2017.11 SEOUL TOUR+ NEWSLETTER A Newly Revived Seoul for the New Year
New & Recommended Attractions
SeMA Bunker 1 Oil Tank Culture Park 2 Gyeongchun Line Forest Park 3 Bae Ryeom’s House in Gye-dong 4 Hong Geon-ik’s House in Pirun-dong Seoul Sewerage Science Museum 5 [Special] Incheon Hot Place ➁ ‘Songdo’ 6
Special Recommendations
Seoullo 7017's Food Space: Seoulista 7 Seoul City Wall Museum 8 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Special 9 Exhibition
Barrier-Free Tours
Seoul Upcycling Plaza 10 Seoul Science Center 11
A secret bunker has opened up in Seoul, SeMA Bunker
SeMA Bunker Basement of 2-11, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Tue~Sun 10:00~18:00 (Road name address unassigned) ※ Closed on Mondays & Jan 1 sema.seoul.go.kr Free admission Website: KOR/ENG/CHN/JPN ※ Group inquiries +82-2-2124-8800 / KOR & ENG available On-site: KOR/ENG
‣ A secret underground space discovered while building the Yeouido Transfer Center in 2005 - At the time of the discovery, the locked area was investigated through a videoscope. It is presumed to be a security and escape facility for high-ranking government officials in the 1970s and holds historical significance in the fact that it is a holdover from the Cold War era. ‣ It was designated as a future heritage of Seoul in 2013, and opened in October of this year as a specialized complex arts and culture space in Yeouido. - A 150-pyeong exhibition space and 20-pyeong historical gallery were created while preserving the original state of the facility. ‣ Permanent and special exhibitions are held frequently (exhibition schedules can be checked on the website). ‣ How to enjoy SeMa Bunker - Take a look around the shower booth and restroom preserved in the original state in the room that is presumed to have been used by the VIP (you can also try sitting on the restored VIP sofa) - See the 50cm piece of the bunker's core to get an idea of the thickness of the bunker (you can verify that the bunker was built meticulously to endure all types of bombs) - See the original state of the bunker at the time of discovery and watch a clip of the planning process at the historic gallery (VIP space)
· 7 min walk from Exit 3 of Yeouido Station on Subway Line 5/9
· Use public parking lot in front of Yeouido Park (500won per 5 min), large bus parking available · Can create tour products themed 'Secrets of Seoul' in connection with the Gyeonghuigung Palace Air-raid Shelter and the Ghost Station in Sinseol-dong · Surrounding attractions include the Kensington Hotel Sky Lounge, Seoul Conrad Hotel Sky Lounge, Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park, etc.
- 1 - From oil to culture, Oil Tank Culture Park
Oil Tank Culture Park - Free admission 87, Jeungsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul - T6 cafe : beverages 4,000~6,000won
Park : open all year www.parks.seoul.go.kr/culturetank Exhibition center : Tue~Sun 09:00~18:00 ※Group inquiries +82-2-376-8410 / KOR & ENG Website: KOR / On-site : KOR/ENG/CHN/JPN information available leaflets provided
‣ The oil tank constructed by Seoul after the oil crisis in 1973 has been revived into a complex cultural space. - The oil tank was classified as a class-1 security facility, prohibited from public access until recently ‣ Consists of 5 tanks that have been transformed into theaters or exhibitions, 1 new tank and an outdoor cultural space Facility Classification Details - The plaza at the entrance of the Oil Tank Culture Park T0 Culture Yard - Various events such as public markets, performances, etc., are held (refer to website for 2018 event schedule) - A tank that was used to store oil. You can see the retaining walls of the old oil tank and rockface of Maebongsan T1 Pavilion Mountain. - Exhibitions are held inside; refer to website for 2018 exhibition schedule - Consists of an upper outdoor stage and lower theater using the retaining walls of the oil tank and rockface of T2 Performance Hall Maebongsan Mountain. - Among the 5 tanks, the oil tanks from the past have been preserved in their original form T3 Original Tank - Even the tanks buried underground have been connected through an iron bridge (you can go inside the facility) Complex Culture T4 - Preserved the 15m-high tank structure; holds exhibitions and workshops Space T5 Story Hall - Contains the story behind the oil tank transforming into the Oil Tank Culture Park T6 Community Center - A building constructed using the iron dismantled from the T2; an office and cafe is operated inside ‣ Tip ※ Walking course around the park : takes about 70min - Take photos at the photo zone located off the road outside of T5 where you can see a cross section of Maebongsan. - See the sky through the round collage on the roof of T6 - Find the 17-year-old 'lonely paulownia tree' between the cement walls of T4 - Find the oil measuring equipment that looks like a clock inside T4 and observe the stars inside the Pavilion after sunset
