2017.06
SEOUL TOUR+ NEWSLETTER Time Travel in Seoul
New Tours K-food Cooking Class 1 Bathroom Interior Cafe 2 Gangnam Festival 3 Hongdae VR Experience 4 Cultural Art Space Haenghwatang 5
Special Recommendations Seoullo 7017 Food Tour 6 Dasan City Wall Trail 7 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics G-200 Celebratory Ice Show 8 1890 Namsangol Night Market 9 Outdoor Performance
Barrier-free Tours Rainbow Fountain of Banpo Hangang Park 12 COEX Mall & Comic Con Seoul 13 Let's make K-food you’ve seen in Korean TV shows! K-food Cooking Class
K-food Cooking Class 1F, Cooking Studio, CJ CheilJedang Corp 20,000 won per person (330, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul) goo.gl/PF33tL April – December, 2017 +82-2-790-3222/[email protected] 11:00 - 13:00 on 2nd 4th Thursday of each month 18 people per class on a first-come, first-served Website: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jap / On-Site: Eng basis, application required
‣Owing to Hallyu or Korean cultural wave, Korean food (K-food) is becoming popular subsequently to the popularity of Korean TV shows. ‣An opportunity to cook Korean food presented on TV in a short time ‣Anyone can follow recipes easily under the guide of chefs and can taste the food after cooking - Cooking demonstration by chefs (20min) → Cooking experience by participants (60min) → Tasting of cooked food (40min) - Eligible applicants: Foreign tourists visiting Korea - Participation fee: 20,000 won per person; pay in cash in Korean currency at the site Application - Application method: Submission of application (https://goo.gl/forms/I3HcJy9EySrDeIhd2) Method - Cooking class theme: Offers cooking experiences of food in TV shows with different theme each session ‣Need to be aware of precautions as the programs are for foreign tourists - Applications are accepted from 3 weeks prior to the scheduled date - Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Ingredients are prepared as soon as applications are received, so please submit an application after much deliberation - Cancellation after submitting an application, due to an unavoidable reason, can be made up to 7 days prior to the program. Contact the Operation Office ([email protected]) for cancellation. - All programs are offered in English. - Those in queue after all applicant spots are filled will be given a queue number and will be contacted separately if there is any availability. ‣Inquiry about foreigner group application: Hallyu Experience Program Operation Office
· Walk for 3 minutes from Exit 6, Dongdaemun Culture & History Park Station (Line 2, 4, and 5) · Dongdaemun Design Plaza Parking Lot (400 won for first 4 min, large bus parking available) · Can create Hallyu programs linked to K-Pop and K-Beauty experiences · Nearby attractions: Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Dongdaemun Market, Seoul City Wall Museum, Cheonggyecheon, etc.
- 1 - Looks like a bathroom, but not Bathroom Themed Cafe
on ne sait jamais LUFT STYLENANDA Pink Pool Cafe
51, Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 16, Dongmak-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 37-8, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-794-3446 +82-2-3144-0872 +82-2-752-4546
- Original Mont Blanc 7,500 won - LUFT Bland price may vary - Cotton Candy Ice Cream 9,000 won - Salty Caramel Royal Tea 7,800 won - Basil Strawberry Soda 7,000 won - Cotton Candy Coffee 9,000 won - Italian Tiramisu 7,800 won - Hey Lei Pizz 7,000 won - Nuts Shake 7,000 won
11:00 - 21:00, Close on Mondays 10:00 - 22:00 11:00 - 23:00
Walk for 7 min from Exit 3, Walk for 7 min from Exit 7, Walk for 3 min from Exit 6, Hangangjin Station (Line 6) Hapjeong Station (Line 6) Myeongdong Station (Line 4)
‣Cafes with unique interior design that used bathroom and swimming pool tiles are popular in downtown Seoul ‣Tourists can enjoy refreshments in a unique atmosphere resembling an actual bathroom or swimming pool ‣Recommended points and accommodation capacity of each cafe on ne sait - The first Bathroom Themed Cafe; visitors can enjoy exotic designs 40 - 50 people jamais - Famous for exquisite, delicious dissert; Tiramisù is the most popular menu - Referred to as ‘Hawaii in Seoul’ on social media - Silver and white minimal interior design is perfect for photography LUFT 30 - 40 people - Try basil strawberry soda which is a signature menu while feeling like sitting in a swimming pool - Cafe belonging to ‘Style Nanda’, a global clothing shopping mall brand - Decorated with the concept of hotel and has photo zones and things to enjoy on each floor Pink Pool ※ Spa & cosmetics on 2nd floor, relaxation room on 3rd, clothing on 4th, cafe & clothing on 80 - 100 people Cafe 5th, and rooftop on the 6th floor - Try their signature menus such as ice cream topped with cotton candy, coffee, and slush
· on ne sait jamais: Hangangjin Station Public Parking Lot (250 won for first 5 min, large bus parking available) · LUFT: Dangin Public Parking Lot (250 won for 5 min, large bus parking available) · Pink Pool Cafe: Namdaemun Market Tour Bus Parking Lot (2,000 won for first 30 min, large bus parking available) · Can create tour courses linked to Michelin-starred Korean Restaurants (February News Letter), unique cafes, etc.
