HALF DAY TOUR for PET08 Seoul SEOUL CITY TOUR Date and Time : June 26, 2008 (Thr.) 13:00~18:00 Condition - All Admission, Motor Coach, English Speaking Guide Itinerary Hotel &ndash Gyeongbokgung Palace &ndash Korean National Folk Museum &ndash Insadong Street &ndash N. Seoul Tower &ndash Hotel Description The Founder of the Chosun Dynasty built the Gyeongbokgung Palace in the late 14th Century. You can see the majestic edifices of &ldquo Kunjongjon&rdquo , the spacious 2-story pavilion &ldquo Kyongheoru,&rdquo and &ldquo Hyangwonjong&rdquo which is nestled in the middle of the lotus pond. Seoul Tower has been designated as a major tourist attraction where the beautiful panoramic view of Seoul can been seen. The 236.7 meter high Seoul Tower built on the 243m Mt. Namsan has been known as the best tower in Asia. After 30 years of devoted support from tourists, it was remodeled on December 9, 2005 with magnificent new look. The alphabet N holds the meaning of being new and a total construction investment of 15 billion won in the grand scale remodeling of N Seoul Tower. With the construction of the new lighting system, the appearance, color and pattern of the tower brings change to each season or event. In addition, with the theme of &lsquo Flower of Seoul,&rsquo lighting with the use of 6 different searchlights from different angles will take place from 7p.m. to midnight. The lobby is prepared with Media Zone, Pavilion Experience Hall, exhibitions and performances. The N Grill western-style restaurant that revolves 360 degrees every 48 minutes, and Sky Restroom offering comfort and scenic view of Seoul are high recommended places to visit. Furthermore, N Seoul Tower has resuscitated as a complex cultural are from a mere observatory. Insadong Street is the ideal place for visitors who want to experience the true character of Korean art, with its subtle, enduring beauty. Once you are in Insa-dong, you will immediately be drawn to the small alleys lined with numerous shops and galleries, both tiny and spacious antique shops, Korean stationery stores, frame shops, handicraft shops, pottery and porcelain shops, bookstores and painting studios, and art supply stores.