· 8min walk from Exits 2/3 of World Cup Stadium Station on Subway Line 6 · Use Oil Tank Culture Park Parking Lot (midsize vehicle: 600won per 10min, large vehicle: 900won per 10min) · Can create product in connection with newly revived exhibition centers such as Ieum Pium (Sewing History Museum), SeMa Bunker in the Yeouido underground bunker or SeMa storage in Seoul Innovation Park · Surrounding attractions include Gyeongui Line Forest Park, King Gongmin's Shrine in Changjeon-dong, Seoul, Maebongsan Pulmugol Blacksmith's Workshop - 2 - The tracks of the 'train to Chuncheon' become a romantic forest trail, Gyeongchun Line Forest Park
Gyeongchun Line Forest Park Area between Kwangwoon Univ. Station~Seoul Watch, Free abandoned railway premises, Gyeongchun Line, Seoul Hwarangdae Station, Steam Locomotive, 00:00~24:00 Narrow Gauge Railway Passenger Car +82-2-3783-5977 / KOR available Website : - / On-site : KOR
‣ The abandoned railway premises of Gyeongchun Line, which operated for 71 years from 1939 to December 2010 has been revived into a 'Green Welfare Space' ※ The Gyeongchun Line is the first railway facility established with Korean capital unlike most of the railways that have been built for the purpose of Japanese pillage during the Japanese Colonial Period. - A garden, walking trail and culture park has been created with emphasis on the characteristics of the longest remaining railway of Seoul - You can feel a sense of sentimentality while walking through the forest trail within the culture trail and can also ride a bicycle overlooking the area. - Following the Yeonnam-dong Gyeongui Line Forest Park, which is often referred to as 'Yeontral Park', it is receiving much love under the name 'Gongtral Park' ‣ Following the opening of zone 1/2, the 3rd zone will be open to the public on Nov. 18, 2017 ‣ Details on 3 zones of the Gyeongchun Line Forest Park - 1st zone: Gongdeok 2nd railway crossroad~Yuksa Samgeori (1.9km) / Enter from Exit 2 of Hwarangdae Station on Subway Line 6 - 2nd zone : Wolgye-dong~Gyeongchun Railroad Bridge~Seoul Tech Entrance (1.1km) / Enter from Exit 4 of Gongneung Station on Subway Line 7 - 3rd zone : Yuksa Samgeori~Samyuk Univ. Junction (3km) / Enter from subway line 6 Hwarangdae Station exit 2 ※ Tip : Connected in the order of 2nd zone→1st zone→3rd zone rather than 1st zone→3rd zone / The Seoul Tech Railroad Bridge~Dongbu Apartment Samgeori zone (0.2km), which connects 1st zone and 2nd zone is expected to be completed by the end of 2018. ‣ Introduction to photo zones in Gyeongchun Line Forest Park Classifi cation Hwarangdae Station Mika no. 5-56 Locomotive Railway NarrowGauge Railway - The last temporary station of the old Gyeongchun Line in Seoul - Produced at a Japanese electric vehicle production - A train that was operated on a railway with a - A wooden structure with a modern architectural center and introduced in 1952; a freight steam narrower gauge than general trains style andno. 300 of registered cultural properties locomotive that was operated on the Gyeongbu Line (Seoul~Busan) and discontinued after the - Operated on Suin Line (Suwon~Namincheon) and - Built during the Japanese colonial era as a train emergence of the diesel locomotive Suryeo Line (Suwon~Yeoju) until 1973 station - Used to be called 'Taereung Station' until 1958 - Can learn about the characteristics of freight - Consists of a steam locomotive in the front and 2 when the Korean Military Academy took over and locomotives (weight is about 102 tons, total amount passenger cars in the back changedit to 'Hwarangdae Station' of freight is 4,927,500 tons, total distance - You can step inside the passenger car and sit on a - Try sittingona passenger seat 1,642,500km) woodenseat, which is a rarity in trains these days
· 10min walk from Exit 2 of Hwarangdae Station on Subway Line 6 · Use Hwarangdae Station Transfer Parking Lot (50won per 5min) / Large bus parking available at Yongma Waterfall Park Public Parking Lot (100won per 5min) · Can create relaxation in city themed product in connection with Pureun Arboretum, Seoul Botanic Garden, etc. · Surrounding attractions include Nowon-gu Woodcraft Center, Gongneung-dong Dokkaebi Market, Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs, etc. - 3 - Experiencing art at newly opened, spacious hanok, Bae Ryeom’s House in Gye-dong Hong Geon-ik’s House in Pirun-dong
