February 2018.02
‘Spring's Back,’ Welcoming in the Spring!
New Attractions
Songnidan-gil 1
Yongsan Crafts Museum 2
Secret Bapsang 3
Sieoso Hotel 4
Pak No-Soo Art Museum 5
Hyoja Bakery 6
Running Man Theme Park 7
Real K-POP Dance 8
Special Recommendations
Seoullo 7017, Seoullo Terrace 9 Dasi (Again) Sewoon Project 10 Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway 11 [Incheon] Ganghwa, Songdo, Nam-gu 12 [Ulsan] Taehwagang Garden Show 2018 13
SNS Hot Place! ‘Songnidan-gil’
‣ Songnidan-gil! The 2018 SNS Sensation! Visitors from all over are coming to take a walk along Jamsil’s Seokchon Lake! We’re here to tell you all about what makes this particular attraction so popular! Seokchon Lake Mizza Sikdang Seoulism
180, Jamsil-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 14, Ogeum-ro, 18-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 435, Baekjegobun-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul Post inquiries at the Instagram +82-2-412-0190 +82-2-425-0809 account provided below Cherry Blossom Festival : - Pork cutlet with salted pollack roe 12,000 won - Americano 4,000 won Early April - Curry rice with spinach and - Latte 4,500 won (Schedule is subject to change crab meat 12,000 won - Imported Beer 10,000 won depending on the bloom time) - Udo Peanut Makgeolli 6,000 won – 30,000 won Coming soon - Instagram @___mizza Instagram @seoulism_gallerycafe - Cafe : 13:00 - 17:50 - 11:30 - 14:30 Always open - Bar : 18:00 - 23:00 - 17:30 - 20:30 (Closed Mondays) Jamsil Station (Line 2), Exit 2 15 min walk fromExit 1, Seokchon Station (Line 8) 10minwalk fromExit 2, SeokchonStation(Line 8)
‣ Introduction to Main Attractions Attraction Description - Jamsilhosugyo Bridge divides the lake into the East Lake & West Lake. Seokchon - The East Lake is quiet and peaceful with a great path for walking, while the West Lake features a view of Lotte World. Lake - The Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off next to the lake in early April just in time for the blooming season. No entrance fee. (Some programs require an entrance fee) - Mizza, meaning “beautiful sisters,” is a restaurant home to fusion Korean cuisine. - All cuisine is free of artificial flavoring, while the featured dish, pork cutlet with salted pollack Mizza Sikdang roe, is handmade and low in sodium content. - Antique pieces and wallpapering give the interior a warm, vintage feeling. - Enjoy a refreshing drink while taking in Songnidan-gil’s beautiful landscape. Operates as a cafe during the day and a bar at night. Seoulism - Quench your thirst with a rare, premium seasonal beer. - Catch the breath-taking view of the 123-floor Lotte World Tower, especially around sunset.
* Songnidan-gil Keypoint! - Rear alleyway behind the road contains a number of small, quaint cafes. * Seokchon Lake Cherry Blossom Festival! - Cherry Blossoms typically bloom each year between March and early April. - Enjoy 3 days of various cultural arts performances (Cherry Blossom Concert, Caricature drawings, Photo contests, etc.) * Songnidan-gil is the Hot Spot on SNS! - Cafes (Gbdcoffee, Seoulism, Eclipse, Narong’s, etc.) - Bakeries (Lala Bread, Oh, Linzi, Moca, etc.) - 1 - Home of Korean Traditional Craftworks Yongsan Crafts Museum
Yongsan Crafts Museum
274, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul - Operation Hours : Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 – 19:00 +82-2-2199-6180 - Closed Mondays
On-site : KOR Pottery Workshops & Hanbok Dress Up Shops
‣ Culture complex facilities help pass down & instill traditional culture while providing space for crafts exhibitions & learning.
‣ Professionally-made traditional crafts retail shops are recommended as the perfect spot to pick up nice souvenirs.
‣ Take in hanji, metal and other various Korean crafts.
‣ Pottery workshops available every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday. Come and make your own pottery!
‣ Hanbok dress up shop also provides rental & purchasing from Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00am to 18:00pm
Location Features Facilities Information
Basement 1 Senior Crafts Workshop Wooden & painted crafts storage, Parking lot, etc.
