2017.09 SEOUL TOUR+ NEWSLETTER Seoul Trip With a Friend
New and Recommended Attractions
Urban Source & Urban Space 1 Cafe Zapangi 2 Moomin Original Artworks Exhibition 3 Arrow Factory 4 Seoul Rage Room 5
Special Recommendation
Seoullo 7017 Seoul Walking Tour Course 2: 6 Modern Architecture Travel Good Restaurants Near Baegak Section of 7 Seoul City Wall Special Photo Exhibition for Successful PyeongChang 8 2018 Olympic Winter Games 2017 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 9
Barrier Free Tour
Museum Kimchikan 10 V Center 11
Must-visit hot place in Seongsu-dong Urban Source & Urban Space
Urban Source Urban Space
9, Yeonmujang 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 9, Yeonmujang 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul Group inquiries +82-2-462-6262/KOR Group inquiries +82-70-7770-7890/KOR Weekdays 11:00 ~ 23:00, Weekends 11:00 ~ 24:00 13:00 ~ 24:00, open all year - Flat green (hot) 5,000won, (ice) 5,500won - Salt latte (hot & ice) 6,000won - Cocktails 13,000won - Yo-chan tiramisu (S) 8,000won, (M) 15,000won - Draft beer, bottled beer, house wine 8,000won - Avocado tuna salad 20,000won - French fries 9,000won - Pane pasta 21,000won - Fried chicken 16,000won - Urban Source roll 18,000won - Urban Space pizza 18,000won - Fried lobster mijore 38,000won
‣ Newly opened cafes/restaurants in Seongsu-dong that are popular for their trendy cafe atmosphere and complex cultural space ‣ Consists of various spaces such as a restaurant, theater, party area, garden and rooftop in a 600-pyeong area, which was renovated from a former sewing factory that was established in 1963. ‣ Recommended for tourists who are interested in unique interior design. ‣ Urban Source is a cafe, bakery, restaurant and pub; Urban Space is a cocktail bar Features and Recommended Points - Cafe that becam e a hot place of Seongsu-dong through word of m outh after being film ed in the variety TV show Infinite Challenge - Fun to see the open space indoors and the unique industrial interior design that looks like the Urban warehouse it used to be Source - Baked goods/cakes that are m ade fresh daily and the Urban Source signature coffee are popular m enu item s - Can conveniently enjoy dessert, restaurant and pub m enus at one place - Recommended to enjoy seating in the outdoor garden terrace or rooftop during spring and fall - Unique cocktail bar located right next to Urban Source Urban - Various cocktails (including non-cocktails) and beer at same reasonable price (13,000won/8,000won) Space - Enjoy cocktails in the ball pool or on top of the tube located in the m iddle of the bar
· 7min. on foot from Exit 4, Seongsu Station, Subway Line 2/7min. on foot from Exit 5, Ttukseom Station
· Use Seoul Forest Parking Lot (300won per 5min, large bus parking available)
· Can create Seongsu-dong tour products in connection with Seongsu-dong Cafe Street and delicious restaurants · Can tour surrounding attractions such as Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Konkuk University Rodeo Street, Common Ground, Seoul Forest and Ttukseom Recreation Area
- 1 - A cup of coffee at Zapangi, Cafe Zapangi
ZAPANGI - Black coffee 4,500won 79, Worldcup-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul - Jasmine milk tea 5,500won - Tin cake 6,500won~7,000won 11:00 ~ 23:00, open all year Cash and foreign credit card payments acceptable
+82-2-325-8185 / group reservations unavailable Website: Kor, Eng
‣ These days, Zapangi is one of the most popular cafes in Mangwon-dong on social media and is particularly famous among foreign tourists. ‣ The pink vending machine (zapangi) in front of the grey wall of Mangwon-dong alley marks the entrance to the cafe and is the photo zone where all visitors tend to take photos. It is a great place to visit with friends or lovers. ‣ A trendy cafe with many photo-taking points in addition to the entrance such as the open terrace, green plants in the middle of the cafe and the flower bed seating without tables. ‣ Popular menu items include milk tea, which has been seeped at a low temperature for 24 hours, and the tin case cake (stainless tin). ‣ If you order seasonal event drinks, they are served in a tube coaster. ‣ How to enjoy Zapangi: - Take a photo in front of the pink vending machine (sit on the chair next to the machine or pose as if opening the vending machine door) - Sit at a seat you like (window seats are the most popular) - After ordering milk tea, take it out of the milk tea refrigerator/ select a tin cake flavor. - Freely take photos of the unique cafe interior or drinks and upload on social media. ‣ One of the trending neighborhoods of Seoul, 'Mangnidan-gil'. Recommended to visit along with other famous delicious restaurants, cafes and shops in Mangwon-dong.