Bae Ryeom’s House in Gye-dong Hong Geon-ik’s House in Pirun-dong
Bae Ryeom‘s House, 89, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Hong Geon-ik‘s House, 14-4, Pirun-daero 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-1375 / Tue~Sun 10:00 ~ 18:00 +82-2-765-1374 / Tue~Sun 10:00~18:00
Entrance & viewing free of charge Entrance & viewing free of charge Special exhibition (Jedang Bae Ryeom&His House): ~March 25, 2018 Special exhibition
- The guest room ("sarangbang") that was used for exchange - Can feel the mood of a hanok and the history of Seochon at the separate building connecting to the backyard between artists of the time, has been reinterpreted to provide an - Can view the opposite room of the main building (submit interesting experience for tourists application after phone inquiry) 8min walk from Exit 1 of Anguk Station on Subway Line 3 3min walk fromExit 1 of Gyeongbokgung Station on Subway Line 3
‣ A special exhibition held at two 'public hanoks' that has been newly opened to the public ‣ The exhibition
- 4 - The most beautiful sewage treatment plant, Seoul Sewerage Science Museum
Seoul Sewerage Science Museum 250-15, Yongdap-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (road name address unassigned) Free admission inside Jungnang Sewage Treatment Center Tue~Sun 09:00~18:00 ※Closed Mondays sssmuseum.org ※Group inquiries +82-2-2211-2540 / KOR available Special exhibitions are under preparation, please use website or phone inquiries Website : KOR / On-site : KOR
‣ Korea's first sewage treatment plant, Jungnang Sewage Treatment Center, has been revived into a science museum in October 2017. - It has been treating wastewater from 10 districts of Seoul and septic tanks from 12 districts for 40 years since 1976. - The essential facilities of the existing sewage treatment center was integrated into the basement and as a result, an exhibition hall for experiencing the '100-year history of the sewerage' was established - An average of 250,000 tons of sewage is processed daily through the basement facilities and the purified water is used for park ponds, etc. ‣ Permanent exhibitions Classification Details Prologue - Birth of sewage facility: introduces types and causes of sewage drained to the sewage treatment plant such as domestic sewage or industrial wastewater
- Compares domestic/overseas drainage systems by period through a chronological table with the history of Korean and world sewerage systems - Introduces main sewage remains in the Bronze Age, Three Kingdoms Period and North/South States Period and exhibits excavated remains and artifacts Zone 1 - Exhibits the process of sewerage construction fromthe Joseon Period to present and the development of sewerage facilities ※Tip: Learn about Seoul's water treatment center by using the screen touch board and replica of Seoul
Zone 2 - Check the history and development of Jungnang Sewage Treatment Center and learn about modern sewage treatment methods through replicas and images ※Tip: Take a look at the underground sewerage systemthrough the replica and see the drain pipes made with various materials that have various uses - Take a look at the technology used for food and energy production by collecting resources that result fromthe sewage treatment process Zone 3 - Learn about the new technology for minimizing environmental pollutants and the research on re-use of treated water to relieve water shortages Zone 4 - Take a look at the various sewerage systems that appear in pop culture such as cultural works or movies Zone 5 - See the cause of sewage in factories or households through replicas and learn about conservation methods Zone 6 - A space where you can see the recycled water treatment facilities at the Jungnang Sewage Treatment Center
· 20min walk from Exit 8 of Janghanpyeong Station on Subway Line 5 · Use Jungnang Water Sewage Treatment Center parking lot (free for first 30min, 300won for each additional 10min), large bus parking available · Can create adult & children's tour product themed 'recycling' in connection with Mullae Art Village & studio experience program (upcycling art, glasswork, etc.) in the 'Recycling Center' across from Mullae Art Village · Surrounding attractions include Sowol Art Hall, Seongdong Yongdap Market, Wangsimni Doseon-dong Shopping Street, Geumnam Market, Ttukdo Market, Majang Livestock Products Market, etc.