1st floor Crafts Retail Shop Professionally-made traditional crafts retail shop
- Lacquer, mother-of-pearl and metal crafts workshop 2nd floor Professional Crafts Workshop - Pottery workshop & Hanbok dress up shop, rest area - Metal, enamel, fabric, hanji crafts workshops and more 3rd floor Senior Crafts Workshop - Crafts learning centers, offices, rest area Multi-purpose hall, 4th floor Holding of events & performances Outdoor performance hall
· 3 min walk from Exit 3, Hangangjin Station (Line 6) · Large buses may use the Namsan Park parking lot / 5,400 won per hour · Various products and programs are available through the workshops · Nearby attractions include Itaewon street, Blue Square, VERA Pizza, Hyundai Card Music Library, etc.
- 2 - In-season ingredients for well-being cuisine Secret Bapsang
Secret Bapsang 9, Noksapyeong-daero, 32-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul - Korean blood sausage, Grilled sole with butter 20,000 won - Fried garlic chicken wings 18,000 won - Rice with salmon and garlic sauce, Rice with +82-2-2254-0505 marinated crab and herring roe 13,000 won - Spicy octopus soup 12,000 won No website available Monday - Saturday 11:30 - 23:00 On-site : KOR, ENG Break 15:00 - 17:00, Kitchen closes at 22:00 Closed Sundays Cash & foreign credit card transactions available
‣ Secret Bapsang uses the freshest ingredients for a healthy cuisine, providing a plethora of single-serving appetizers that also nicely accompany an alcoholic beverage ‣ Head Chef Kim Hee-jong minimizes the use of sauces to preserve the original taste of the ingredients while concocting a natural flavoring for everyone to enjoy ‣ Secret Bapsang features 3 side dishes along with soup for each main course, including rice with salmon and garlic sauce, bibimbap with octopus sauce, rice with marinated crab and herring roe, and spicy octopus soup, while featuring spicy tomato noodle soup, chilled cow’s foot jelly, spicy grilled pork belly, grilled sole with butter, Korean blood sausage and more appetizers ‣ Tips for a more delicious meal - Recommended menu item for February & March: Grilled back ribs set (15,000 won). Currently planning spring menu featuring in-season ingredients! - Be sure to order traditional spirits and cocktails, makgeolli or beer to complement your meal - Always feel free to enjoy the new, in-season ingredient-based menu items - Enjoy traditional cuisine such as spicy grilled pork belly and Korean blood sausage as well as spicy tomato noodle soup, caesar salad with cabbage and rice cake and new-concept menu items from the chef
· 5 min walk from Exit 4, Itaewon Station (Line 6) or from Exit 3, Noksapyeong Station (Line 6) · 6호선 한강진역 3번 출구 도보 3분 거리 · Victory Parking Lot near Itaewon Station, Yongsan-gu Office Parking Lot, etc. · -대형버스의For those in경우tour남산공원buses, use주차장Jangchung이용,1Arena시간에(400won per 5 mins, Parking available for large buses) · Great tour package opportunities available featuring the National Museum of Korea and the War · 공방과 연계한 다양한 상품 및 프로그램 개발 Memorial of Korea, in addition to more food culture areas such as Itaewon and Gyeongnidan-gil · Nearby등 주변attractions관광 가능include Itaewon, Gyeongnidan-gil, Haebangchon, Central City, Hangang Park, Namsan Cable Car Station, etc.
- 3 - Experience traditional culture through storytelling! Sieoso Hotel
Sieoso Hotel
11, Eulji-ro 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Double room: 99,000 won (2 person) Telephone: +82-2-2278-7134 Twin room: 110,000 won (2 person) Family room: 220,000 won (4 person) FAX: +82-2-2278-7138 / Online reservations available sieoso.com/en Check-in 14:00, Check-out 11:00 Website: KOR, ENG, CHN, JPN / Free breakfast 7:00 - 9:00 On-site: KOR, ENG, CHN, JPN Hanbok Dress-up: 12:00 - 21:00 Other facilities 12:00 - 21:00 Cash & foreign credit card transactions available
‣ “Sieoso” means the place where the king rests. At first, it may seem nothing more than a temporary resting spot, but all guests are to be treated like a king! ‣ The 5-floor Sieoso Hotel’s lobby is dressed with traditional souvenirs including pottery tea sets & knotwork. ‣ All professionally-crafted Icheon pottery and knotwork are on display for retail purchase and decorative pillars drape the walls in the hallway connecting the guest rooms and cafes. They serve to welcome all guests to the hotel as they take the shape of a bird. ‣ Guest rooms come in various forms from dormitories to twin rooms, 6-person rooms with an ondol floor heating system and more. All room are decorated with traditional items to mimic that of a hanok interior. This comes highly recommended for foreign guests to experience a more traditional atmosphere with a wooden door plate, pottery vases, lattice windows, traditional butterfly wedges and stone dressers! ‣ The basement main floor has about 20 different hanbok’s available to try on and convenient backdrops for photo-taking. Free breakfast is provided beginning at 7am and all rooms come with a computer with Internet access & printing. ‣ The 5thfloor rooftop has a unique garden with a dirt and stone path great for walking open 24 hours a day. The artificial stone wall and the smoke ventilation opening have been renovated to be modeled after Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon and the Namsan Beacon Mound respectively.
