Name: [7-Days 6-Nights] Faith, Culture & Nature of Korea –🏞️ Seoul, Dangjin & Jeju
Brand: Bonatour Co., Ltd.
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Discover Korea’s sacred sites and breathtaking landscapes on a 7-day, 6-night journey through Seoul, Dangjin, and Jeju 🏞️

[7-Days 6-Nights] Faith, Culture & Nature of Korea –🏞️ Seoul, Dangjin & Jeju

🌿 Haemi International Sanctuary – Embrace the spiritual atmosphere and historical significance of this sacred site.
⛪ Myeongdong Cathedral – Experience the devotion and artistry of Korea’s iconic Catholic church.
🌴 Jeju Island – Explore volcanic landscapes, stunning waterfalls, and serene beaches. A paradise where nature and tranquility meet.

Along with the Catholic pilgrimage, every detail was so thoughtfully arranged from the meals and comfortable hotels to the guidance of Bonatour's tour leader☺️Thank you so much~!

🚩 Arrive Incheon International Airport (ICN) Terminal 2 or 1 & Guide Meeting

Solmoe, located in the heart of the Naepo region in Chungcheong Province, is the birthplace of Korea’s first priest, Saint Kim Dae-gun Andrea, and the home of four generations of martyred ancestors. The site has been developed into a center of faith and culture, including the restored birthplace, memorial hall, and retreat center, honoring the legacy of the Kim family and their contributions to Korean Catholicism. Today, Solmoe is known as the “Bethlehem of Korea” and hosts pilgrimages, cultural programs, and annual events commemorating the faith and sacrifices of the martyrs.

Solmoe Shrine

Hapdeok Catholic Church, in Hapdeok-eup, Dangjin, is a historic Catholic site with over a century of history. Built in 1929 with twin bell towers and rainbow-shaped windows, it played a key role in the early Korean Catholic Church and was even a site of martyrdom during periods of persecution.

Hapdeok Catholic Church

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Pope Francis visited Haemi in August 2014 to celebrate the closing Mass of the Asian Youth Day. During his visit, he delivered the message “Wake up!” to the young people of Asia. To commemorate and carry forward this message, the Francis Pope Visit Memorial was established. The memorial includes: Wake Up Signature Wall, Garden of Memories, Mirror Room, Media Art Room. The visit usually takes about 20 minutes.

Pope Francis Museum

Haemi Sanctuarium Internationale, though lacking detailed records, bears the traces and legacy of over 1,000 martyrs who suffered persecution, imprisonment, and death during Korea’s 100-year period of Catholic oppression. The site preserves historical remnants such as the old prison, torture devices, and mass burial grounds. It serves as a meaningful pilgrimage site honoring both named and unnamed martyrs.

Haemi Sanctuarium Internationale

The Digital Experience Hall on the fourth floor highlights the lives of martyrs using modern digital media, featuring videos about the Haemi region, local Catholic believers, and artistic works by Father Cho Gwang-ho. Haemi Fortress, where many Catholics lived in the Naepo region, was a site of interrogation and punishment during the severe Byeongin Persecution (1866–1868). This digital space preserves the history and culture of Naepo, sharing the story of faith, equality, and freedom with visitors through advanced technology.

Haemi International Sanctuary Exhibition

Haemi International Sanctuary

Haemi Eupseong Fortress is regarded as one of the most beautiful remaining traditional Korean fortresses. This serene site holds a tragic history, where thousands of Catholics were martyred during the Byeongin Persecution in the late Joseon period. The hoya tree inside the fortress marks the location where martyrs were brutally tortured with their heads bound.

Haemieupseong Walled Town

Proceed to Yosaul Shrine

Yesaul Shrine is known as the birthplace of Yi Jon-chang (1759–1801, St. Ludovico of Gonzaga), often called the “Apostle of Naepo.” He was one of the first Korean Catholics and spread the faith throughout the Naepo region (today’s Chungcheong Province). From here, the Catholic faith spread widely across the region, making Yesaul the center of early Catholic life in Chungcheong. Even the families of Korea’s first two priests—St. Andrew Kim Dae-geon and Fr. Thomas Choi Yang-eop—learned the faith through Yi Jon-chang. Thanks to him, Chungcheong became one of the strongest Catholic communities in Korea. During times of persecution, believers from this region carried the faith across the cou

Yosaul Shrine

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Completed in 1898, Myeong-dong Cathedral is Korea’s first brick Gothic-style church and the main cathedral of the Archdiocese of Seoul. It has historical significance as the gathering place of Korea’s first faith community, the home of martyr relics, and a center for the democratic movement. Today, it continues to serve worshippers and reach out to the global community through prayer and missionary work.

Myeongdong Cathedral

Centered around Myeongdong Cathedral, Myeongdong is Seoul’s starting point for travel, a vibrant cultural hub with shopping, dining, and entertainment all in one place. Originally a residential area during the Joseon era, it transformed into a commercial district under Japanese rule. Over time, it became a center for culture and arts, later developing into today’s popular tourist destination with department stores, boutiques, and jewelry shops.

Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong Main Street

The Seosomun Gate area, once a 19th-century site of Catholic persecution near the bustling Chilpae Market by Namdaemun Gate, is now a park commemorating those who were martyred there. Honoring their sacrifice, a memorial tower was erected in 1999, and in 2013, the Seosomun Holy Shrine History Museum was established, featuring an exhibition dedicated to the martyrs.