- 5 - Incheon hot place ② Romantic Love Begins Here, ‘Songdo’
‣ With a romantic night view, Songdo (#Christmas #EndofYear #Love #NightView #Romantic #Luxury #GuardianFilmingSite #Shopping) Songdo international city, a city that has been made by covering over the mud flats of the Incheon sea! You can enjoy a relaxing stroll in the city, water sports, K-pop & traditional Korean culture experiences and shopping all in one area. In particular, the beautiful night views of Songdo will relieve all of your stress from daily life. This winter, let's travel to Songdo with our loved ones for Christmas and the end of the year! Central Park Triple Street NC Cube Canal Walk
D-dong 6th Fl, 33-4, Songdogwahak-ro 196, Technopark-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 16beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 107, Artcenter-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon
- Komarine boat house: +82-2-776-2534 - Monster VR:+82-32-310-9576 - G Tower: www.ifez.go.kr - KLIVE experience: +82-32-310-9691 +82-32-723-6300
- Water taxi: 4,000won - Monster VR: 5,000~32,000won - Canoe/boat: 25,000/35,000won - KLIVE experience: 14,000~20,000won ※ Please refer to website for details - G Tower, Hanok village: free ※ Please refer to website for details
- Water taxi: 10:00-18:00(21:00) - Canoe/boat: 9:00-30min before sunset - Monster VR: 10:30~22:00 www.monstervr.co.kr/songdo 11:00~21:30 - G Tower: Weekdays 10:00-20:00 - KLIVE experience: Tue~Sun 13:30~22:00 nccube.blog.me/ Weekend 10:00-18:00 ※ Please refer to homepage for details www.klivesongdo.co.kr - 5min walk from Central Park Station on Exit 4 of Central Park Station on Incheon Incheon Line 1 Exit 2 of Technopark Station on Incheon Line 1 Line 1 ‣ Main attractions Attraction Details - A large resting area in an exotic city, Korea's first artificial saltwater lake park where you can enjoy strolls and leisure activities Central Park - Night views at Gyeongwonjae and Hanok Village are spectacular and you can enjoy water leisure activities such as water taxis, canoe, kayaking, etc. - Street-type complex cultural space & shopping mall; connected to 'Hyundai Premium Outlets' through basement level Triple Street - KLIVE Experience Center: has the world's first hologram exhibit hall and you can view K-POP concerts and musicals - Monster VR: Korea's first and largest VR theme park in the city; can purchase 3-hour ticket - A European shopping street themed under the four seasons with a spring, summer, fall and winter section along the water canal NC Cube Canal Walk - Can shop for various brand products at the variously themed shops and cute cafes - Can enjoy delicious food, attractions, shopping and cultural performances
*Tips for hot places with great views nearby! - G-Tower: can see views and night views of Songdo for free (G-Tower 33rd floor) - Panoramic 65: can enjoy wine and food with night views at the highest place in Songdo (NEAT Tower 65th floor) - Caisson 24: complex cultural space with ocean views located in Solchan Park 1st floor (cafe, music, exhibition/performance, cultural experience), 2nd floor (dining pub, food)
- 6 - Restaurant on top of Seoullo 7017, Seoulista
Seoulista
Hotel Manu 1st Fl, 19, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Food : from 5,500won www.instagram.com/seoulista_seoullo Beer : from 7,500won
Mon~Sun 11:00~01:00 Cash & foreign credit cards accepted Group inquiries : +82-2-757-2265 / KOR available Website : KOR / On-site : KOR/ENG
‣ A restaurant that opened in May 2017 which is connected to one of the roads of Seoullo 7017 - Seoullo 7017 is Seoul Station's high-end road that was used for cars during the 1970s which has been revived in 2017 into a new walking attraction with 17 convenient walking roads ‣ A unique restaurant that serves popular food for foreign tourists such as 'Seoul Slice Pizza' and 'Rocket Crispy Chicken', and various craft beer made in Korea such as the 'Seoul Lager' - It is located on the 1st floor of 'Hotel Manu', a 1st-class business hotel for tours, and the large space which is similar to a food court (about 100 seats) is perfect for group tourist visitors - The representative menu item, pizza, has a reasonable cost of 5,500~6,500won per slice, and the 'Arugula Cheese' is the