· 5 min walk from Exit 10 or 11, Euljiro 3-ga Station (Lines 2&3) or from Exit 9, Euljiro 3-ga (Line 3) · 15 min walk from the public curbside bus parking lot of Tapgol Park · 5 min walk from GS Times Cho-dong 1 & 2 parking lots (12-hour parking: 18,000 won) · Great tour package opportunities available featuring city tourist spots such as Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Jongmyo Shrine, Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung Palaces · Nearby attractions include Namsan, Deoksugung, Haebangchon, Gyeongnidan-gil, Namsan Hanok Village, Insa-dong, etc.
- 4 - Meet the wonderful artwork of Artist Pak No-Soo! Pak No-Soo Art Museum
Pak No-Soo Art Museum 34, Ogin 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Adults (Ages 25-64): 3,000 won Young adults (Ages 13-25): 1,800 won +82-2-2148-4171 Children (Ages: 7-12): 1,200 won
https://www.jfac.or.kr Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 - 18:00 (Doors close at 17:30) On-site : KOR (Instructor Program from Tuesday – Friday starting at 15:00) Closed Mondays, Lunar New Year’s Day & Chuseok Day Cash & foreign credit card transactions available
‣ Come experience the craftsmanship and workspace of 1st gen. Korean painter Pak No-soo. The house was recently renovated into a museum after his having lived there for 40 years ※ Artist Pak No-soo (1927 – 2013) : He modernized the traditional concept of ink wash painting with his own unique style and some of the works of moderate color yet pronounced definition of this standout Korean painter include “Emptiness Under the Moonlight” and “Under the Willows.” ‣ As Seoul’s very first registered art museum, it contains all 1,000 or so of his works on display ‣ The museum is home to 8 exhibit halls and classrooms hosting art education programs for children as well as instructor-led, 40-minute c lasses - How to apply for the Instructor Program : On-site registration (limited to 15 person for inside viewing) ‣ “Midsummer Garden” is on display until August 26, 2018, in celebration of the museum’s 4 year anniversary - “Midsummer Garden” is the third exhibition of chronological exhibitions at Pak No-Soo Art Museum, mainly displaying landscape works for people who are yet familiar with Oriental painting - Features Artist Pak’s works from the mid 70s to the mid 80s ‣ Souvenirs featuring his artwork are on sale
· 16 min walk from Exit 2, Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) · Park at the off-street tourist bus parking lot in Jeokseon-dong near Gwanghwamun Plaza and walk for 20 mins. · Various exhibit programs available featuring approximately 1,000 different items on display · Nearby attractions include Seochon Street, Tongin Market, Pirundae-ro, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, etc.
