Cherry Blossoms Season in Korea
Best of South Korea &
Luxury Highlights Taiwan
Taipei – Sun Moon Lake – Yehliu – Jiufen Town
Busan – Jeju – Nami Island – Seoul
Tour: 01 Apr – 12 Apr 2025
From: $4,695 + Tax
Inclusive of international airfares from LAX
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Cherry blossom season in South Korea typically occurs from late March to mid-April. You see the world through rose-tinted glasses from late March to mid-April, each year in South Korea. In Korea, it’s called the beot-kkot season although people also use the borrowed Japanese word sakura.
Capital Seoul is the principal tourist destination for visitors; popular tourist destinations outside of Seoul include the major coastal city of Busan, the Seorak-san national park, the historic city of Gyeongju and subtropical Jeju Island.
Modern Taiwanese culture blends Chinese, Austronesia, Japanese and Western influences. The capital of Taiwan, Taipei is a metropolitan city known for its skyscrapers, shopping streets, night markets and contemporary buildings.
Depart from Los Angeles airport in the evening.
Fly across the Pacific.
Arrive the capital Taipei early morning. 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 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 enjoy your delicious breakfast at the hotel. Take the 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. Depart 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. (B/D)
Once you have finished your gourmet breakfast. Depart to Nami island, is a half-moon-shaped isle. If you have heard or seen the famous Korean drama “Winter Sonata”, you’ll already be familiar with this romantic island. One of the most special characteristics about this beautiful island is that it showcases a different, yet equally amazing, scenic experience each season, making it the perfect day trip from Seoul, any time of the year. When the cherry blossoms flourish in South Korea, Nami island becomes a heaven for cherry blossom fanatics. In front of the Water Stages Swimming Pool, the Cherry Tree Lane transforms into ravishing pink. Each year, the flowers bloom typically sometime around March and April and last just a few weeks. Don’t think the fun ends here. Enjoy the Jeongdong Theater Korea Traditional Performance show, is a special treat as it is one of the best traditional Korean art performance centers that have been highly praised. The dynamic modern recreations of the highlights of Korea’s traditional art in dancing, instruments, folk music and songs. (B/L/D)
Kickstart your day with a lovely breakfast. Your tour guide will lead through Freedom road to Imjingak, the park has many statues and monuments. Imjingak is where the “Bridge of Freedom” lies. It does actually cross the Imjin River; it is a former railroad bridge which was used by repatriated POWs/soldiers returning from the north. See the the Odusan Unification Observatory just north of Seoul. The observatory is located on a hill that is strategically perched overlooking the confluence of both the Imjim and Han Rivers that creates the border with North Korea. 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. Enjoy your time & take a lot of pictures with wearing Hanbok, the traditional clothing of the Korean people. Visit the 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)