On-going Tours

Asan Hot Springs

Winter
Asan City • 3 hr Drive

Bring your swimsuit to this major hot springs water park with both indoor and outdoor facilities. Soak in a weak alkali hot spring containing more than 20 kinds of healthy ingredients good for the body, mind and spirit. The largest health facility in Korea, Asan Hot Springs has herb clinic, a large-sized bathroom and swimming pool accommodating up to 3,000 at a time. The outdoor hot spring pool offers swimming even in cold weather with 7 hydrotherapy procedures including full-body massage. Other pools include the family pool, jasmine and cavern pools, and yellow mud sauna.

Bamboo Market & Paegyang-Sa Temple

Year Round
2 hr Drive

Shop this little village of handmade bamboo products including fans, fine-toothed grooming combs, bamboo blinds, and more at Korea’s only marketplace dealing exclusively with bamboo products.

Paegyang-Sa Temple is one of the most famous temples in Korea. It was originally built by Buddhist priest Yohan in 632, during the reign of King Mu of the Paekjae Kingdon. The eight-story stone pagoda is in the backyard of the main hall and is said to contain the Sarira of the historical Buddha “Sockyamoni.”

COEX Aquarium

Year Round
Seoul • 3.5 hrs Drive

See over 40,000 tropical fish and cute otters swim above you in the ceiling. Walk under 2,000 tons of seawater or listen “Lectures at Sea.”

Several exhibitions in the main hall cover themes about the beach, seas, oceans, mangroves, caves, and more.

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Deacheon Beach

Summer
Deacheon Beach • 1.5 hrs Drive

The greatest recreation area along the west coast, you can rent kayaks, floatables and shady beach umbrellas.

Stroll an endless white sand beach and swim in clear blue sea lined with a shady pine forest and dotted with islands on the horizon.

DMZ Tour

Year Round
5 Hrs Drive

Sign up early as this tour fills up fast!Korea is the only divided country in the world.

One of the last relics of the Cold War, the DMZ, attracts a great deal of public interest. Korea DMZ tourist sites were created to quench peoples’ curiosity on this unique area where tension and peace coincide. Bring your passports and snacks for the long bus ride. Appropriate dress required. See CAC Tours staff for details.

Everland

Year Round
Yongin City • 3 hrs Drive

Everland is the fifth most popular theme park in the world, beating out Epcot, Disney MGM and Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Everland sprawls across 3,700 acres and consists of three theme parks: Festival World, Caribbean Bay and the Speedway. Festival World has 40 theme attractions as well as a zoo, plus seasonal festivals. Caribbean Bay has both indoor and outdoor water facilities, and Speedway offers racing courses. There is a mix of Korean, Chinese and American cuisine.

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Ginseng Factory

Chinan • 1.5 hr Drive

A well-known medical book of the Chinese “Yang” Dynasty says that the best quality Ginseng is found in Korea. A specialty of Korea known worldwide for its elixir-like power, Ginseng is interestingly difficult to cultivate. Not only does it grow extremely slowly, but it also requires that a field be left alone for 15 years between harvesting and replanting.

Hi1 Resort

Hotel,
Restaurant & Bar, Casino
with Black Jack, Baccarat, Roulette, Big Wheel, Tai-sai, Caribbean Poker and Slot Machines.

Outdoors there's a Theme Park, Golf, Ski & Snowboard, Summer Ski, Alpine Coaster, Tubby Sled,
and Hot Spring spa.

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Iksan Jewelry And Precious Metals Center

November
Iksan • 1 Hr Drive

“Welcome to the City of Jewels” where you can see almost every kind of jewel that exists in the world and buy jewelry at lower prices than usual. Even if your wallet is not thick, there is a wide variety of goods ranging from US$40 trinkets to US$25,000 rings from over 900 artisans processing jewels at 80 companies.

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Independence Hall Complex

Year Round
Cheonan 2.5 hr Drive

The Independence Hall of Korea is a place dedicated to display Korean history from past to present, focusing on the independence movements of the Japanese colonial period. This Independence Hall encompasses the full range of Korean history to offer better understanding on the Korean cultural heritage and to enrich knowledge, patriotism, and sheer enjoyment of Korean people. Devoted to collect, preserve, exhibit, study and research the materials and resources about Korean history, visitors would learn the wisdom of Korean ancestors in overcoming a national crisis while reminding Koreans of their national consciousness.

Insadong Antique Market

Year Round
Seoul • 3.5 Hrs Travel Time

Experience the traditional culture of Korea in the heart of Seoul. Visit over 70 art galleries, traditional craft stores, antique art dealers, traditional tea houses and restaurants. Shop a variety of small shops with ceramics, paper craft, calligraphy, wooden boxes and antique furniture. Over forty percent of the nation’s antique stores are in Insadong. The most popular is the ceramic earthenware of the Unified Silla Era to white pottery of the Joseon Era. The prices range from 10,000 won to hundreds of millions.

It’aewon Shopping

Year Round
Seoul • 3.5 Hrs Travel Time

The largest wholesale market in Korea is a shopper’s paradise with more than 1500 small shops in a 10 acre area. Merchants offer custom-made suits, silk dresses, jogging suits, sportswear, sweaters, fur jackets, leather apparel, shoes and ski wear at a fraction of the price. In addition to daytime shopping, It’aewon offers nighttime entertainment with a variety of clubs and restaurants.

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