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Miguel CabezonOctober 2026 • byFood
Charming and heartwarming. It was an incredible experience for any who wants to understand all about Korea before you jump into the city. 10/10
Seoul: Understand Korea First — Tea, Desserts & Culture
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① Do this on Day 1 — it changes how you see everything else in Korea. You'll recognize the meaning behind what you see all trip.
② Decode Korea's colors, patterns and crafts — hanbok, dancheong, hanji, folk paintings and more, beyond any guidebook.
③ Designed by JJ, a former travel agency expert of 10 years, so every story is told from a traveler's perspective.
④ Taste 10+ traditional Korean snacks and choose from 6 handcrafted seasonal teas, each one explained.
⑤ Small group only (max 6), steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace in the heart of Samcheong-dong.
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Most travelers visit Korea's palaces and museums — but leave without understanding what they saw. This 90-minute experience changes that.
Before you explore Seoul, join us at Wayujae in Samcheong-dong, steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace. We give you the cultural lens that makes everything click — so when you walk through a palace later, you'll know why the pillars are painted in five colors and why a moon jar is the height of Korean beauty. Designed by JJ, who spent 10 years in the travel industry, every story is told from a traveler's perspective.
Discover the colors behind hanbok, the dancheong on hanok pillars, how King Sejong designed Hangul in 1443, and why hanji paper lasts a thousand years. Learn to read the hidden wishes in folk paintings, and explore Korea's celadon, lacquerware, and Yugi brassware.
Then enjoy a tea ceremony on a traditional Korean stool. Taste around 10 Korean snacks — kimbugak, rice cakes, honey, Yakgwa, and gangjeong — paired with one of 6 handcrafted seasonal teas you choose. Everything is explained.
An intimate small-group experience, maximum 6 guests, steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace.
DESSERT
Kim Bugak — Crispy seaweed snack (3 types)
Basil & Tomato, Asian Spice & peanut, Lotus root & sesame
DESSERT
Rice Cake — Traditional Korean tteok (3 types)
Rice, Mugwort, Red bean paste
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Honey (2 types)
Yuja honey, Ginseng honey
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Gaeseong Yakgwa — Deep-fried honey cookie soaked in syrup
Deep-fried honey cookie soaked in syrup
DESSERT
Gangjeong — Sweet coated puffed grain (3 types)
Pecan Gangjeong, Walnut Gangjeong, Kumquat Gangjeong
DESSERT
Seasonal Tea — Choose one of 6 handcrafted blends
Choose one of 6 below
- Yuja Sprout, Acacia Wild Pear, Golden Cinnamon, Ginger Mint, Pumpkin Breeze, Schisandra Wild Berry
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108, Seoul, South Korea, KR, 03053
Open in Google MapsPlease come inside 'WA YU JAE' and show your reservation ticket to the store manager. Our staff will be waiting to assist you and guide you to the program area.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.
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Lisa_CAugust 2026 • Viator
charming and informative
The presentation takes place in a charming little shop. A sweet introduction to some of the material culture of Korea.
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