On Sunday we took a fast train to gyeongju city, the capital of the silla empire from 57bc. The entire city has been designated as a UNESCO site. Our first visit was to visit a national park where royalty were buried in what looked like large mounds but in fact were elaborate tombs covered in rocks and then earth. We also an observatory that has views of the city and the nine story tower. On Monday, our day started with a visit to the yellow dragon museum where ...

Arrived in Seoul on Monday after a long flight. Walked around in the street market for a light dinner. Many interesting things to choose from dumplings, cabbage omelet, banana Nutella crepes. We choose Korean chicken in a cup and egg buns. Egg bun was almond Paste dough with hard boiled egg inside. Retired early... Today was the first actual day of the tour. First visit was to changdeokgung palace and Huron gardens, a UNESCO world heritage site. The five pal...