most popular - You can taste about 20 types of Korean craft beer, and the best recommendations are 'The Gentleman Lager' and 'The Madam' made in Ilsan, Gyeonggi-do ※ You can take out craft beer in a can and the beers have been named under a Hahoe mask dance theme with names such as 'yangban mask' and 'grandmother mask' to provide an interesting experience to tourists - The apple fruit wine 'Hand and Apple' apple cider made in Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do also has great flavor ‣ Recommended as a gathering location before/after a Seoullo 7017 walking tour course such as 'From Hanyang to Seoullo', 'Seoullo Modern Architecture Tour' or 'Seoullo Night Tour' as you can order food from 11am until a relatively late hour ‣ Good for leading group tours as it provides easy access to nearby artifacts such as Sungnyemun Gate and tourist attractions such as Namdaemun Market
· 3min walk from Exit 7 of Seoul Station on Subway Line 1 · Recommended to use Namdaemun Market Public Parking Lot (free) as Hotel Manu Parking Lot is limited · Tour bus parking available at Seoul Station West Tour Bus Parking Lot (33 spaces / 4,000won for first 2 hours, 350won for each additional 5min) · Can create a walking course with main attractions utilizing Seoullo 7017 such as Namdaemun Market, Seoul City Wall, Myeongdong, etc. · Surrounding attractions include Culture Station Seoul 284, Son Kee Chung Memorial Hall, Namdaemun Market, Deoksugung Palace, Namsan & Seoul N Tower, etc.
- 7 - A broader spectrum of Seoul City Wall content, Seoul City Wall Museum
Seoul City Wall Museum 283, Yulgok-ro, Seoul Admission : free
www.museum.seoul.kr/scwm/NR_index.do +82-2-724-0243, KOR available
Tue~Fri 09:00~19:00 Closed on Mondays & Jan 1 Sat/Sun & holidays 09:00~19:00 (Mar~Oct) 09:00~18:00(Nov~Feb) Website: KOR / On-site : KOR/ENG/CHN/JPN
‣ The Seoul City Wall Museum embodies the history and future value of Seoul City Wall from the Joseon Dynasty period to the present - Due to recent remodeling, the permanent exhibition halls have been expanded to 3 locations on 2 floors (1st/3rd floor), and the 1st floor special exhibition hall was moved to the 2nd floor - A majority of the artifacts that were displayed with reproductions have been replaced with the original item, and one floor is dedicated to a map with the original Seoul City Wall and explanations to aid in understanding - Contains interesting content such as a replica of Seoul City Wall made of LEGO blocks to attract interest from children ‣ New facilities of Seoul City Wall Museum Classification Details & Tip - Shows media art introducing the present and past of Seoul City Wall through a large multi-vision on the 1st Floor (lobby & lobby wall - Can see the entire Seoul City wall at a glance through the miniature replica displayed at the 'permanent permanent exhibition exhibition 1' hall 1) - At the 'Digital Sunseong Experience' corner, you can see the 18.627km of Seoul City Wall through a video and obtain useful information 2nd Floor (special - A special exhibition on Heunginjimun Gate is being held until Dec 17, 2017; please refer to homepage for exhibition hall /study special exhibitions for 2018 room/city wall - At the 'city wall information center, you can find information on Seoul City Wall and also see a model of the wall information center) - The 'permanent exhibition hall 2' introduces the birth of Seoul City Wall to the opening/closing of the 3rd Floor (permanent fortress as well as various aspects of the people of Joseon Dynasty period who lived within the fortress exhibition hall 2/3) - The 'permanent exhibition 3' reflects the hardships of Seoul City Wall that went through a period of modernization after being liberated from the Japanese colonial era
· 5min walk from Exits 1 or 10 of Dongdaemun Station on Subway Lines 1/4 · Use parking lot within Seoul Design Support Center (400won per 5min) · Large bus parking available at Dongsulla-gil tour bus parking lot (9 spaces/500won per 5min) · Can develop tour product in connection with Seoul City Wall Zone 6 · Surrounding attractions include Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum, Ihwa Mural Village, Changsin-dong School Supplies & Toy Street, Gwangjang Market, Nam June Paik Memorial Hall, etc.