- 2 - It's Gangnam Style! Gangnam Festival
Gangnam Festival 513, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul - K-pop performance (Sept. 30) - Fashion show (Sept. 27-30) festival.gangnam.kr - International Peace Marathon Festival (Sept. 30) +82-2-3423-5542 - Other: Busking performance, autograph signing, b-boying, flea market
September 27 - October 1, 2017 Website: Kor / On-site: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn (Leaflet)
‣Gangnam Festival is the largest festival of Gangnam-gu district held every autumn over the entire Gangnam-gu area, including COEX and Yeongdong-daero ‣K-pop performance, fashion show, International Peace Marathon Festival, K-food experience are held for 4 days during the festival. ‣Great opportunity for foreigners to personally experience and enjoy Korean culture - Popular singers who lead Hallyu give performances in the form of talent donation without getting performance fees K-pop - Performance will be held on the special stage installed in front to Hyundai GBC site after blocking traffic on Yeongdong-daero (across from COEX; subject to change) - Held in a fashion capital, Cheongdam-dong and Apgujeong-dong; assists the fashion industry of new designers - Auxiliary programs: Busking performance, autograph signing, celeb's flea market, costume play photo zone, Get it Fashion Fashion Show - Auxiliary events: Beer festival, prize giveaway event, experience zone, flea Market - Held at the special space inside COEX (subject to change) - Marathon held wishing for world peace and harmony - Consists of 4 courses; limited to people who make a prior participation application (Application page has not been set up) 1. Full course: Yeongdong-daero → GangnamTancheon Parking Lot →Yangjae Citizen’s Forest →Tancheongyo → Yatapgyo →Gangnam Tancheon Parking Lot → Yeongdong-daero 2. Half course: Yeongdong-daero → GangnamTancheon Parking Lot → Yangjae Citizen’s Forest → Tancheongyo → Gwangpyeonggyo →Gangnam Tancheon Parking Lot → Yeongdong-daero Marathon Festival 3. 3km course: Yeongdong-daero → Gangnam Tancheon Parking Lot → Yeongdong-daero 4. 10km course: Yeongdong-daero → Gangnam Tancheon Parking Lot → Jamsil Railroad Bridge → Gangnam Tancheon Parking Lot → Yeongdong-daero - Auxiliary events: Master chefs food booth (Korean, Western, Japanese), health experience booth (smoking cessation, health counseling) - Foreigners can participate after submitting an application via online site (participation link undisclosed) Gangnam - Big sale held on major shopping streets and stores, including Apgujeong, Garosugil, Cheongdam, Grand Sale during the festival period
· COEX Mall, Samseong Station (Line 2) · Gangnam Tancheon Parking Lot (800 won for 10 min, large bus parking available) · Can create Gangnam tour courses linked to attractions in major area of Gangma-gu · Nearby attractions: COEX Mall, Gangnam Street of Youth, Apgujeong Rodeo Street, Cheongdam-dong Luxury Street, etc.
