Wednesday, June 27, 2007

On our honeymoon...to Jeju Island, South Korea

It's real exciting as i'll be travelling with my wife Shirlee to the Jeju Island for our honeymoon....Voyage! It's gonna to be an exciting moment as we share our joy together.

I thought of keeping this moment in my personal blog, to share with you where we travel...check back if you are interested!

Belows are the Itinerary...

SINGAPORE - INCHEON (Meals on Board)Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Incheon.

INCHEON - YONGIN - JEJU ISLAND (Seafood Steamboat Dinner)Upon arrival, proceed to Yongin Everland, a fun-filled theme park with thrilling rides and a galore of lively entertainment. For more excitement, go for rides like the Suspended Roller Coaster, Double-Loop and Cork-Screw Coaster. View the park's colourful blooms at the seasonal flower festivals. In the evening, transfer to the airport for a flight to Jeju Island. JEJU ISLAND (Abalone Porridge Breakfast/Korean BBQ Lunch/ Dinner) Today's sightseeing will start with Yongduam Rock, or Dragon Head Rock, an unusual lava formation that looks like a roaring dragon, raising from the sea into the sky. Next, visit Songsan Sunrise Peak, a stone peak great for watching sunrise. When you are on Magic Road, experience the strange phenomenon of going uphill when your vehicle's engine is turned off. Visit Jeju Folk Village, a folk and history museum with miniature displays of traditional villages. It is also the filming site of the Korean drama, 'Dae Jang Geum' for the scenes where Jang Geum spends her exile in Jeju learning medicine. Proceed to enjoy an exciting ATV ride and end the day with a visit to the Teddy Bear Museum.

JEJU ISLAND - DAEGU (Breakfast/BBQ Lunch/Dinner)Transfer to the airport for a flight to Daegu. Rejuvenate yourself at the Spa Valley and enjoy a fun-filled time at its water park. Enjoy soaking in hot spring water at the different kinds of bade pools, spa facilities and saunas. Experience the UK-ball Dome Jjimjilbang, which emits negative ions and provides good remedies for ailments like migraine and asthma as it relaxes your mind and body. Tonight, enjoy shopping at Jung Angro Street. Note Bring along your swimming gear and cap for Spa Valley.

DAEGU - MUJU RESORT (Breakfast/Mushroom Shabu Shabu Lunch/Bibimbap Dinner)Take a coach journey to Maisan Provincial Park, where its two mountain peaks resemble the ears of a horse. Continue your journey to Jeonju. Visit the Korean Traditional Wine Museum to learn more about the brewing techniques of Korea's traditional wine. Next, visit the Jeonju Traditional Craftworks Exhibition Hall to admire the beauty of traditional Korean crafts. You will learn about the art of mulberry paper, pottery, woodwork, embroidery and other traditional crafts.

MUJU RESORT - CHUNCHEON - SEOUL (Breakfast/Flower Bibimbap Lunch/Ginseng Chicken Dinner) This morning, experience a guided tour at Sangsoo Herb Land, Asia's largest herbs garden which features more than 1000 different varieties of herbs in a garden and in a glass house. Enjoy a special flower bibimbap lunch, which is a healthy food for beauty and well-being. After lunch, proceed to an educational tour at the Ginseng Farm. Take a coach to Chuncheon and enjoy a boat ride to Nami Island, the filming site of the popular Korean drama serial, 'Winter Sonata'. Relive the scenes from the show as you stroll down the romantic tree paths, view an exhibition featuring the drama highlights and visit the various filming locations. Proceed to Seoul and shop for the latest Korean fashion at Dongdaemun Market. Note The visit to Ginseng Farm may be replaced by a visit to a seasonal fruit farm.

SEOUL (Breakfast/Lunch/Hanjeonsik Dinner) Visit the majestic Changdukgung Palace, built in 1405 and designated as an UNESCO World Heritage site. After passing the Presidential Blue House, the Korean President's residence, stop at the Ginseng Monopoly Showroom and visit an amethyst factory. Thereafter, enjoy a kimchi-making session and you can take home the kimchi you have learnt to make. You can also take a souvenir photo of yourself dressed in a traditional Korean costume. In the afternoon, enjoy shopping at COEX Mall before you proceed to Lotte World, Korea's largest indoor theme park and the filming site of the Korean drama serial, 'Stairway to Heaven'. With your 'Big 5' ticket, you will get to enjoy cutting-edge rides, variety shows and more. Note During the period of closure for retrofitting, the visit to Lotte World will be replaced by a visit to Seoul Land with "Big 5" tickets.

SEOUL - INCHEON - SINGAPORE (Breakfast/Meals on Board) If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping at Myeongdong, which has long been the trendsetting centre of Korean fashion, or Insadong to experience traditional Korean culture before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Do check back...we are staying back for another 2 days to explore the Seoul city - a city full of history and fun! I'm sure we gonna to have some exciting findings!

To your best travel!

Thomas