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Unified passion, unified Korea special exhibition 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games Special Exhibition
Seoul Olympic Museum 28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Admission free
88olympic.kspo.or.kr [Exhibition period] ~May 18, 2018
※ Inquiries required for groups over 30 & foreign language (English) docent 2nd floor convenience facilities (Cafe S.O.M & museum shop) accept cash & foreign credit cards +82-2-410-1354 / KOR & ENG available
Tue~Sun 09:00~18:00 ※Final admission 17:00 Website: KOR/ENG/CHI/JAP / On-site : KOR/ENG
‣ Introduction to 'Unified Passion, Unified Korea', the special exhibition for the success of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and Winter Paralympics held at the Seoul Olympic Museum ‣ A place where you can enjoy various experiences along with a special exhibition of commemorative coins and goods from the games of national team members - You can also take photos with the olympic mascots Soohorang/Bandabi at the entrance of the museum ‣ Exhibition Classification Details & Tips - Highlights the history of the Olympics until the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics which has developed into a world festival over 94 Prologue years ZONE 1 - An exciting start: Introduces competitions, mascots and commemorative coins, and enhances understanding through promotional videos ※ Tip: Find various and charming commemorative coins from 1,000won brass coins including the representative 7 games of the Olympics : Start to 30,000won gold coins engraved with Gangwon-do traditional ski (maple, sled, snowshoe) designs ZONE 2 - Connecting through passion: Check interesting facts of the Pyeongchang Olympics expressed in numbers such as economical effects or : Passion the total distance of the torch relay, and learn more about the torch relay, stadium, tourism and transportation - Entering a new world: Admire the Pyeongchang Olympic medal, which was designed with inspiration from traditional Korean Hangeul, ZONE 3 hanbok and hanok, and learn more about the athletes who may become the next heroes of Korea : Hope ※ Tip: The oldest game in the Winter Olympics? The first and last game of Pyeongchang Winter Olympics? Get answers to your questions through the '5 question, 5 answer' section prepared at the exhibition - You can leave a message of encouragement to the participating athletes of the Pyeongchang Olympics on the 'Hope Tree' at the entrance of the exhibition Experience Zone - You can experience bobsleigh, skeleton and curling at the outdoor exhibition hall on the 1st floor - Experience the exciting 4D 'ride fantasy Pyeongchang Winter Olympics' at the 2nd floor 'ride theater' (Tue~Sun 11:30)
· 4min walk from Exit 1 of Mongchontoseong Station on Subway Line 8 · Use Olympic Park Parking Lot (1,000won for first hour, 500won for each additional 15min), large bus parking available · Develop a 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics tour in connection with the Korea Tour Organization Seoul Center's Pyeongchang Winter Olympics VR Zone · Surrounding attractions include Mongchontoseong Fortress, Seoul Olympic Museum of Art, K-Art Hall, Mongchonhaeja Lake, Olympic Hall, Wild Flower Garden, 88 Lake, etc.
- 9 - Understanding science through experience Seoul Science Center
Seoul Science Center
160, Hangul Biseok-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul Website: KOR/ENG/CHI/JAP / On-site: KOR science.seoul.go.kr - Disabled, infants, seniors: free - Children (8~13): 1,000won - Adolescents (14~19): 1,000won - Summer season (Mar~Oct): Weekdays 09:00~18:00 - Adults (20~64) : 2,000won / Sat, holiday 09:00~19:00 ※ Groups (20 and above) 50% discount - Winter season (Nov~Feb): Weekdays 09:00~17:00 / Sat, holiday 09:00~18:00 +82-2-970-4500~1 / KOR available ※ Ticket hours: until 60min before closing time Closed Mondays, Jan 1, Lunar New Year's and Chuseok
‣ The main entrance does not have any steps, making it easily-accessible for wheelchairs. Braille blocks have been installed at the entrance for the visually impaired and wheelchairs can be rented at the information desk (available wheelchairs: 3) ‣ Seoul's first municipal science museum built to help adolescents understand basic science and to popularize it. ‣ Made so that visitors can easily understand the scientific principles through hands-on activity such as producing energy by pedaling a bicycle or lifting a local bus using a lever. ‣ Main exhibitions Exhibition Details G Exhibition - - Displays Seoul's ecology, environment and urban changes through replicas and digital pictures in an Ecology/Environment/Construction easy-to-understand way - An exhibit that shows the process of space and earth formation through a realistic 3D video (must receive ticket 3D Space given out on a first come, first served basis in front of the G exhibition to enter, time: 09:30~10:50 / 13:30~14:50, 6 times a day) O Exhibition - Human - An exhibition that shows the characteristics and change of the human life cycle, DNA and substances that Body/Genetics/Substance surround people B Exhibition - Brain - Exhibits Seoul's intelligent transportation system (ITS), the brain's connection network, principles of Science/Space/Mathematics subway/airplane operation, etc. - Exhibit that helps visitors understand more about energy production and principles of movement through R Exhibition - Power/Energy activities such as pedaling a bicycle, creating static or friction, etc.