- 3 - Enjoy sports and games in a whole new way Hongdae VR Experience
Show Me the VR Red VR #VR
24, Wausan-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul 3F, 64, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 36-10, Wausan-ro 21-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-6328-8765 +82-2-322-7119 +82-2-336-2242 - 26,000 won for 2 persons - Basic rate (70 min) 10,000 won - 3,000 won per attraction - 34,000 won for 3 persons - Universe Latte - 3,000 won for10 min in room game (60 min/free beverage/1 room) /Earth Latte 5,800 won - 3,000 won per attraction Weekday 12:00 - 23:00, 13:00 - 05:00 11:00 - 24:00 Weekend 11:00 - 23:00 Walk for 7 min from Exit 1, Walk for 5 min from Exit 2, Walk for 10 min from Exit 9, Sangsu Station (Line 6) Sangsu Station (Line 6) Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2)
‣Introduce places offering VR experiences through VR devices which are gaining popularity around the world ‣Popular as unique dating course for enjoying various sports and games in a virtual reality ‣Several VR experience places are opened in Hongdae area, attracting many young people, and three popular places are recommended below
- Korea's first VR experience hall; equipped with the best system and environment - Can easily master the names and operation method of devices and the list of games through booklets Show Me the VR - The most popular VR experience hall, but does not accept a reservation; wait in a line for admission - The only VR place that is open until 5 am for enjoying the games all night
- Has unique sensuous interior design of red color for both the inside of the experience hall and VR experience devices - Equipped with the latest hardware such as the newest HMD device, VR singing room integrating VR device and Red VR songs - Convenient to enjoy games in a designated room, instead of visiting several different rooms - Bungee jump and viking ride are most popular
- The white tone interior provides a mystical mood as if being in a future city - VR experience hall and cafe let visitors enjoy games and rest at the same time #VR - Zombie game full of horror is most popular - Recommend signature menus such as Universe Latte, Planet Latte, Man from Mars, Woman from Venus
· Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2) · Hongdae Public Parking Lot (300 won for 5 min, large bus parking available) · Can create tour package linked to Korea's cafe culture experiences such as multi cafe, singing cafe, Wii cafe · Nearby attractions: Hongdae Street, Sangsu Hapjeong Cafe Street, Hangang Park Mangwon District, Sinchon Street, Gyeongui Line Forest Park, etc
- 4 - Old-fashioned public bathhouse transformed into a cultural complex! Haenghwatang
Cultural Art Space Haenghwatang 12, Mapo-daero 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul Free
www.facebook.com/haenghwatang Last Wednesdays
+82-10-4055-5540 Website/On-site: Kor
‣Haenghwatang is transformed into a cultural art space in 2016 through ‘Haenghwatang Project’ by Crew a young planner ‘61311’ ※ Haenghwatang used to be a public bath in Ahyeon-dong for the past 45 years since 1967 but was closed after the area was designated as a redevelopment area in 2011 ‣Since its opening in 2016, it holds various cultural events such as music docent program, opening exhibition, bazaar, documentary screening, and live performances. Refer to homepage for schedule. ‣Offers a
· Walk for 3 min from Exit 1, Aeogae Station (Line 5) · Kyonggi Univ. Seoul Campus Parking Lot (1,000 won for first 1 hr, large bus parking available) · Can create a tour package for various cultural art spaces in Seoul · Nearby attractions: Gongdeok-dong Jokbal Alley, Yeomni-dong Sogeum-gil Trail, Sangsu Hapjeong Cafe Street, Seoullo 7017, etc.