- 5 - Faithful to traditional flavor for over 30 years! Hyoja Bakery
Hyoja Bakery 54, Pirundae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 5,000 won: Cornbread, onion cream cheese bagel, fig bagel, pumpkin sticky rice bread, sweet potato sticky rice bread +82-2-736-7629 4,000 won: Cream cheese mocha bun, vanilla cream bouchee
No website available
On-site : KOR, ENG, CHN, JPN Operating Hours: 8:00 - 22:00
Cash & foreign credit card transactions available
‣ Owner Yoo Jae-young opened Hyoja Bakery’s doors in 1988 and became famous for having provided bread to the Blue House Security Office for over 10 years. Certified as a trans fat-free bakery, all delicious baked goods are guaranteed to be healthy for consumption and hosts visitors from both the neighborhood and all across the country. ‣ The top 5 menu items are cornbread, onion cream cheese bagel, fig bagel, pumpkin sticky rice bread, and cream cheese mocha buns. - Items such as red bean donuts and financier go well with coffee. For a softer chewy texture, enjoy vanilla cream bouchee or cheese soufflé. Cream puffs are also very popular as a breakfast menu item. ‣ Foreign customers particularly enjoy traditional senbei, manju, fig bagel, pumpkin sticky rice bread, and sweet potato sticky rice bread. - U-Know Yunho from TVXQ has even paid the bakery a visit prompting many Japanese fans to stop by as well. One side of the store is even decorated in pictures and posters of U-Know Yunho. ‣ Tips for enjoying Hyoja Bakery! - Garlic, streusel bread and other baked items are occasionally given for free with large purchases or to frequent customers. - Hyoja Bakery does not have any separate space designated for eating, but across the street at Hyoja Café, free forks and plates are provided, on top of a 500 won discount on any coffee menu item. - Hyoja Café is decorated with an array of figurines, perfect for taking selfies and other photos!
· 10 min walk from Exit 1 or 2 of Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) · Park at the off-street tourist bus parking lot in Jeokseon-dong near Gwanghwamun Plaza and walk for 15 mins. Passenger car parking in front of bakery · Great tour package opportunities available featuring famous areas including Seochon, Samcheong-dong, Insa-dong and Bukchon Hanok Village · Nearby attractions include Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung Palaces, Myeong-dong, Tongin Market, Buam-dong, Pak No-Soo Art Museum, etc.
- 6 - Now in Insa-dong! Running Man Ep.1 Treasure Hunt!
RUNNING MAN Ep.1 Treasure Hunt
41, Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Hana Bldg, B1) Admission Fee : 16,000 won ※ Group admission & inquiries : ※ Discount for military officers, handicapped, servicemen +82-2-2034-0606 (Vouchers required) / No duplicate discounts http://www.running-man.kr/eng/main.do Website: KOR, ENG, CHN (Simplified)·CHN (Traditional) Operation Hours: 10:00 – 20:00 (Doors close at 19:00) On-site: KOR, ENG, CHN (tour guide device available)
Cash & foreign credit card transactions available
‣ Become the star of the hit TV program! Now you can partake in the very same challenges! - Become a member of your own Running Man team! Experience the exact game format as seen on TV during Running Man Ep.1’s Treasure Hunt! - Complete the missions! Challenge yourself and your team up to 8 members to complete the missions as they are given and find the R-points! ‣ ‘Running Man Ep.1 Treasure Hunt’ Guide
Category Description - Speed is the number one factor in Running Man! Get moving so you can Run Run! get the R-points! Ball Toss - You can’t do it alone! Teamwork is a must! Ring Hang - How much can I take?! I gotta push my limits! Lowered Maze - Winding path? No problem! Which lights are hiding our R-points?!
· Jongak Station, Exit 3-1 → Straight for 13 meters then turn left → Straight for 20 meters → Hana Bldg, B1 · Use the parking lot of Hana Bldg, (2 hours free) · Great tour package opportunities available featuring the War Memorial of Korea, Yeonpyeongdo Peace Memorial Park and Cheorwon Peace Observatory · Nearby attractions include Alive Museum, Dynamic Maze Ep. 1, Play Poop, Dark Rooms, and SM Duty-free Store
- 7 - Learn your favorite artist’s dance moves! Real K-POP Dance
Real K-POP Dance 50,000 won per class (Includes completion 48, Donggyo-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul certificate and photo & video footage)
