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DAY 13 DEPART INCHEON (Seoul) was rebuilt to its original grandeur. When Korea was annexed by Japan in 1910, most of the 200 buildings on 6:10 AM Arrive Incheon, Korea. After completing the palace grounds were torn down by the Japanese, immigration and custom formalities you will be met leaving only a dozen structures. outside the arrival hall by your Korean driver who will escort you to your vehicle. Your guide will be Continue to Insadong Antique Street and the Jogyesa holding a sign marked ‘Your Name’. Temple. The Jogyesa Temple is an important historical spot in Korean Buddhism and the typical practicing Seoul is a city of dramatic contrasts, a unique blend of space for lay Buddhists. Jogyesa Temple was originally ancient Oriental tradition and modern technology. built in 1910 and was called Gakhwangsa Temple. In Peeking out from mega-modern high-rises and 1936, the Temple was designated as the head temple in scattered among the 12-lane highways are traces of its Korean Buddhism and was called Taegosa Temple. 5,000-year legacy: temples, palaces, city gates and Thereafter in 1954, it was renamed Jogyesa Temple. pleasure gardens. Drive past Cheonggyecheon River a haven of natural Visit Gyeongbok Palace, built at the beginning of the beauty and an outdoor art museum. The river has a path Chosun Dynasty. The Palace was the main seat of on both sides that is decorated with art, statues or power for Korean kings. Gyeongbok means Shining special themes for events, while parts of the river light Happiness. The main gate (Kwanghwa-mum) up in the evening where you can enjoy a laser show. separates Gyeongbok Palace from one of the busiest areas of Seoul. Gyeongbok Palace was built as the At the agreed upon time transfer to the Incheon Airport. primary palace of the Chosun Kingdom by its founder, King Taejo in 1395 the fourth year of his Depart Incheon via your international return reign. flight. It was destroyed during the Japanese invasion of 1592 and left in ruins for over 250 years. Starting in 1865, it