Top 6 Historical & Heritage Tours in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

August 5, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

South Gyeongsang Province (Korean: 경상남도, translit. Gyeongsangnam-do, Korean pronunciation: [kjʌŋ.saŋ.nam.do]) is a province in the southeast of South Korea. The provincial capital is at Changwon. It is adjacent to the major metropolitan center and port of Busan. There is UNESCO World Heritage Site Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitaka Koreana and attracts many tourists. Automobile and petrochemical factories are largely concentrated along the southern part of the province, extending from Ulsan through Busan, Changwon, and Jinju.
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1. Korean UNESCO World Heritage Tour including Gyeongju, Andong and Daegu(2N3D)

Kangsan Travel Service Co.,Ltd
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Gain a true appreciation for Korea’s history and UNESCO world heritage sites on this package of day trips from Busan. Visiting Gyeongju, Daegu and Andong over three days, this comprehensive tour allows you to understand Korea’s most important ruling dynasties, sample each regions’ culinary specialties, and compare city to rural life. With your dedicated English-speaking guide and private minivan, sit back and enjoy Korea’s most spectacular sights. Day1 First destination is Gyeongju that's the oldest unified Kingdom in Korean History is called a Museum doesn't have a roof. Day2 after look around capital city of Shilla Dynasty you are supposed to go to Daegu where you are staying 2nights and you are going to see Andong which is known as good place about learning Joseon Dynasty Day3 for the last day, you are going to Haeinsa Temple which has 2 UNESCO heritages from Goryeo Dynasty and Joseon, before going to Seoul you are walking around Herb Museum and public market in Daegu as well.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, accommodation in Daegu for 2 nights is not included. Our office is happy to provide information and can recommend places to stay. It is possible to start the tour from Gyeongju or another city near Busan.

Reviewed By paigeal

My friends and I had such a fun time touring with our guide, Jade. He was very informative with a sense of humor. We learned a lot about Busan culture and the history of the places we saw. My favorite was the village. Thank you Jade!

2. Full Day River Kwai from Bangkok

Asian Trails Thailand
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Close to three hours west from Bangkok, Kanchanaburi envelopes essences of Thailand within its province borders that simply cannot be ignored. From nature, culture and historical artefacts, it remains one of the most sought-after destinations in the Kingdom where the memoires of a black page in the history books remain visible. The tangible matters, from the original rail road tracks to the collection of tools, documents and the renowned span crossing the River Kwai, have become a part of history that unfolds during this full day excursion. This fully privatized tour that follows in the footsteps of the allied prisoners-of-war in building the famous Death railway takes up all the essentials to get a grasp of what truly took place.

Inclusions: A professional English-speaking guide. , Transportation by car / mini-van / coach with professional driver, All taxes and service fees, All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description. , Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)

Exclusions: Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees , Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement, Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable, Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point, Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

Reviewed By caroler54

We did our own tour, reading ahead of time and as we walked across the bridge. The area is beautiful and has a dark history that is definitely worth researching about ahead of time.

3. Kanchanaburi and the Bridge over the River Kwai Day Tour

Asian Trails Thailand
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Showing the atrocities of war are best displayed when visiting the sites and seeing it with your own eyes. Kanchanaburi is one of the places where many remnants remain visible up until today. A full day of what made the River Kwai so famous worldwide.

Inclusions: Tours and transfer from and to your Hua Hin / Cha-am Hotel with driver from the specific beaches of Hua Hin / Cha-am (See exception list for the applicable beaches) with English speaking guide, Lunch included at a local restaurant (food only), All taxes and service fees included

Exclusions: Other entrance fees and expenses, such as other meals, not mentioned in the program, drinks, tips and shopping, unless otherwise stated, Supplements for transfers from and to Hua Hin / Cha-am hotels / resorts located outside the beach regions on the island (resorts located at Khao Takbiab, Petchaburi and Pranburi). Also transfer services from/to the airport are excluded and supplements may apply, Hotel accommodation in Hua Hin / Cha-am, Tips and gratuities

Reviewed By WelchsWandertheWorld

Loved going on the boat trip. Would definitely do it again. Could have used much more time at the 'farm' just to relax and poke around. The 'farm' was not what we expected. Thought we would have interaction with locals who would explain things to us but we still enjoyed it. While eating our lunch, we felt like we were in "Survivor". So cool. Good food. Just do it - you'll enjoy it.

4. 3-Day Tour of Western Korea from Seoul to Busan

DongHwa Dutyfree, 149 Sejong-daero, Sajik-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea US Travel
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On this 3-day tour, you will explore some of the major cities in western Korea to see much of the country's culture and tradition. Departing from Seoul, you will visit a UNESCO World Heritage site in Gongju and other notable attractions such as the Hanok Village in Jeonju, a green tea plantation in Boseong, and Jinjuseong Fortress in Jinju. Your tour ends in Busan, the second largest city in Korea.

Inclusions: 2 nights of accommodations (4-star), Transfer, Professional guide, Breakfast as per itinerary (B)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fee for SuncheonBay Garden (Optional:$10pp), Lunch/Dinner, Gratuities, Single traveler surcharge (see Additional Info)

Reviewed By ajeo89

In order to visit all the beautiful and historical cities outside of Seoul, we knew we need to join a bus tour and after reviewing all the tours out there, we booked K-Shuttle. Our group was a fun and punctual group of people, so with all the long ride going to one city to another, it wasn’t that bad. All the places we go to were places that all the locals will go for their getaway too, so it was nice to see that not everything are made for foreign tourists. Our guide, Cooper, was very helpful and informative, he brought his binder that filled with printed pictures of what is necessary for us to know about his lovely country, South Korea and also the places that we will visit. I would recommend K-Shuttle for sure to my friends back home.

5. Junam Wetlands and Haeinsa Temple Tour

Kangsan Travel Service Co.,Ltd

Delve into Korea’s natural and cultural history on this full-day coach trip to Junam Wetlands Park and Haeinsa Temple from Busan. At Korea’s largest migratory bird habitat, your knowledgeable guide will point out winter or summer waterfowl such as the Chinese oriole or white-naped crane. Then get a glimpse of the Silla dynasty at Haeinsa Temple, which houses 13th-century woodblocks carved with the Tripitaka Koreana, considered the most complete collection of Buddhist scriptures in existence. Lunch plus round-trip hotel transport from Busan are included.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By 921julieannl

The temples are the most attractive because it’s like you are living in an ancient times in a modern world. It is just an amazing, uplifting experience.

6. River Kwai with Train + Lunch +Museum

A.T.E. Asia Travel And Estate

This Tour will take you to the world famous bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi Province which was built during the World war II, Museum and the cemetery. And stop at the Bridge on the River Kwai and waiting the train which will take you along the Death Railway. Have lunch at the restaurant and back to Bangkok. Return in hotel

Inclusions: Thai set Menu' joining with other people, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Train ticket

Exclusions: Tip, Personal Expense

Reviewed By escapechristine

Very nice experience and the tour guide was friendly and cheerful. Although the prices of the items they sell at the market are more expensive, but to have an insight into their way of life over there was well worth the experience. The food was disappointment at the seafood market and the people are too!

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