www.realkpopdance.com Everyday 10:00 - 21:00
[email protected] - Website : CHN, JPN, ENG +82-10-3445-2737 / KOR, ENG - On-site : KOR, ENG
‣ Exciting K-POP dance lessons for loyal foreign fans ‣ Thought-out instructions from actual backup dancers to your favorite artists ‣ Offering single dance lessons & One-week K-POP camp ‣ Completion certificate, photo & video footage provided for the proper K-POP experience ‣ Group class sizes may range from 3 – 30 people while 1:1 classes are also available ‣ The program has been covered on overseas networks including BBC of UK, ESPN of U.S. and NET of Indonesia ‣ Program funding provided by the Korean Tourism Organization ‣ Various hotel/convention center performances are also provided - K-POP performances, traditional performances, fusion Korean classical, musical gala show, English MC, lighting, acoustics - Incentives & hotel/convention center performances for MICE events are also provided
· 10 min walk from Exit 1, Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2) · Free parking inside the building · Great tour package opportunities available through Hongik University, YG Entertainment, DMC and other media stations · Nearby attractions include Ewha Womans University-Sinchon Street, Hongik University Street, “Yeontral Park” (along the Gyeongui Line Forest Park, Yeonnam-dong)
- 8 - Seoullo 7017’s Modern Fine Cuisine Hub Seoullo Terrace
Seoullo Terrace 18, Daewoo Foundation Building, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Website : KOR On-site : KOR, ENG
www.seoulloterrace.com/ - Operating Hours : Monday - Sunday 10:00 to 22:00 RSVP contact differs per business. ※ Hours differ per business Please refer to the website. - Open 7 days a week
‣ The building is filled with restaurants directly connected to the Seoullo 7017 walkway, offering as many as 20 different cafes and eateries from basement level 1 to the 3rd floor aboveground. ‣ The Daewoo Foundation Building was originally built in 1985 and having been recently remodeled, was once the birthplace of the much revered, Yi Deok-hyeong of the Joseon Dynasty. There is a study/resting area located on the 1st floor lobby containing books about the famous figure. ‣ Restaurant atmosphere and interior are sleek and modern in design, while the 2nd floor Starbucks front window overlooks the Seoullo 7017 walkway. ‣ Seoul Station, Sungnyemun Gate, Namdaemun Market and Namsan Park are all within a 200m radius of each other for sightseeing with ease, while using the side road on the right side of the building will bring you to Namsan Park’s Seoul Seonggwak-gil and even the infamous staircase from the drama, “My Lovely Sam Soon." Category Restaurant Recommendations (Menu Recommendations & Locations) Pub Coyote Saloon (Brick Oven Pizza & Beer, 2nd floor), Koh Shifu (Chinese Pub, 1st floor) A to Z Café (Vegetables, fruits, salads & juice, B1), Café b (Environmentally-friendly design coffee, 1st Cafes & Bakeries floor), Godiva (Belgium premium chocolate, 2nd floor), Baekmidang (Organic coffee & ice cream, 2nd floor),Brioche Doree (French bakery, 1st floor) Chimyeon Sikdang (Noodles, 3rd floor), Villa de Spicy (Tteokbokki, 3rd floor), 300 Zip (Bean Korean Food sprout and rice soup, B1), Snowfox (Lunchbox ,2nd floor) Sogooseul Hambak (Homemade-style hamburger steak, 3rd floor), Kon Thai (Thai cuisine, 3rd floor), Fukuoka Motsunabe (Japanese cuisine, 3rd floor), Kervan (Turish cuisine, 3rd floor), Bun Patty Bun Western Food (Handmade hamburgers, 3rd floor), Indi Table (Indian cuisine, 1st floor), Han 6 Gam (Steak, B1), Emoi (Vietnamese cuisine, B1), Katsuya (Japanese pork cutlet, B1)
· 4 min walk from Exit 8, Seoul Station (Line 1, Line 4, Gyeongui Line, Airport Line), 6 min walk from Exit 4, Hoehyeon Station (Line 4) · Basement parking garage available (2 hours free parking when using shopping mall / 2,000 won each additional 30 mins.) - Large buses may use the public-managed, curbside parking lot in front of the Hanjin Duty-Free Shop (533, Namdaemun-ro 5-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul), 250 won every 5 mins. · Great cuisine tour package opportunities available at Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong. Walking courses also available at Namsan Park · Nearby attractions include Seoullo 7017, Seven Luck Casino, Namdaemun Market, Namsan Mountain, Sungnyemun Gate, Myeong-dong, etc.