· 7 min. on foot, Exit 2, Mangwon Station, Subway Line 6 · Use Mangwon Hangang Park Parking Lot (first 30min 1,000won, large bus parking available) · Can create tour products in connection with delicious restaurants and cafes in Mangwon-dong, aka 'Mangnidan-gil' · Mangnidan-gil, Hapjeong/Sangsu Cafe Street, Hongdae Street, Mangwon Hangang Park, Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine
- 2 - Finland's 100-year anniversary of independence, Moomin Original Artworks Exhibition
Moomin Original Artworks Exhibition Hangaram Design Museum Adults 13,000won, Group (over 20) 11,000won (2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul) www.moominart.com Sep.~Oct. 11:00~20:00 Sep. 2 (Sat.)~Nov. 26 (Mon.), 2017 Nov. 11:00~19:00, closed on last Mondays of each month Ticket inquiries for groups over 20 Website: Kor / On-site: Kor, Eng, Chn +82-2-837-6611/Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn
‣ The character loved by people around the world for over 70 years, 'Moomin', will be holding an exhibition in Korea for the first time in commemoration of Finland's 100-year anniversary of independence ‣ 'Moomin' is a character created by Finland's great artist, 'Tove Jansson' that is popular in Europe and Asia for its novels, cartoons, fairy tales in addition to animation, movies, plays, ballets and operas etc. ‣ Can enjoy a total of 350 pieces of work including artworks that could only be viewed in Finland, as well as private collections and original works of copyright holders that were never before released to the public Intro - Meeting the history, family and friends of Moomin Section 1. - Viewing the history of Moomin's birth, published novel series and illustrations Birth of Moomin, and objects of picture books from myth to novel - Original works exhibition with various illustrations of the original Moomin novel Section 2. Moomin - Viewing the development of Moomin into various genres and the glory days - Viewing illustrations of three novels in a storytelling format, Moomin book exhibition Section 3. Moomin - 10 years of original sketches by the artist from the Moomin comic strip series original cartoon published in the British newspaper The Evening News from 1954~1974 Section 4. Moomin, - Various Moomin original drawings such as cards, illustrations, calenders, etc. from books to real life - Exhibition of Moomin sculpture made by Tove Jansson herself Section 5. Moomin - Moomin theater that has been designed like a scene from a Moomin novel theater Section 6. Artist - Special section for the Moomin artist Tove Jansson that takes a look into the Tove Jansson world of her works and life Section 7. Moomin - Experiencing various Moomin books released in Korea and multimedia library experience programs
· 10 min. on foot, Exit 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Subway Line 3 · Use Seoul Arts Center Parking Lot (10,000won with performance ticket/large bus parking available) - Peak season (Jul./Aug.), 1.5 times extra charge for congestion on Sat./Sun./holidays · Moomin tour in connection with Moomin cafe (Moomin & Me, located in Apgujeong) · Can create products in connection with character shops such as Line / Kakao Friends Store · Can tour surrounding attractions such as Daehangno St, Marronnier Park, Ewha Univ. Sinchon St, Hongdae St, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Myeongdong St - 3 - Enjoying archery indoors Arrow Factory
Arrow Factory 4th Fl, 27, Dongmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 30shots 10,000won, 1hour 15,000won, 1day 35,000won
www.arrowfactory.co.kr Daily 10:00~23:00 Group reservation inquiries Website / On-site : Kor +82-2-336-2055 / Kor or [email protected]
