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Jinju & Sancheong Korean Heritage and Wellness 1 Day Tour

Travel Activity
South Korea
Jinju
Sightseeing Tours
City Sightseeing
Outside of Busan

Availability

Every day except Sat & Sun

Minimum Pax

1 Person

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Languages
  • English
Meet Location
  • KTX Jinju station
Included
  • Private vehicle
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Commentary at Jinjuseong Fortress
  • Traditional Korean Medicine cuisine (lunch)
  • Admission fees and a guided tour of Donguibogam Village
  • Admission fees and a guided tour of Namsa Yedamchon Village
  • Traditional tea and herbal foot bath experience
  • Choice of a herbal sachet-making experience or heat therapy
  • 1 bottle of drinking water
Excluded
  • Round-trip transportation to and from Jinju
  • Travel insurance
  • Other personal expenses
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Jinju & Sancheong Korean Heritage and Wellness 1 Day Tour Options

Jinju & Sancheong Korean Medicine Wellness Tour

Overview

Discover Jinju's history and Korean wellness traditions on a full-day cultural tour!

Walk through Jinjuseong Fortress with a professional guide and learn about the Battle of Jinju while enjoying views of Chokseongnu Pavilion and the Namgang River. Travel to Sancheong to enjoy a medicinal cuisine lunch, with Donguibogam Village, and choose between a herbal sachet-making experience or heat therapy paired with a relaxing herbal foot bath. End the day at Namsa Yedamchon Village, a hanok village and popular K-drama filming location.

Why this tour?
  • Explore Jinjuseong Fortress, Chokseongnu Pavilion, and the Namgang River with a professional guide
  • Enjoy a medicial cuisine lunch and traditional tea featuring ingredients from Jirisan Mountain
  • Experience Korean wellness culture with a herbal foot bath
  • Visit Donguibogam Village, Korea's first traditional Korean medicine-themed park

Visitors at Jinjuseong Fortress

Jinjuseong Fortress in Jinju
▲ Jinjuseong Fortress
Explore Jinjuseong Fortress, one of Jinju's most important historic landmarks. Walk along the fortress walls with a professional guide and learn about the Battle of Jinju during the Imjin War, General Kim Si-min, and the story of Nongae, a symbol of courage and loyalty in Korean history.

Chokseongnu Pavilion in Jinju
▲ Chokseongnu Pavilion
Visit Chokseoknu Pavilion, one of the most renowned pavilions in the Yeongnam region. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Namgang River, this historic landmark offers scenic views and a glimpse into Jinju's past as a military command post and cultural center. Learn about its centuries-long history while taking in one of the most iconic views within Jinjuseong Fortress.

Donguibogam Village in Sancheong
▲ Donguibogam Village
Explore Donguibogam Village, a wellness-focused cultural space dedicated to traditional Korean medicine in Sancheong. Home to Korea’s first herbal medicine museum, themed parks, and hands-on experience halls, the village offers a chance to learn about healing practices based on the Donguibogam medical encyclopedia by Heo Jun, while enjoying relaxing and restorative activities.

Herbal sachet making at Donguibogam Village
Visitors experiencing heat therapy at Donguibogam Village
▲ Korean Medicine Experience
Choose one of two Korean medicine experiences: a herbal sachet-making activity or heat therapy.

Visitors at Namsa Yedamchon Village
Namsa Yedamchon Village in Sancheong*Photo credit: Visit Korea

▲ Namsa Yedamchon Village
Explore Namsa Yedamchon Village, a traditional hanok village set at the foot of Jirisan Mountain. Known for its legacy as the birthplace of notable scholars, the village features well-preserved hanok houses, old trees, and historic stone walls.

Price

PriceIncludedIncluded
Person
- Private vehicle
- English-speaking tour guide
- Commentary at Jinjseong Fortress
- Traditional Korean Medicine cuisine (lunch)
- Admission fees and a guided tour of Donguibogam Village
- Admission fees and a guided tour of Namsa Yedamchon Village
- Traditional tea and herbal foot bath experience
- Choice of a herbal sachet-making experience or heat therapy
- 1 bottle of drinking water

  • The same price applies to both adults and children.
  • The medicinal cuisine menu may change depending on the season and restaurant availability.
  • If you have any food or herbal allergies, please contact us at experience@trazy.com after booking.
  • This tour departs with a minimum of 3 participants. If the tour is canceled due to a lack of participants, you will be notified at least 2 days in advance and receive a full refund.