- 9 - First reopening of Sewoon Shopping Center in 50 years Dasi (Again) Sewoon Project
Dasi (Again) Sewoon Project 2-1, Jangsa-dong, Jongno-gu (Sewoon Again Plaza) Sewoon Support Center : +82-2-2273-5505 Sewoon Again Plaza, Deck : 24 hrs. (Rooftop 9:00 - 20:00) Shopping Center (Weekdays / Saturday 9:00 – 19:00 / Sewoon Tour Guide : http://sewoon.org/ Closed Sundays) Website opening in March On-site : KOR, ENG
‣ The Sewoon Shopping Center regeneration project, operating under the name ‘Dasi (Again) Sewoon Project,’ took four years and was completed on September 19, 2017. ‣ The Sewoon, Cheonggye & Daerim Shopping Centers retained both their original look while receiving a fresh makeover through the urban regeneration project for a new upgrade including a walkway deck, plaza, rooftop area and more ‣ Sewoon Tour Recommended Course (1 hr.) - Sewoon Again Plaza → Sewoon Hall (Exhibition) → Artifacts Exhibition Hall → Sewoon Rooftop → Fab Lab Seoul (5th floor) → Sewoon Shopping Center Courtyard (5th floor) → SE:CLOUD (Asia Shopping Center 3rd floor) → Sewoon Basement → 3rd floor Walkway Deck Sewoon Again Bridge) → Sewoon Again Plaza ‣ Sewoon Hanbal Dubal Tour registration is available at http://sewoon.org/ Location Program & Contents Etc. - Located on 9th floor of Sewoon Shopping Center reveals an encompassing visual of the Sewoon city, from Jongmyo Shrine to Namsan Mountain 9:00 - 20:00 Rooftop - Installed with observation area, resting area & rooftop grass area / Various events are scheduled to take place Artifacts Exhibition Hall Joseon Dynasty Central Government Bureau is Seoul City’s first local preservation exhibition - Sewoon Shopping Located on 5th floor of Sewoon Shopping Center / Wide open space between Sewoon Shopping Center Courtyard 5th – 8th floors leave a strangely alluring impression Center 5th Floor Sewoon Basement Former boiler room of the Sewoon Shopping Center remodeled into educational space 9:00 - 18:00 Sewoon Walkway Deck - 3rd Floor Walkway Deck – Runs from Jongmyo Shrine to Namsan Mountain - (Maker’s Cube) - Sewoon Makers’ Cube located on Walkway Deck (Space available for 4th Industrial Revolution startups) Seoul Fab Lab Maker’s Space (Maker equipment available, Operates various education programs) Sewoon Shopping Center 5th Floor
· Exit 12, Jongno 3-ga Station (Line 3) / Exit 2, Euljiro 3-ga Station (Line 2) · Parking lot (Public parking lot at the lower end of both sides of the mall / Jongmyo public parking lot) · City tours available with themes centered around urban regeneration, the city & architecture · Nearby attractions include the Dasi (Again) Sewoon Project and nearby sites (Jongmyo Shrine, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Namsan Mountain, and Gwangjang Market, etc.)
- 10 - Take a romantic walk along the palace wall Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway
Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway - Always open (Operating hours of Deoksugung: 09:00 – 21:00) 99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul (Deoksugung Palace) ※ Entrance closes : 20:00, Closed Mondays www.deoksugung.go.kr Free
+82-2-751-0734 Website : KOR, ENG
‣ The stonewall walkway, surrounding the palace for the past 500 years is 1.1km in length and has been selected among one of Korea’s top 100 beautiful walkways. ‣ 100m strip addition to the walkway opened last year, while despite the walkway in front of the British Embassy currently contains no outlet, there will be a side entrance added to allow for palace access at either end of the walkway. This will enable the completion of the walkway to make a full turn around the palace. ‣ In the spring, the trees lining the walkway grow full of leaves, while autumn brings about a romantic mood to the atmosphere with beautiful, yellow foliage. In both the spring and autumn, the walkway itself transforms into an atelier with a display of wonderful oil paintings. ‣
· 4 min walk from Exit 12, Jongno 3-ga Station (Lines 1, 3 & 5) · 6 min walk from Exit 3, Euljiro 4-ga Station (Line 5) · Only public parking available (400 won per 5 mins, 4,800 won per hour) · Public parking available for large buses on Dongsulla-gil (Total of 9 spaces / 500 won per 5 mins) · Being located by Gwangjang Market provides great tour courses including a simple walk or heading to the observation area following a meal · Jewelry & lighting shopping centers in the area also provide an opportunity for ’Bling Bling’-themed tour courses · Nearby attractions include Jongmyo Shrine, Changdeokgung Palace, Gwangjang Market, Cheonggyecheon Stream, and Jewelry shopping centers
