WFDSA World Congress Korea 2026 · Official Familiarization Tour

Two cities, one story:
Busan by the sea, Gyeongju through a millennium

Join us on a three-day familiarization tour designed for WFDSA World Congress Korea 2026 participants. Discover how Busan and Gyeongju can inspire future meetings and incentive programs through venue inspections, hotel visits, and curated destination experiences — from Busan's vibrant coastline to the thousand-year heritage of Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom and host city of the 2025 APEC Summit.

Oct 22 – 24, 2026 (Thu–Sat) 2 nights · 3 days Busan → Gyeongju
Incheon Busan Gyeongju Incheon Coach transfers included
Chapter 1 · Oct 22–23

Busan — Korea's representative ocean city,
a global MICE hub

Step into the shoes of your delegates in Busan, a proven host of premier international summits. Here, world-class convention infrastructure sits directly along a vibrant ocean coastline — a setting where global business seamlessly meets coastal leisure.

* The above schedule is subject to change due to operational circumstances.

Hanwoo Bansang set meal with premium Korean beef Dining

Hanwoo Bansang Lunch

An upscale restaurant offering premium Hanwoo beef and traditional Korean set meals with a view of Haeundae's Mipo Beach.

Day 1 · Oct 22 13:00–14:00 · Lunch
BIBIBIDANG traditional Korean teahouse with ocean view Cultural Experience

BIBIBIDANG Tea Ceremony Experience

A traditional Korean teahouse with ocean views, ideal for cultural experiences and team-building programs through guided tea ceremonies.

Day 1 · Oct 22 15:00–16:00 · Experience
Haeundae Blueline Park Sky Capsule along the Busan coastline Signature Attraction

Haeundae Blueline Park Sky Capsule

An eco-friendly coastal railway park redeveloped from former train tracks, offering scenic rides along Busan's coastline aboard the Sky Capsule and Beach Train.

Day 1 · Oct 22 16:30–17:30 · Coastal ride
Park Hyatt Busan hotel Presentation

Park Hyatt Busan Dinner & City Introduction

A luxury landmark hotel offering refined hospitality, breathtaking views of Haeundae Beach and Gwangan Bridge, and sophisticated venues for high-end events.

Day 1 · Oct 22 18:00–20:00 · Dinner & Presentation
Wyndham Grand Busan oceanfront hotel at night Accommodation

Wyndham Grand Busan Accommodation

A premier 5-star oceanfront hotel on Songdo Beach, featuring all-oceanview guest rooms and state-of-the-art event venues ideal for international MICE gatherings.

Day 1 · Oct 22 21:00 · Hotel Check-in
BEXCO exhibition and convention center exterior Venue Inspection

BEXCO Busan Exhibition & Convention Center

Busan's premier exhibition and convention center, providing state-of-the-art facilities for international conferences, trade fairs, and corporate events.

Day 2 · Oct 23 09:00–09:40 · Inspection
Nurimaru APEC House oceanfront domed venue Unique Venue

Nurimaru APEC House Unique Venue

An iconic oceanfront venue that hosted the APEC Leaders' Meeting, combining traditional Korean architecture with modern state-of-the-art conference facilities and stunning views of Haeundae Beach and Gwangan Bridge.

Day 2 · Oct 23 09:40–10:00 · Inspection
Signiel Busan LCT Tower skyline at sunset Hotel Inspection

Signiel Busan Haeundae LCT

A luxury 5-star landmark hotel located in the LCT Tower along Haeundae Beach, offering panoramic ocean views, world-class banquet facilities, and luxury hospitality service for delegates.

Day 2 · Oct 23 10:20–11:00 · Inspection
Geumsubokguk pufferfish soup Dining

Geumsubokguk Lunch

A famous culinary landmark in Haeundae since 1970, renowned for its authentic Korean pufferfish soup (Bokguk) — offering delegates a unique and healthy traditional gastronomic experience.

Day 2 · Oct 23 11:10–12:30 · Lunch
BPEX Busan Port International Passenger Terminal Venue Inspection

BPEX Busan Port Convention Center

A modern convention center located at Busan Port with panoramic ocean and bridge views, specialized in hosting international conferences and corporate exhibitions.

Day 2 · Oct 23 13:00–13:30 · Inspection
Chapter 2 · Oct 23–24

Gyeongju – A Museum Without Walls

Discover Gyeongju, the thousand-year capital of the Silla Kingdom and host city of the 2025 APEC Summit. Experience a compact one-stop MICE destination where ancient heritage, modern meetings, leisure, dining, and accommodation come together.

* The above schedule is subject to change due to operational circumstances.

Bulguksa Temple — Daeungjeon Hall and Dabotap Pagoda UNESCO Heritage

Bulguksa Temple Guided Heritage Tour

A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, Bulguksa Temple is the finest example of Silla Buddhist architecture. Explore its iconic stone bridges, Dabotap and Seokgatap pagodas, and discover the spiritual legacy of ancient Korea with a professional guide.

Day 2 · Oct 23 15:30–16:30 · Guided tour
Gyeongju Expo Grand Park and the APEC 2025 Legacy Hall APEC 2025 Legacy

Gyeongju Expo Grand Park APEC 2025 Legacy Hall

Home to the APEC 2025 Legacy Hall, Gyeongju Expo Grand Park pairs landmark modern architecture — including the iconic Gyeongju Tower — with sweeping gardens, showing off the city's contemporary face alongside its ancient heritage.