‣ Indoor practice ground where visitors can learn and experience archery ‣ A place where you can try shooting using arrows provided by the practice ground without need for preparing equipment separately ‣ An expert will provide customized guidance and safety precautions before the exerience (all participants must receive instruction, English available) ‣ Can experience as much as you want with 30 arrows, one-hour, one-day or one-month tickets ‣ How to partake in Arrow Factory archery experience: - Listen to explanation and tips on archery equipment, arrows and bowstrings from the Arrow Factory instructor - Listen to explanation on cautions and safety before beginning the game - You can shoot up to 12 arrows at once. After shooting 12 arrows, you must remove the arrows from the target board and shoot again with up to 12 arrows - If you compete with a friend with 6 arrows each in 6 games, you can shoot 36 arrows and receive the game board to compete for the final score ‣ Group reservations are possible, but because there are only 10 target boards, groups of over 10 people may need to wait for over 1 hour ‣ Popular as a date course or unique hobby as visitors can enjoy archery and a cafe indoors unaffected by weather ‣ Rapidly increasing in popularity as a new hallyu space that has been introduced multiple times on TV and that has had many celebrity visitors
· 10 min. on foot, Exit 1, Sangsu Station, Subway Line 6 · Hongdae Public Parking Lot (300won per 5min., large bus parking available) · Can create product in connection with unique hobby and sports experiences such as indoor rock climbing, darts or indoor fishing · Hongdae Street, Hapjeong/Sangsu Cafe Street, Trick Eye Museum, Sangsang Madang, Gyeongui Line Forest
- 4 - Hit! Crush! Relieve your stress! Seoul Rage Room
Seoul Rage Room 3rd Fl, 13, Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul Vandalism (20,000won), Destruction (30,000won), Demolition (40,000won), Annihilation (60,000won), seoulrageroom.com Madness (180,000won), select 1 out of 5 stages ※Group reservation inquiries Daily 13:00~21:00 +82-2-6397-8586/KOR, ENG Reservations available through website or email Website / On-site: Kor, Eng [email protected]
‣ Rage Room is a new conceptual, stress relief room in which all items can be crushed legally ‣ A space where you can release your anger by crushing junk home appliances and dishes, and hitting mannequins and tires. ‣ Visitors can enjoy safely by wearing a safety helmet, earplugs, safety net, gloves and workwear before entering the Rage Room. ‣ Crush dishes and home appliances in the room using tools such as baseball bats, hammers, golf clubs, etc.
Select 1 out of 5 courses Vandalism Destruction Demolition Annihilation Madness 20,000won 30,000won 40,000won 60,000won 180,000won 2 people 1~2 people 1~2 people 1~2 people 1 person 20 dishes, 1 home 30 dishes, 2 home Unlimited dishes, 1 home 10 dishes/10min. 20 dishes/10min. appliance/15min. appliances/15min. appliance/15 min. ※ Upgrade: 25,000won for additional TV, 10,000won for additional large printer BYOD: you can bring your own device to crush if you pay 10,000won for cleaning fees ‣ Group reservations are possible, but a maximum of 2 people can fit into a room and there are a total of 3 rooms, so there may be an approximate 1 hour wait ‣ Strongly recommended for office worker tourists who have a lot of stress or tourists who'd like to share a unique experience with friends
· 7 min. on foot from Exit 1, Sangsu Station, Subway Line 6 · Hongdae public street parking (300won per 5min., large bus parking available) · Can create unique indoor experience product with Escape Room, Trick Eye Museum, Dialogue in the Dark, etc. · Hongdae Street, Hapjeong/Sangsu Cafe Street, Trick Eye Museum, Sangsang Madang, Gyeongui Line Forest
- 5 - Seoul walking tour with Seoullo 7017 Course 2: Modern Architecture Travel
Seoullo 7017 seoullo7017.seoul.go.kr No entrance fee (KOR, ENG, CHN) Total of 1,024m +82-2-312-8340 17 walkways 10:00~22:00 Website: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn
