The Gentleman Magazine Issue 18 | December 2019 | Page 68

UK’S FIRST FIVE-STAR LUXURY ESCORTED
TOURS IN SOUTH KOREA WITH SCENIC
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours (www.scenic.co.uk), is
giving adventurous travellers the chance to discover the land
of contrasts by offering the UK’s first five-star luxury escorted
tour to South Korea.
New for 2020, Brits will be able to explore the diversity of
South Korea on the brand new 11-day The Soul of South Korea
itinerary, featured in Scenic’s ‘The Diverse Wonders of Asia
and the Far East’ brochure launched this month. To celebrate
the exciting launch, Scenic is offering guests a complimentary
business class upgrade on the flight to Seoul for the first 60
bookings made.
Starting and finishing in the capital, Seoul, the itinerary
gives guests the chance to experience one of the most heavily
militarised borders in the world and one of the fastest growing
economies in Asia, while learning about the people, cuisine,
ancient history and culture of the region.
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From the ancient villages around Gyeongju to modern
Busan and the high speed trains in between, explore the De-
militarised Zone with views of North Korea from the Dora
Observatory before embarking on a relaxing walk through the
peaceful Juknokwon bamboo forest in Grangju. Other cultural
highlights include:
• A visit to World Heritage-listed Changdeokgung Palace,
Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
• Witness the changing of the Royal Guard at Deoksugung
Palace
• An immersive experience at the Hyo Jae Cultural Hall where
guests can try on Hanbok, the traditional Korean dress, or try
their hand at Bojagi, a traditional wrapping cloth
• A visit to Samjinae village to experience ‘slow living’ at the
designated ‘Slow City’
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