2026 ADFK : K - Culture Explore
* You can choose this program in the Relay Performance / MDD application form / Festival Performer Scholarship Application
* The program will be offered with a minimum of five participants.
OPTION 1 : Korean Tradition (1 Day/location : Seoul)
A day of immersion in Korea’s history, beauty, and tradition.
Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit + Optional Hanbok Experience ➤ Lunch Break (at participants’ own expense) ➤ National Museum of Korea ➤ Namsan Seoul Tower (including observatory admission ➤ End of tour in Insadong (Anguk Station)
Fee : $70 USD per person
Includes :
Professional guide
Admission fees (Gyeongbokgung Palace & Namsan Tower)
Local transportation
Not included :
Meals
Accommodation
Hanbok rental (optional, paid individually based on style preference)
Available Dates
July 4, 2026
Sept 21, 2026
Time
Meeting Point : Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6 9:00 AM
End Point : Anguk Station 7:00 PM
OPTION 2 : K-POP Culture (1 Day/location : Seoul)
A dynamic day blending pop culture, history, and city life.
K-Pop Dance Class (Hyehwa Station) ➤ Gwangjang Market Visit ➤ Free Time in Ikseon-dong + Lunch ➤ National Museum of Korea ➤ End of tour at Yeouido Hangang Park
Fee : $150 USD per person
Includes :
K-pop dance class
Guide
Pick-up from meeting point
Admission ticket (National Museum of Korea)
All local transportation
Not included :
Meals
Accommodation
Available Dates
July 4, 2026
Sept 21, 2026
Schedule
Meeting Point : Hyehwa Station 9:00 AM
End Point : Yeouido Hangang Park 7:00 PM
OPTION 3 : Korean Culture Immersion Program
2 Nights · 3 Days (Temple Stay & Local Experience & Nature & Seoul Tour )
Day 1｜Arrival · Temple Stay & Buddhist Culture
Theme: Arrival & Grounding
Transfer to Daegwangsa Temple (Arrival 2:00pm)
Temple orientation & guided temple tour
108 Prostration Experience
(optional pace / symbolic participation allowed)Lotus Lantern (Yeondeung) Making
Korean Temple Food
Day 2｜Choice Program (Select ONE Option)
Theme: Choice & Personal Experience
Option 1｜Temple Stay · Nature Walk & Local Life
(Healing · Nature · Slow Rhythm)
Morning temple
Bulgoksan Nature Walk (easy trail, mindful walking)
Tancheon River Walk (local life & nature)
Return to Daegwangsa
Dinner: Free time / Individual dinner (at own expense)
Option 2｜Seoul City Tour (Round Trip)
(Urban Heritage · History · Walking Tour)
Morning temple breakfast
Transfer to Seoul by Metropolitan (Express) Bus (at own expense)
Gyeongbokgung Palace Visit
Hanbok rental (optional, paid individually based on style preference)Insadong traditional street walk
(Optional, if time allows) Bukchon Hanok Village
Return to Daegwangsa
Day 3｜Café Street Walk · Departure
Theme: Light Walk & Smooth Departure
Light breakfast
Jeongja-dong Café Street Walk & Brunch (at own expense)
Return to Daegwangsa Temple
Pick up luggage
Ride support from Daegwangsa → Migeum Station
Date : July 4 – July 6, 2026
Sept. 14 – Sept. 16, 2026
Transportation & Meal Information
Program fee per person $340
Included in the Program Fee
Transportation
Group pick-up to Daegwangsa Temple (Day 1)
Ride support from Daegwangsa to Migeum Station
Accommodation (2day in Temple Stay)
Meals
Day 1: Dinner
Day 2 & Day 3: Light Breakfast
Not Included
Metropolitan (Express) Bus fare for Seoul City Tour (Option 2 only)
Hanbok rental fee (optional, paid individually based on style preference)
* You can choose this program in the Relay Performance / MDD application form. / Festival Performer Scholarship Application
*The program will be offered with a minimum of five participants.