- 5 - Seoullo 7017, a new tourist attraction in Seoul Food Tour
Seoullo 7017 seoullo7017.seoul.go.kr Free (Kor, Eng, Chn) Length: 1,024 m in total +82-2-2133-8691∼3, 8687∼8 17 Pedestrian Roads May 20, 2017, open 24 hrs On-site: Kor, Eng
‣Seoullo 7017 is created by transforming the Seoul Station Overpass built in 1970s into 17 walkways as part of an urban regeneration project for the area around Seoul Station ‣Various restaurants and cafes are arranged to provide rest and delicious food experience for pedestrians Name Photos Characteristics and menus (Operation hours) - Sells bibimbap, a representative Korean healthy food Seoul Bibimbap - Relay recipe of Korea's best chefs around the world (11:30 - 22:00) - Wild vegetable bibimbap 9,000 won / Chef's bibimbap 15,000 won - Korean style dessert cafe designed with a retro concept Magnolia Cafe - Sells old-fashioned cold tea and patbingsu in summer and red bean porridge in winter (11:00 - 22:00) - Organic milk ice cream 3,500 won / 7017 powdered mixture of roasted grains (drink mix) 4,000 won
Rose Gimbap - Specializes in little gimbap made with the concept of rice + pickled vegetables + glazing/grill/seasoning (11:39 - 22:00) - Gimbap set (2 types) 3,500 won / Spicy rice cakes 3,500 won
Hydrangea Bread - Korean street food toast and coffee that are popular among foreign tourists (11:00 - 22:00) - Hydrangea bread S 3,500 won / M 6,000 won / Cold-pressed juice 6,800 won
- Old-style snack bar that sells Korean style bread and baked sweet potato Acorn Sweets - Sells snacks targeting family travelers (11:00 - 22:00) - 7017 Acorn bread S 3,000 won / M 5,000 won / Puffed buckwheat rice cake coated with soybean powder 3,000 won - Comprehensive tourist information center and cafe for tourists Travelers’ Cafe - Assists a reservation for Seoul City's experience products and offers free use of PC and office devices (10:00 - 22:00) - Operates tea cafe that sells Korean style refreshments - Flower tea 7,000 won / Puffed buckwheat brown rice cake 3,000 won
Seoul Station (Line 1 & 4) Seoul Station Tour Bus Parking Lot (2,000 won/hour, 350 won for every 5 min after 2 hours, 33 parking spaces available) Can create a walking tour course incorporating the major attractions around Seoullo 7017 Nearby attractions: Seoul City Wall, Namdaemun Market, Sungnyemun Gate, Seoul Plaza, Namsan Park, etc.
- 6 - Perfect place for a light stroll Dasan City Wall Trail
Hanyangdoseong Dasan City Wall Trail seoulcitywall.seoul.go.kr Free Dasan City Wall Trail: Jangchung Gymnasium - Dasan To enjoy cultural creation place, gallery, studio, Palgakjeong Pavilion 1,50km Gentle slope course show room and cafes along Dasan-gil street +82-2-120(Dasan Call Center) Website: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn / On-site: Kor, Eng
‣ Dasan City Wall Trail has a mild slope, being a perfect course for children and elderly to take a stroll. It is a short 1km-long path that runs between Jangchung Stadium and Dasan Palgakjeong Pavilion. ‣ Various cultural art facilities such as galleries, workshops, studios, and show rooms are located around Dasan City Wall ‣ ‘Dasan City Wall Art Cultural Festival' is held every May, so visitors can enjoy various events and flea market under the theme of art ‣ Walking course: Back side of Jangchung Gymnasium → Shilla Hotel (Seongan-gil) → Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul / National Theater of Korea → Dasan Palgakjeong Pavilion Major attractions Characteristics Jangchung - Korea's first indoor stadium built in the dome style that can accommodate 8,000 people Gymnasium - The most luxurious 5-star hotel located in downtown Seoul Shilla Hotel - Visitors can take a stroll in the outdoor sculpture park that has sculptures created by world famous artists Banyan Tree Club - A resort located on Namsan. Famous for its leisure and spa & Spa Seoul National Theater of - Asia's first national theater established during 1950s Korea - Holds various performances such as quality classics, musical, Korean music, play and ballet Dasan Palgakjeong - Located on the highest point of Dasan City Wall Trail, offering a good view of Seoul scenery Pavilion ‣ A popular walking course of Namsan section of the Seoul City Wall which has the same starting point (Jangchung Stadium) with Dasan City Wall - Course: Dongguk Univ. Station → Jangchungdan Park → Seoul City Wall → National Theater of Korea → Beacon → Namsan Seoul Tower → Ahn Jung Geun Memorial Museum - One of a walking tour program; a prior reservation via dobo.visitseoul.net should be made 3 days before the tour day
· Exit 5, Dongguk Univ. Station (Line 3) -> Jangchung Gymnasium entrance · Jangchung Gymnasium Parking Lot (400 won for 5 min, large bus parking available) · Can create a tour package linked to Namsan course and attractions of Seoul City Wall · Nearby attractions: Namsan Park, Seoul Namsan Tower, National Theater of Korea, Namsangol Hanok village, Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, etc.