‣ 3 great walking tours from the 17 walkways available at the new Seoullo 7107 ‣ You can find the remains of the modern history of Seoul after discovering various hidden locations in Course 2 ‣ Can experience Seoul's architecture and changes made to the city in the 1900s when the influences of Western civilization officially began to impact Korea - Walking course: Culture Station Seoul 284 → Seoullo 7017 → Son Kee Chung Memorial Hall → Yakhyeon Catholic Church → St. Joseph Apartment → Chungjeonggak → Chungjeongno Station Exit 9 - Time: 2 hours 30min. - Reservations : apply on website (http://dobo.visitseoul.net), gather at Seoul Station, Exit 2 For groups over 50, reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to tour date ‣ Main tourist attractions within course 2 'modern architecture travel' Facility Details - A memorial for the 1936 Berlin Olympic Marathon gold medalist Son Kee Chung Son Kee - Can view Son Kee Chung's life story and the stories of the Olympic games Chung - Viewing times for winter 10:~17:00, summer 10:00~18:00, closed on Mondays Memorial - Group viewing info and reservations necessary (☎+82-2-364-1936) Hall - Located in Son Kee Chung Athletic Park and visitors can walk on the quiet and relaxing walking trail
Yakhyeon - Korea's first western catholic church which was established in 1893 Catholic - Has been known as a location for cultivating medicinal herbs. Visitors can view various green plants Church - Open to local residents as a rest area (hours: 09:00~06:00) - Korea's first complex apartment built in the 1970s St. Joseph - Visitors can view the living situation of the time. The unique architecture consists of Apartment corridor access and is currently protected as a Seoul future heritage apartment. - The maze-like interior is truly impressive and enough to remind the Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong - Western-style house that was constructed over 100 years ago Chungjeong - Belgian consulate during the Japanese occupation and has been used as a residential home until '07 gak - Currently an Italian restaurant and alternative space gallery
Seoul Station, Subway Line 1, 4 Parking available at Seoul Station Tour Bus Parking Lot (1 hour 2,000 won, 350 for each additional 5 min. after 2 hours, 33 spaces available) Can create walking courses covering main attractions using Seoullo 7017 such as Namdaemun Market, Seoul City Wall, Myeongdong, etc. Can tour surrounding attractions such as Seoul City Wall, Namdaemun Market Sungnyemun Gate, Seoul Plaza, Namsan Park, etc.
- 6 - Eating Comes First Good Restaurants Near Baegak Section of Seoul City Wall
Jihwaja Dulpul Bukpyeong Dakgomtang
125, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 24, Daemyeong1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 18-2,Daehangno14-gil,Jongno-gu,Seoul Group reservations Group reservations +82-2-2269-5834/KOR, ENG, CHN, JPN +82-2-745-9383 / KOR Group reservations +82-2-3675-6375 / KOR ※Groupsover 14useentire1st floor ※60 people max. - Gungjung Jinchan 87,000won - Deulpul set menu 32,000won - Spicy chicken stew18,000won - JanggeumManchan 103,000won - Dalmaji set menu 24,000won - Ginsengchickensoup12,000won - Jineobyeol Manchan 135,000won - Kkotdaji set menu 15,000won - Chickenandoctopus hot pot - Gungjung Manchan 195,000won - Lunchset menu9,000~13,000won 24,000won
Lunch 11:30~15:00 11:30~21:30, open all year 12:00~21:00, closed on holidays Dinner 17:30~21:30, Closed Tue
Exit 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Subway Line 3 5 min. on foot from Exit 4, 3 min. on foot fromExit 1, Hyehwa Station, Subway Line 4 Hyehwa Station, Subway Line 4 Bus no. 1711, 7016, 7018 ‣ Introducing good restaurants to visit after trekking the Sunseong Courses of Seoul City Wall Baegak Section ‣ Recommended to visit at the beginning (Changuimun Gate) and end (Hyehwamun Gate) of the highest level course that passes through the highest mountain in Seoul, Baegaksan Mountain. Main Attractions Characteristics - Run by Hwang Hye-seong, the holder of the Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 38, "Royal Culinary Art of the Joseon Dynasty" - Royal cuisine made with the best seasonal ingredients that was introduced in the Michelin Guide 2017 Jihwaja - Experience the royal taste of recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation and the fresh taste of food without addition of MSG - Great for experiencing traditional Korean food; English, Chinese and Japanese available - Deulpul is a