Seosomun Catholic Martyrs Shrine

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Danggogae Catholic Martyrs' Shrine, located on a small hill near Yongsan Electronics Market, honors 10 Catholics martyred during the Gihae Persecution of 1839. Nine of the martyrs are recognized as saints, while Lee Seong-rye (Maria), the mother of Father Thomas Choi Yang-eop, is remembered for her martyrdom despite not yet being canonized. The shrine offers a place of reflection and a scenic view of Seoul, with nearby attractions including Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place and Yongsan Family Park.

Danggogae Martyrs' Shrine

Gahoe-dong Church is the historic site of the first Catholic Mass in Korea, celebrated by Father James Zhou Wenmo (Ju Munmo) on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1795, at Choi In-gil’s house in Jeong-dong, Seoul. This house became the first parish and center of early Catholic evangelization. Key figures like Kang Wan-suk (Columba) sheltered Father Zhou, helped spread the faith, and led the first women’s Catholic community. Despite persecution, including the Shinyu Persecution of 1801 when Father Zhou was martyred, this site marks the birth of the Korean Catholic Church and its early growth.

Gahoe-dong Catholic Church

Bukchon Hanok Village, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine, is home to hundreds of traditional Korean houses called hanok dating back to the Joseon dynasty. Many hanoks now serve as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants, and tea houses, offering visitors a chance to experience traditional Korean life. As it is still a residential neighborhood, visitors are asked to be respectful while exploring.

Bukchon Hanok Village

Proceed to Gimpo International Airport

Proceed to hotel & check-in

Jeju is home to countless volcanic hills (oreum) and forest trails, but among them, Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest is truly the place where the word healing comes to life. Located in Bonggae-dong, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Jeju City, it feels like stepping into another world—offering a refreshing calm and tranquility the moment you enter the forest.

Jeolmul Natural Recreation Forest

Yongsu Shrine in Jeju is where St. Andrew Kim Dae-geon, Korea’s first Catholic priest, landed after being ordained in Shanghai in 1845. While returning to Korea with Bishop Ferréol, Fr. Daveluy, and 11 believers aboard the Raphael, their ship was caught in a storm and drifted to Yongsu, where they repaired the vessel and prepared supplies before continuing to the mainland. Today, Yongsu Shrine is a designated Catholic pilgrimage site, featuring a Raphael replica and the St. Andrew Kim Dae-geon Memorial Hall and Church, commemorating his historic landing and first Mass in Jeju.

Yongsu Shrine

Yongsu Shrine (St. Fr. Kim Dae-Geon Jeju Memorial Church)

This is the sacred site where Maria Jeong Nan-ju, the wife of Hwang Sa-yeong who was martyred in the famous Baekse Incident, is buried. After losing her husband, Maria was exiled to Jeju Island as a servant of the local government. Unable to have her young son live under government supervision, she entrusted her two-year-old child to a boatman and left him on a hill in Yecho-ri, Chuja Island, before continuing to Jeju. Drawing strength from her faith, Maria endured the pain of being separated from her son and lived in exile here for 37 years, passing away on the island.

Daejeong Shrine

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This peaceful pilgrimage site, formerly known as Sammoeso (“Three Peaks”), was developed in 1992 by Father Patrick James McGlinchey, who also established the nearby St. Isidore Ranch. Visitors can walk up the hill to the small garden, see stones engraved with the Seven Sacraments, and follow the 14 Stations of the Cross for prayer and reflection.

Garden of Grace Sammy

Garden of Grace Sammy (Stations of the Cross & Rosary)

O’Sulloc Tea Museum, located beside the Seogwang Tea Plantation in Jeju, was opened by AmorePacific in 2001 to introduce Korean teas and share Korea’s traditional tea culture. The museum beautifully blends Eastern and Western influences, as well as modern and traditional elements, creating a unique cultural space. Visitors can explore the tea gallery, relax in the eco-friendly rest area, and enjoy a variety of delicious tea-based desserts at the cafe.

O’Sulloc Tea Museum

O'sulloc Tea Museum

Cheonjeyeon Falls, also known as The Pond of God, is named after the legend of seven nymphs who descend from a cloud bridge at night, play in the pond, and return to the sky. This stunning three-tiered waterfall flows through a lush forest, creating a series of ponds as the water cascades down to the sea. Visitors can also enjoy the view of Seonimgyo Bridge, adorned with carvings of the seven nymphs.

Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

A 20-meter volcanic sea stack near Sammaebong Peak in Seogwipo, Jeju, formed 1.5 million years ago. Surrounded by dramatic cliffs and rocky coastline, it offers stunning trekking views and a spectacular sunset over Beomseom Island.

Oedolgae Sea Stack

Oedolgae

Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff is a stunning display of stone pillars formed when lava from volcanic eruptions cooled and contracted rapidly. The cliffs feature striking hexagonal columns, 30–40 meters high, arranged like a natural staircase along a 1-kilometer stretch of coastline. The sound and sight of waves crashing against the cliffs make this a must-see spot for visitors.

Daepo Jusangjeolli Cliff

Hwangsapyeong Shrine is a Catholic cemetery in Jeju where unnamed martyrs of the island rest. It is the burial site of 28 martyrs with no known relatives, and it features a memorial for Jeju’s first martyr, Felix Kim Gi-ryang. This sacred site holds great spiritual significance as a place of reverence and remembrance.

[7-Days 6-Nights] Faith, Culture & Nature of Korea –🏞️ Seoul, Dangjin & Jeju

Discover Korea’s sacred sites and breathtaking landscapes on a 7-day, 6-night journey through Seoul, Dangjin, and Jeju 🏞️

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