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with some of Yangdong’s residents, before as well—especially considering the great
we enjoy an included lunch at at a local distance and treacherous mountain paths
restaurant. builders had to cross to deliver the granite.
Then, we’ll return to our hotel to enjoy some Afterward, we will enjoy lunch at a local
free time. Perhaps you’ll visit the Gyeongju restaurant. Then, the rest of the afternoon is
National Museum, which houses historical Q]PP QZ] dZ` _Z XLVP dZ`] ZbY OT^NZaP]TP^
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this evening. on the history of the Silla Dynasty. Later on,
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pond, the site of the former Silla palace
complex and royal garden, and enjoy dinner at
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Today, we’ll witness some more of Gyeongju’s Please note: This day is very physically active, so
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ancient monuments, this temple is the you’ll need it.
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its double staircase, grand halls, statuary,
and for having two pagodas. One of them
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lovely bridges. Today, the entire complex is a to Narita, Japan. Upon our arrival in Narita,
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and transferred to our hotel. You’ll enjoy
Our discoveries continue at yet another lunch on your own today.
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the other resting in the meditative position experience you desire: You can dine here
on his lap (showing his contemplation). at more Michelin-starred restaurants than
However, it is not only the Buddha that LYdbSP]P PW^P ZY 0L]_S QZWWZb NZMMWPO WLYP^
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him reveal a memorable engineering feat glow of Asia’s busiest city.
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