traditional Korean restaurant located in Daehangno that has been in the same location for over 20 years Deulpul - Homemade red pepper paste, soy bean paste and soy sauce, and side dishes made with home-grown vegetables - Mushroom and wild vegetable dishes are popular and traditional tea and dessert is provided after the meal - A restaurant that specializes in chicken stew that is not greasy and has a clean taste Bukpyeong Dakgomtang - Recommended to add noodles or add kimchi and rice to the spicy chicken stew after eating ‣ Baegak Section of Seoul City Wall stretches 4.7km from Changuimun Gate past Baegak to Hyehwamun Gate ‣ The hardest level of Seoul City Wall Sunseong Courses, but recommended for trekking due to high altitude and fresh air - Course : Changuimun Gate → Baegangmaru Summit → January 21 Pine Tree → Baegak Gokseong Lookout→ → Malbawi Info Center & Scenic Views → Bukjeong Village → Hyehwamun Gate
· Jihwaja: use restaurant parking lot (free, large bus parking available) · Deulpul: use Changgyeonggung Palace parking lot (first 2 hours 2,000won, large bus parking available) · Bukpyeong Dakgomtang: use restaurant parking lot (free, large bus parking available) · Can create products in connection with Baegak Seoul City Wall and other attractions
- 7 - Praying for the success of PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games Korea/China/Japan Special Photo Exhibition
Korea/China/Japan Photo Exhibition for Success of PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games Outdoor Historical Yard, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History (198, Sejong-ro, Free entrance Jongno-gu, Seoul) Sep. 5 (Tue.)~Nov. 20 (Thu.), 2017 10:00~18:00 (Wed., Sat. 21:00) General viewing inquiries +82-2-3703-9200 Website: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn
‣ A photo exhibition jointly held by the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History and Yonhap News for the success of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games ‣ Exhibits 110 photos of Korea/China/Japan sports, history/culture and nature photographed by Yonhap News of Korea, Xinhua News of China and Kyodo News of Japan Exhibition Details - Introduces the exhibition, Yonhap News, Xinhua News and Kyodo News Prologue - Records and achievements of Korea's Winter Olympics after the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland, which was Korea's first participation after liberation - Introduces winter sports athletes of various sports categories - Famous winter sports athletes of Korea/China/Japan in various sports categories Details Chapter 1 - Athletes that are taking one step at a time to overcome the limits of mankind ‘Flowers of Winter - Famous athletes in action such as Yuna Kim, Sanghwa Lee, Asada Mao, Zhao Hongbo Sports Bloom’ highlights - Athletes in action in various sports categories such as ski jump, speed skating, ice hokey and curling Details - Introduction and comparison of traditional culture, games and religious cultures of Korea/China/Japan, which are similar yet different - Korea's Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, Gangang-Sullae, Imperial Shrine Rites, Hunminjeongeum Chapter 2 Haerye, Gyeongbokgung Palace, traditional crafts, etc. ‘The scent of highlights - China's palace, Emperor Qin's Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, celadon production, Confucius rites, history’ Longmen Grottoes, Chinese zither performance, etc. - Japan's Kiyomizu Temple, Wakakusa Yamiyaki Festival, Karuta game, Sumo matches, Ryukyu traditional dance, Musa the Warrior, etc. Details - View the various nature scenery of the 3 countries, which have a gentle color and unique atmosphere Chapter 3 ‘The beauty of - Korea's Yeosu Terraced Paddy Field, Jeju Socheongul Cave, DMZ, Changnyeong Upo Wetland, Jeju Muryeongari Parasitic Cone, etc. nature’ highlights - China's Taklamakan Desert, panda triplets, Yunnan cherry blossoms, Sansasi Yongsimdo, Jangseong double rainbow, etc. - Japan's Mashuyo, Gegon Waterfall, Hokkaido Bieichyo Pond, killer whales, Ankokusa cherry blossoms, etc.