- 7 - Wishing for success of PyeongChang 2018 Ice Festa of August in Gyeonggi
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics G-200 Celebratory Ice Show August 12 (Sat), 2017 Eoreum Maru (Ice Rink), Goyang Eoullim Nuri Sports Center 17:00 - 19:30 (33, Eoullim-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do) Free, reservation deposit 10,000 won (will be www.pyeongchang2018.com/ko/index refunded afterward) +82-31-259-4796 ※ Will take approximately 50 customers on a first-come, first-served basis Website: Kor, Eng, Fra, Chn / On-site: Kor, Eng (Can make a reservation or inquiry through an inbound call)
‣ Holds a figure skating ice show as a boom-up event for a successful holding of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics ‣ Held in Gyeonggi-do which has a quality indoor ice rink and has fostered several figure skating stars ‣ Eoullim Nuri Ice Rink in Goyang is a large indoor ice rink with the capacity of 3,000 seats that held several international competitions Eoullim Nuri Ice Rink in Goyang (33, Eoullim-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, +82-31-960-0300)
Location
Neat outer appearance Clean facilities 3-sided auditorium, 3,000 seats Korean figure skaters such as Choi Dabin, Park So-yeon, and Yuna Kim, the PR ambassador for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
Appearances
PR ambassador of Pyeongchang Olympics Ice Dance Min Pair Female Single Male Single Yura& Alexander Wenzing Sui & Male Single Yuna Kim Park Soyeon Cha Jun-hwan Denis Ten (will attend as event Gamlin Song Han introducer)
· Walk for 15 min from Exit 4, Wondang Station (Line 3) · Goyang Eoullim Nuri Parking Lot (Free of charge for 2 hrs, large bus parking available) · Develop tour products exclusively for Pyeongchang Winter Olympics such as experience with Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Promotional Hall and goods purchase · Nearby attractions: Ilsan KINTEX, Wondang Herb Land, Theme Park Zoo Zoo, etc.
- 8 - New thematic night market 1890 Namsangol Night Market
Namsangol Hanok Village 28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Admission: Free / Experience Programs: paid & free of charge
www.hanokmaeul.or.kr Cash, Card (including foreign credit cards)
+82-2-2261-0517 Closed on Mondays Summer (Apr. - Oct.) 09:00 - 21:00 Website: Kor / On-site: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn Winter (Nov. – Mar.) 09:00 - 20:00
‣Namsangol Hanok Village is disclosed as a new thematic tourism product and recommended to foreign tourists who are interested in Korean traditional culture - This thematic night market offers many things to eat, see and enjoy in the atmosphere of the enlightenment period during the late Joseon Dynasty in 1890. It provides a feeling of time travel in the midst of nighttime mood and historical stories. ‣Detailed program introduction Category Period Special programs & things to enjoy Admission Mar. - Oct. - Trying on hanbok: Wear hanbok (Korean traditional costume) and take 10,000 won 10:30 - 17:00 commemorative photos inside the house and at courtyard (based on 1 hr) - Writing Hangul, folding hanji: Experience Korean calligraphy and make Apr. - Jun. crafts such as folding hanji (Korean traditional mulberry paper) to feel the 5,000 won 10:30 - 17:00 texture of paper (30 min per program) Namsangol Hanok - Traditional play experience: Making a Korean traditional bracelet Village Apr. - Jun. 3,000 - Jangmyeongnu, colorful shuttlecock, and shield kites (30 – 45 min per 10:30 - 17:00 7,000 won program) Apr. - Jun. - Tea ceremony experience: A program offering an experience of Korean 5,000 won Weekends traditional tea culture at leisurely, quiet Korean traditional house (based on 30 min) 10:30 - 17:00 1890 Jun. - Jul. Sat - 1890 Merchant Group: handcrafts seller booths + food truck Free admission, Namsangol Night Aug. - Oct. Fri, Sat - Performances: Saturday regular & Korean traditional music supporters paid/free experience Market 17:00 - 22:00 performance fees ※ Namsangol Hanok Village? The Village is a space where Namsan’s beautiful natural scenery, Korean traditional cultural art and various modern art co-exist in harmony. It consists of five traditional Korean houses, Seoul Namsan Gugakdang, traditional garden and Seoul Millennium Time Capsule Plaza
Exit 3 and 4, Chungmuro Station (Line 3 and 4) Namsangol Hanok Village Public Parking Lot (500 won for 10 min, large bus parking available) Can create tour package by using the theme of Korean tradition culture such as trying on hanbok and traditional Korean tea ceremony Nearby attractions: Namsangol Park, Namsan Seoul Tower, Myeongdong Street, Seoul Millennium Time Capsule, Namsan Beacon, etc.