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Incheon, Full of Wonder - Ganghwa, Songdo, Nam-gu - Goryeosan Azalea Festival – Come breathe in the azaleas & fresh mountain air! 599, Maesohol-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon (Goindol Plaza / Nearby Goryeosan Mountain) +82-32-930-3578
April 14, 2018 (Saturday) - April 22, 2018 (Sunday) www.ganghwa.go.kr/open_content/festival - Events : Azalea Display, Azalea Smartphone Photo Expo, Azalea Postcard Expo (Saturday &Sunday) - Goindol Plaza : Operates local eatery marketplace, promotion &sales of agricultural andspecialty products Free entrance - Goryeosan Mountain: Azalea Photo Zone (Goryeosan Mountain Peak), Getting to Know Goryeosan Expo, Photo Expo
Tip: Ganghwa-gun was designated as 2018’s hot tourist spot, Goindol Plaza parking lot (5,000 won per vehicle) Many sites around the area include Goindol Park, Ganghwa Sightseeing Platform, Ganghwa Hwamunseok Cultural Center, Ganghwa Peace Observatory, Seongmodo Mineral Springs, etc. Muse Academy - An unforgettable cultural experience for all foreign K-POP fans! 17, Harmony-ro 36-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, (3rd floor) / +82-32-833-6616
http://www.museacademy.kr - K-POP DANCE : One-day dance-mastering class (1 song) - Cost : 25,000 won per person (Class size of 10-20 students, 90mins) - Class: Warming-up - Learning basics - Dance - Filming & recording provided - Instructor Team : University professors & entertainment agency trainers
Tip: CD of class footage also available. Footage may be used for travel agency marketing Nearby attractions: Songdo Central Park (Hanok Village), G-Tower Observatory, Triple Street, NC Cube Canal Walk, etc. Incheon Training Center for Intangible Cultural Properties – Various free programs offered to educate foreigners on Korean traditional culture 599, Maesohol-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon RSVP Inquiries : +82-32-440-8080
Admission Fee : Free (Covers instructor & materials fees) http://ilc.incheon.go.kr - Activities Available : Choose among Smithing, Sedge grass design (wancho), March – September, 2018 9:00 - 18:00 Dancheong, Wooden sculpturing, Embroidery, Learning about salt & Tea ceremony (Tuesday, Thursday : 10:00 – 18:00 - Time & Number of People : 2 hrs per activity / Approx. 25 people / Saturday : 14:00 – 16:00) - After RSVPing two weeks in advance, submit an application for participation
Tip: Free RSVP available once event, day, time & number of people have been determined Nearby attractions: Singi Market (selected by KTO as 2018’s leading traditional market), Subong Park, Dohobu Government Buiilding, etc..
- 12 - Bask in the vibrant colors of Taehwagang Garden! Taehwagang Garden Show 2018
Ulsan Taehwagang Grand Park
107, Taehwa-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan Free entrance
10:00 - 22:00 Free entrance
http://www.ulsan.go.kr/english/index Open everyday
+82-52-229-3320～26 Website : KOR, ENG / On-site : KOR, ENG
[Outline] ‣ Event : Taehwagang Garden Show
‣ Period : April 13, 2018 (Friday) - April 21, 2018 (Saturday) / 9 days
‣ Theme: History, culture & ecosystem of Taehwagang River
‣ Slogan : Bask in the vibrant colors of Taehwagang Garden!
‣ Sponsor : Ulsan Metropolitan City, Taehwagang Garden Show Organization Committee
‣ Operation : Korean Garden Design Institute, Korean Society of Landscape Architects ‣ Event Features : 64 gardens, 13 floriculture expo, symposium, performances, exhibitions, etc.
Garden Symposium Talk Show Performance Exhibition
· 30 – 40 mins. by limousine bus No. 5001 from KTX Ulsan Station · For tour buses, please use the parking lot on lower side of Namgu Taehwagyo Bridge by waterside · Various things to see: Green Festival, Rock Festival, Honor Guard Performance, City Art Group, Acoustic Guitar Performances, etc. · Nearby attractions include Seonbawi Rock, Cave Pia, Yeongnam Alps, Daewangam Park, Ganjeolgot Cape, Oegosan Onggi Village, etc.
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Published Date: February 28, 2018 (Vol.2) Publisher: Tourism Marketing Team at Seoul Tourism Organization Editor (Inquiries): ‣ Manager: Deputy Chief Im woojin at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-0809 / E) [email protected] ‣ English: Associate Park Haerim at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-0879 / E) [email protected] ‣ Chinese: Associate Jeon Haesol at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-0835 / E) [email protected] ‣ Japanese: Associate Hwang Jinah at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-8126 / E) [email protected]
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