Day 2 · Oct 23 17:00–18:00 · Legacy Hall visit
Hilton Gyeongju exterior on Bomun Lake Hotel Inspection

Hilton Gyeongju Bomun Lake · Accommodation

Located just minutes from HICO, Hilton Gyeongju offers international-standard accommodations, banquet facilities, and meeting services — an ideal hotel for corporate meetings, incentive groups, and international congresses.

Day 2 · Oct 23 18:00–18:30 · Hotel Inspection & overnight stay
Cheomseongdae Observatory, the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia Night Tour

Cheomseongdae Observatory Guided night tour

Built in the 7th century during the reign of Queen Seondeok, Cheomseongdae is the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia and one of Gyeongju's most iconic landmarks.

Day 2 · Evening Near Wolseong & Donggung Palace
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond illuminated at night Night Tour

Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond Guided Night Tour

Originally a royal palace complex for Silla crown princes, Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond is renowned for its breathtaking nighttime scenery, where illuminated pavilions reflect beautifully across the water.

Day 2 · Oct 23 20:30–21:30 · Night tour
HICO — Hwabaek International Convention Center exterior Venue Inspection

HICO Hwabaek International Convention Center

Located in the Bomun Tourism Complex, HICO is Gyeongju's premier convention center and a core venue of APEC 2025. Tour its convention halls, meeting rooms, and exhibition facilities designed for international events.

Day 3 · Oct 24 09:00–10:00 · Convention Center Inspection
HwangNyongWon — nine-story pagoda-style landmark beside Bomun Lake Korea Unique Venue

Hwangnyongwon Unique Venue Inspection

Inspired by the legendary Hwangnyongsa Temple pagoda, this striking nine-story landmark offers a distinctive setting for receptions, gala dinners, and cultural events overlooking Bomun Lake.

Day 3 · Oct 24 10:00–11:00 · Unique Venue Inspection
Flashback Gyerim — immersive media art experience in Gyerim forest Immersive Media Art

Flashback Gyerim

Experience Gyeongju's founding legends through cutting-edge media art. Projection mapping, light, and sound transform the sacred Gyerim Forest into an unforgettable immersive storytelling experience.

Day 3 · Oct 24 11:00–12:00 · Experience
GODOBEOL HANJUNGSIK traditional Korean course dining in a hanok Dining

GODOBEOL HANJUNGSIK Lunch

Set in the Sumeori food district, GODOBEOL HANJUNGSIK occupies two elegant hanok buildings — a main house and an annex — that recall a noble family estate, framed by a garden as striking as the architecture itself. The restaurant serves a refined hanjeongsik (traditional Korean course meal) built on fresh, seasonal ingredients and time-honored Korean cooking methods.

Day 3 · Oct 24 12:10–13:10 · Lunch
Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex — grass-covered royal tombs of Silla Silla Royal Tombs

Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex

Explore one of Gyeongju's most iconic heritage sites, where 23 royal tombs of the Silla Kingdom are preserved together. Visit Cheonmachong, the only excavated royal tomb open to the public.

Day 3 · Oct 24 13:20–14:30 · Final stop of the Fam Tour
Full Schedule

Three days, hour by hour

All transfers, meals, guided tours and inspections listed below are included in the fam tour program. The schedule may be adjusted for weather or operational reasons.

* The above schedule is subject to change due to operational circumstances.

Day 1 Thursday, October 22 Incheon → Busan
TimeProgramRemarks
MorningIncheon → BusanBy coach
13:00–14:00LunchHanwoo Bansang
15:00–16:00BIBIBIDANGTea Ceremony Experience
16:30–17:30Haeundae Blueline ParkAttraction
18:00–20:00Dinner & Busan City IntroductionPark Hyatt Busan
21:00Hotel Check-inWyndham Grand Busan
Day 2 Friday, October 23 Busan → Gyeongju
TimeProgramRemarks
09:00–09:40Convention Center InspectionBEXCO
09:40–10:00Unique Venue InspectionNurimaru APEC House
10:20–11:00Hotel InspectionSigniel Busan
11:10–12:30LunchGeumsubokguk
13:00–13:30Convention Center InspectionBPEX
14:30–15:30Transfer to GyeongjuBy coach
15:30–16:30Bulguksa TempleGuided tour
17:00–18:00Gyeongju Expo Grand ParkAPEC 2025 Legacy Hall
18:00–18:30Hotel InspectionHilton Gyeongju
18:30–20:00Dinner & Gyeongju Introduction
20:30–21:30Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond Night TourGuided tour
21:30Hotel Check-inGyeongju
Day 3 Saturday, October 24 Gyeongju → Incheon
TimeProgramRemarks
09:00–10:00Convention Center InspectionHICO
10:00–11:00Unique Venue InspectionHwangNyongWon
11:00–12:00Flashback GyerimImmersive media art
12:10–13:10LunchGodobeol
13:20–14:30Daereungwon ★ End of Fam TourAncient Tomb Complex
14:30–15:30Departure to IncheonBy coach

Reserve your place on the official Fam Tour

Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to WFDSA World Congress Korea 2026 participants. Review the itinerary above, then submit your application — our team will confirm your participation by email.

Apply for the Fam Tour

Application deadline and eligibility details will be announced by the organizing committee.

Sponsored by
Busan Metropolitan City Busan Tourism Organization Gyeongju City Gyeongju Hwabaek Convention Bureau