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patrick_l_h23:22 UTC07 Sep 2010

Hi I am going to Busan, Gyeongju and Tong-yeong during Chuseok I will have 4 full days until I have to be back in Seoul, so I was wondering if anyone had any information on what to do in these places.

My Parents and older brother are going to be with me so I want to show them as much as possible in the 4 days.

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nate2313:45 UTC08 Sep 2010

In Tong-yeong there is a ferry terminal in the downtown area where you can depart for a visit to some of the small islands not far away. In the same downtown area is a replica of the famous "turtle" ship that Admiral Yi Sun-shin used to defeat Japanese invasion forces on many occasions.

thehelpfultraveler06:22 UTC09 Sep 2010

Busan

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?areaCode=6

Busan has some nice places to visit that are accessible from the subway. City bus tour also makes it easy to see local points of interest.

http://www.citytourbusan.com/cityworld/eng/01_info/info_01.jsp

Places to visit: PIFF Square, Taejeonngdae Resort Park, Jagalchi Market, and Busan Aquarium.

http://www.citytourbusan.com/cityworld/eng/01_info/info_01.jsp

Gyeongju

http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?areaCode=35,2

Here’s a nice daytrip for Gyeongju.

Cheonmachong Tomb( Tumuli Park ) - rediscovered ancient burial mounds where past royalty are buried.. Get an early start and begin your trip here.

Cheomseongdae Observatory - also located here. Continue on to the Gyeongju National Museum.

Gyeongju National Museum - exhibit of artifacts from the tombs. Learn about this important part of Korea’s history. Across the street you can take a short walk around Anapji Pond. From the museum, continue on to Bulgeoksa. Time for a break. Have lunch across the street at one of the many tourist restaurants.

Bulguksa Temple - most famous Buddhist temple in Korea. Several buildings to walk around. Working monastery. Continue on to Seokguram Grotto.

Seokguram Grotto(Mt. Tohamsan) - short hike to view a statue of Buddha housed in a cave on a mountain top. End trip here, returning to town for dinner.

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patrick_l_h23:22 UTC07 Sep 2010	Hi I am going to Busan, Gyeongju and Tong-yeong during Chuseok I will have 4 full days until I have to be back in Seoul, so I was wondering if anyone had any information on what to do in these places. My Parents and older brother are going to be with me so I want to show them as much as possible in the 4 days. Edited by: Patrick_L_H
nate2313:45 UTC08 Sep 2010	In Tong-yeong there is a ferry terminal in the downtown area where you can depart for a visit to some of the small islands not far away. In the same downtown area is a replica of the famous "turtle" ship that Admiral Yi Sun-shin used to defeat Japanese invasion forces on many occasions.	1
thehelpfultraveler06:22 UTC09 Sep 2010	Busan http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?areaCode=6 Busan has some nice places to visit that are accessible from the subway. City bus tour also makes it easy to see local points of interest. http://www.citytourbusan.com/cityworld/eng/01_info/info_01.jsp Places to visit: PIFF Square, Taejeonngdae Resort Park, Jagalchi Market, and Busan Aquarium. http://www.citytourbusan.com/cityworld/eng/01_info/info_01.jsp Gyeongju http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?areaCode=35,2 Here’s a nice daytrip for Gyeongju. Cheonmachong Tomb( Tumuli Park ) - rediscovered ancient burial mounds where past royalty are buried.. Get an early start and begin your trip here. Cheomseongdae Observatory - also located here. Continue on to the Gyeongju National Museum. Gyeongju National Museum - exhibit of artifacts from the tombs. Learn about this important part of Korea’s history. Across the street you can take a short walk around Anapji Pond. From the museum, continue on to Bulgeoksa. Time for a break. Have lunch across the street at one of the many tourist restaurants. Bulguksa Temple - most famous Buddhist temple in Korea. Several buildings to walk around. Working monastery. Continue on to Seokguram Grotto. Seokguram Grotto(Mt. Tohamsan) - short hike to view a statue of Buddha housed in a cave on a mountain top. End trip here, returning to town for dinner. Edited by: thehelpfultraveler	2