‣ Each floor has a separate men's/women's restroom for the disabled with extra space below the sink for convenience
· 10min walk from Exit 3 of Hagye Station on Subway Line 7 / use city bus 1141, 1132, 1221 · Parking fee is 150won per 5min (limited parking space) / large bus parking available for free ※ Based on Nov 2017 standards; prices may change · Can create student field trip products in connection with Seoul Sewerage Science Museum, Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters experience, etc. · Surrounding attractions include Jungnangcheon Stream, Changdong Platform 61, Taereung Royal Tomb, Dream Forest, etc.
- 10 - Adding creativity and value to resources Seoul Upcycling Plaza
Seoul Upcycling Plaza 49, Jadongchasijang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul Website: KOR & ENG / On-site: KOR
www.seoulup.or.kr Free admission [Upcycling exhibition] last admission: 30min before closing hour +82-2-2153-0400 / KOR available Tue~Thu, Sun: 10:00 ~ 18:00 Fri, Sat: 10:00 ~19:00 ※ Closed on Mondays, Chuseok
‣ Seoul Upcycling Plaza has been built to receive a barrier-free certification. The entrance does not have any steps, making it easily-accessible for wheelchairs, and elevators have been installed on all floors. ‣ Seoul Upcycling Plaza is a space created by Seoul to promote the upcycling industry and expand the culture of resource circulation ※ What is upcycling? Creating new value to discarded resources by adding design or changing the method of use ‣ Main exhibitions Location Details - Introduces the concept and significance of upcycling and exhibits works by famous artists so that upcycling culture can Exhibition Hall (1F) become more prevalent in daily life - A place where you can obtain information about 180 types of materials that can be upcycled and where you can purchase Upcycling Library & Shop (2F) upcycled products made by professional artists - Exhibits a phased operational simulation and scenario of discarded resources such as textiles, banners or leather in the Material Bank (B1F) order of supply/demand→storage→distribution→sales Upcycling Workshop (3~4F) - An upcycling business produces/sells products and holds occasional workshops for the public ‣ Recommended workshop experience for tourists: Glass Born (no. 307) glass bottle upcycling & glasswork experience Type of Experience Details Price Glass Bottle - Create your own sculpted work by blowing, stretching and twisting a glass bottle Transformation - Can learn how to heat glass without breaking it and how to recycle 15,000won Clock Making - Draw on your unique glass bottle work and assemble a power unit to make your own clock From 20,000won Mural Drawing - Color your unique, flattened glass bottle work and create your own interior mural From 15,000won
Sea Glass Necklace - Make a necklace using glass that has been worn down by sea water 15,000won Making
‣ Each floor has a separate men's/women's restroom for the disabled; the men's restroom also has a safety bar next to the urinal ‣ Although there is no adjustable mirror, space below the sink has been made for convenience
· 10min walk from Exit 8 of Janghanpyeong Station on Subway Line 5 towards Dapsimni Station · Use Seoul Upcycling Plaza B1 Floor parking lot (free) · Large buses may use vacant lots near Seoul Upcycling Plaza (no separate bus parking lot, free) · Can create SIT products themed under environment/upcycling in connection with Seoul Sewerage Science Museum, Donuimun Museum Village, etc. · Surrounding attractions include Seoul Sewerage Science Museum, Jungnang Sewage Treatment Center, Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seoul Forest, Jungnangcheon Stream, etc.
- 11 - Seoul Tour +
Published Date: November 30, 2017 (Vol.11) Publisher: Tourism Marketing Team at Seoul Tourism Organization Editor (Inquiries): ‣ Manager: Assistant Manager Woo Taekgyu at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-0895 / 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 Choi Yoonhee at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-8126 / E) [email protected]
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