilchulbong, also called ‘Sunrise Peak’, is an archetypal tuff cone formed by hydro volcanic eruptions upon a shallow seabed about 5 thousand years ago. Surprise with the Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff is a volcanic rock formation at the southern coast of Jeju Island, South Korea. It is similar to the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Jusangjeolli Cliff was formed when the lava from Hallasan Mountain erupted into the sea of Jungmun. Afternoon come to visit Seongeup Folk Village. It is an old village that show us the homes for the people of Jeju in the past few hundred years. (B/L/D)

Morning depart to visit Jeju Haenyeo Museum. This museum pays homage to the women divers of Jeju. Continue to visit Yongduam Rock, popular oceanfront volcanic rock formation in the shape of a dragon’s head. Take the flight to Seoul. Enjoy your afternoon time at Gwangjang Market, is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in South Korea, with more than 5000 shops, is one of the best places to go for authentic Korean street food in Seoul. (B/D)

Kickstart your day with a lovely breakfast. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, is a royal palace, first constructed in 1394. It was the main and largest palace of the Five Grand palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. Visit Blue House, is the executive office and official residence of the President of the Republic Of Korea. The Blue House is in fact a complex of buildings, built largely in the traditional Korean architectural style with some modern elements. After lunch, take a walking tour around the area of Bukchon Hanok Village, the only place in Seoul where hundreds of traditional Korean houses, or hanoks, are clustered together. It is an important area for culture and the arts, with its number of museums, craft workshops and historic landmarks. Proceed to Myeongdong shopping street, the fashion trends start here in Korea, before transfer to the airport for flying to Los Angeles. (B/L)