· 5min. on foot from Exit 2, Gwanghwamun Station, Subway Line 5 · Use Gwanghwamun Citizens Square Parking Lot (first 2 hours 2,000won, large bus parking available) · Can create 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics tour in connection with Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center’s PyeongChang Winter Olympics VR Zone · Gwanghwamun Square, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Samcheong-dong, Jongak, Seoul Plaza, Bukchon Hanok Village, Seochon Village
- 8 - Imminent Commons Cities of the World Illuminate the Present and Future of Urban Civilization through Seoul 2017 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism
2017 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism [Donuimun Museum Village] 9,000 won (foreigners may purchase tickets on-site) 7-24, Sinmun-ro 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul [Dongdaemun Design Plaza DDP] Cash, card (including foreign cards) 281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Sep. 2~Nov. 5 (Sep. 2 free entrance) Mondays, Chuseok Day 10:00 ~ 19:00 (last entrance 18:00) (open until 21:00 on days with events) www.seoulbiennale.org
Website : KOR, ENG / On-site: KOR, ENG brochures provided +82-2-2096-0108 (English docent provided only at main market)
‣ International event that actively connects global urban issues of the present and future through architecture and urbanism ‣ Entrance to Seoul Biennale main market permitted with 1 entrance ticket, History of Seoul and industrial site (Euljiro, Sewoon Shopping Center, Changsin-dong) exhibitions can be viewed free of charge ‣ Donuimun Museum Village to be opened for the first time, recommended for tourists who are interested in urban regeneration or urban architecture ‣ Stamp tour to be operated using the Seoul Biennale leaflet (souvenir prizes planned to be given to the first 100 people) Location Special Program & Things to Do Entrance Fee Donuimun - Sharing library : books related to Korean/foreign Biennale topic exhibited 9,000 won Museum Village - City food dinner program (with reservation) : Sat. 17:00~19:00 (additional 10,000 won for (topic exhibition) - Permanent Biennale cafe and restaurant dinner program, with Dongdaemun reservation) - On-site project : smart pedestrian city experience program Design Plaza ※20,000 won per each - Citizen participation program : curator lecture & talk, children's workshop (city exhibition) children's workshop Sewoon Shopping - On-site project exhibition Free Center, Euljiro & - Citizen participation program : international studio exhibition, sharing city Seoul tour (Sun. / 14:00~17:00), Jongno area, Fee : 200,000won Changsin-dong summer camp (Sewoon Plaza : 8/1~8/4, Seoul Upcycling Plaza : 8/8~8/11) expected
· Donuimun Museum Village : Exit 4, Seodaemun Station, Subway Line 5 · Dongdaemun Design Plaza : connected to Exit 1, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Subway Line 2,4,5 · Donuimun Museum Village : no separate parking lot, use Seoul Museum of History parking lot and nearby public parking lots · Dongdaemun Design Plaza : 1 hour free parking on the day with exhibition entrance ticket or purchase receipt (over 20,000 won) · Can create SIT products on urban regeneration or urban architecture in connection with Seoullo 7017
- 9 - Satisfy all five senses, come on by to experience Kimchi making~ Museum Kimchikan
Museum Kimchikan 4, 5, 6th Fl, Museum Kimchikan, 35-4, Insadong-gil, Website: KOR/ENG/CHN/JPN Jongno-gu, Seoul On-site www.kimchikan.com - In case of more than 10 pax, docent service will be provided (KOR) (Rep. Tel.) +82-2-6002-6456 ※4 times per day (11am/2pm/3pm/4pm) (E-mail) [email protected] - Exhibition leaflet and audio guide provided ※ Language: KOR/ENG/CHN (KOR/ENG/CHN/JPN) ※Rental free of charge Operation Tue.~Sun. 10:00~18:00 - Adults (over 19): individual 5,000won/group 4,000won Time ※ 17:30 last entry - Students: individual 3,000won/group 2,000won Programs - Children (under 8): individual 2,000won/group 1,000won Wed, Thu 14:20~15:00 for foreigner ※Groups of over 20/separate entrance fee Kimchi making programs require reservation three days Every Mon./Jan. 1/Lunar New Year/ Closed prior the desired date of program participation via E-mail Chuseok/Christmas (Dec. 25) (Min 5pax, Max 30pax)