[About the wellness experience]
  • The herbal foot bath is provided to all participants.
  • After the foot bath, participants will take part in their chosen experience: a herbal experience or heat therapy. Please inform the on-site staff of your selection.
  • The herbal foot bath and heat therapy are intended for relaxation and recreational purposes only and are not medical procedures or treatments.
  • Participants who are pregnant or have cardiovascular conditions, skin conditions, a high fever, open wounds, or other health concerns should consult a medical professional before booking and inform the guide on-site.
  • Participation in the foot bath or heat therapy may be restricted depending on your health condition on the day of the tour.
  • If you are unable to participate in the experience, it may be substituted with herbal tea or another relaxation program.
  • If you experience any discomfort or dizziness during the experience, stop immediately and inform the guide.
  • If you are sensitive or allergic to the aroma or ingredients of medicinal herbs, please inform us at experience@trazy.com upon booking.

[What to bring]
  • Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
  • Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (depending on the season)
  • Umbrella or raincoat in case of rain
  • Personal medications
  • Passport or ID

Itinerary

10:00am
Meet the guide at KTX Jinju Station
10:00am~11:30am
Arrive at Jinjuseong Fortress
- Explore Chokseongnu pavilion, Uiam Rock, and the Namgang River scenery while learning about the Battle of Jinju
11:30am~11:15pm
Depart for Sancheong by a private vehicle
11:15pm~1:00pm
Arrive at Dongui Yakseonkwan
- Enjoy a medicinal cuisine course meal
1:00pm~2:40pm
Arrive at Donguibogam Village
- Explore the Korean Medicine Museum, theme park, and Gwigeomseok Rock on a guided tour, followed by a medicinal herb pouch-making activity
2:50pm~3:50pm
K-herbal wellness experience - Korean herbal foot bath
4:30pm~5:30pm
Arrive at Namsa Yedamchon Village
- Enjoy a guided tour of the traditional hanok village, known for its scholarly heritage and well-preserved historic homes
5:30pm~6:00pm
Drop off at KTX Jinju Station
  • The itinerary is subject to change depending on local/traffic/weather conditions.
  • Depending on the operating conditions, certain activities may be replaced with alternative experiences of a similar theme.

How to book

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Please keep in mind

  1. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the meeting time. No refunds will be made for late arrivals.
  2. This tour includes a considerable amount of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  3. Depending on the operating conditions, certain activities may be replaced with alternative experiences of a similar theme.
  4. This tour departs with a minimum of 3 participants. If the tour is canceled due to a lack of participants, you will be notified at least 2 days in advance and receive a full refund.

Cancellation policy

All times are based on Korea Standard Time (KST) (GMT + 9 hours)
4 days before the reserved date: 100% refund
3 days before the reserved date: 70% refund
Before 5:00pm, 2 days before the reserved date: 50% refund
After 5:00pm, 2 days before the reserved date: Non-refundable
*If you would like to reschedule your reservation, please check the availability with us at least 4 days before the original reserved date (no later than 5:00pm KST).

FAQ

The tour includes round-trip transportation by private vehicle, an English-speaking guide, admission fees, a medicinal cuisine lunch, a guided tour of Jinjuseong Fortress and Donguibogam Village, a herbal foot bath, and your choice of a Korean medicine experience.
Yes. An English-speaking tour guide will accompany the group and provide commentary at the major attractions throughout the tour.
All participants will enjoy a Korean herbal foot bath. You can also choose between a herbal sachet-making experience and heat therapy. The herbal sachet-making experience allows you to create a scented pouch using medicinal herbs from Sancheong, while heat therapy offers a relaxing wellness experience.
Participants who are pregnant or have cardiovascular conditions, skin conditions, a high fever, open wounds, or other health concerns should consult a medical professional before booking and inform the guide on-site. Participation may be restricted depending on your condition on the day of the tour.
Yes. Lunch at Dongui Yakseonkwan is included and features a medicinal cuisine course meal made with seasonal ingredients, wild greens, and medicinal herbs commonly used in traditional Korean wellness culture, accompanied by traditional tea.

Destination

Jinjuseong Fortress

Address: 626 Namgang-ro, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Dongui Yakseonkwan

Address: 산76-1 Teuk-ri, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Donguibogam Village

Address: 1300-28 Teuk-ri, Geumseo-myeon, Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Namsa Yedamchon Village

Address: 10 Jirisan-daero 2897beon-gil, Danseong-myeon, Sancheong, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

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