‣ Each floor is equipped with elevators for wheelchairs
‣ Kimchi/kimchi-making culture themed museum where visitors can experience Korea's kimchi/kimchi-making culture with all five senses through kimchi documentaries, kimchi refrigerator exhibition/tasting and kimchi making experience Experience Title Cost(Won) Details Note Whole - Making one of Korea's main side dishes, - Each experience takes 40min cabbage kimchi 20,000 whole cabbage kimchi - Take out services are provided making - Thursdays 14:20 - 15:00 - Prior requests can be made - Making white kimchi, which is enjoyed for food allergies, White kimchi 20,000 by Koreans in the winter halal/vegetarian ingredients making - Wednesdays 14:20 - 15:00 - Carried out in ENG/CHN Kimchi - Decorating an ecobag using stamps in depending on the group and workshop 6,000 the shape of kimchi ingredients an ENG/CHN/JPN recipe (ecobag making) - Tuesdays~Sundays 11:00 - 11:40 card will also be provided Kimchi Madang(Culture of Kimchi,Kimjang Play）， Scientist’s Laboratory, Kimchi Located in 4F Sarangbang(Special Exhibition Hall) Included Exhibition in Kimchi Study Room (Birth and Evolution of Located in 5F Entry fee Kimchi, Kimchi Documentary),Kimchi Storeroom Room Dedicated to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, Kimjang Maru(Cooking Class), Kimchi Located in 6F Gongbang(Arts Experience Space)
‣ There is no barrier-free restroom within the museum but can use the restroom located in 2nd floor of the building
· 5min. on foot from Exit 2-1 elevator, Jongno 3-ga Station, Subway Line 1,3,5 · No separate parking lot, but parking available at nearby public parking lot (400won per 5min./4,800won for 1 hour) · Bus parking available at public parking lot on Dongsulla-gil (9 spaces/500won per 5min.) · Can create product in connection with traditional culture experience attractions such as the Tteok Museum, Insa-dong, etc. · Nearby attractions include Insadong, Tapgol Park, Seoul Theater, Tteok Museum, etc.
- 10 - Let's go and see the live robot, Taekwon V! V Center
V Center 103, Arisu-ro 61-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul Website: KOR On-site: KOR/ENG www.tkvcenter.com ※Staff and guidance provided for each section (Rep. Tel.) +82-70-4278-8470 Individual (36months~adults) 15,000won (Group Inquiries) +82-70-4278-8471 Group 10,000won~ ※Language: KOR/CHN Operation Tue.~Sun. 10:00 ~ 18:00 - Mini figurine provided for those who purchase tickets Time ※17:00 last entry on site (while supplies last) - Guide dogs allowed Closed Every Mon. - Free stroller rentals
V Center Taekwon V Hangar 4D Theater
‣ Ramps are installed up to the entrance and each story is equipped with elevators for wheelchairs
‣ Korea's only robot experience museum in the city where visitors can see the original
‣ Restrooms for the disabled located on the 1st floor, wheelchair accessible.
· Connected to Gwanghwamun Plaza, Use Exit 9 Elevator, Gwanghamun Station, Subway Line 5 · No separate parking lot, but parking available at Sejong-ro public parking lot next to the Sejong Center (300won per 5min.) - Tour bus parking available in front of Gwanghwamun Gate (45, Jongno 1-gil, Jongno-gu), 2,000won per hour
- 11 - Seoul Tour +
Published Date: September 29, 2017 (Vol.9) Publisher: Tourism Marketing Team at Seoul Tourism Organization Editor (Inquiries): ‣ Manager: Assistant Manager Woo Tackgyu 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 Yoonhui at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-8126 / E) [email protected]
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