- 9 - Dongdaemun storytelling outdoor performance Hadogam Leesaengjeon
Dongdaemun storytelling outdoor performance
‣Korean traditional martial art performance that will induce foreign tourists' interest ‣Performance of storytelling the history of Dongdaemun, a tourist attraction of Seoul, and regional identity ‣Before and after the performance, visitors can participate in various on-site events that will provide a memorable time of Seoul tour
No. Event Name Details Experience Korean - An event of personally experiencing Korean traditional 1 traditional weapons of the weapons used as props during the performance Joseon Dynasty Taking pictures with - Taking pictures with actors wearing traditional costumes 2 performers and props after watching the performance ※ The details of events before and after the performance may vary.
· Exit 1, Dongdaemun Culture and History Park Station (Line 2, 4, and 5) · DDP Parking Lot (400 won for 5 min / 4,800 won for 1 hour) · Dongdaemun Public Parking Lot (400 won for 5 min) / Jung-gu Hall Public Parking Lot (250 won for 5 min / 3,000 won for 1 hour) · Can develop products in relation with Dongdaemun Fashion Street, as well as traditional cultural tourism related with Namsangol Hanok Village · Connected tour with Dongdaemun Fashion Street (Fashion Shopping Mall), Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market, Namsangol Hanok Village, Gwangjang Market, etc.
- 10 - Sharing City, Imminent Commons Cities around the globe shed light on the present and future of urban civilization through the stage of Seoul 2017 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism
2017 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism [Donuimun Museum Village] 9,000 won (On-site purchase available for foreigners) 7-24, Sinmun-ro 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul [Dongdaemun Design Plaza] Cash, Card (including foreign credit cards) 281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Sept. 1 - Nov. 5 (Free opening on Sept. 2) Mondays, Chuseok Holiday 10:00 – 19:00 (last admission 18:00) (Extended operation until 21:00 on Culture Day) www.seoulbiennale.org Website: Kor, Eng / On-site: Kor, Eng (Guidebooks) +82-2-2096-0108 (English docent is offered only at the main exhibition hall)
‣An international event that actively involves in and focuses on the issues and future of world cities through the media of architecture and cities ‣One admission ticket allows viewing of the main exhibition hall of Seoul Biennale, as well as free admission to the exhibition of Seoul's historical and industrial sites (Euljiro, Sewoon Shopping Center, Changsin-dong) ‣Donuimun Museum Village is revealed for the first time and strongly recommended for tourists who are interested in urban regeneration or urban architecture ‣Operate stamp tour by using Seoul Biennale leaflet (Plan to offer a souvenir for 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis) Location Special Programs and things to enjoy Admission Donuimun Museum - Sharing Library: Freely view books related to the theme of Korean and oversea Biennale 9,000won Village - Operate food city dinner program (reservation required): Sat. 17:00 - 19:00 (Separate dinner programs (Thematic exhibition) - Operate Biennale cafe & restaurants 10,000 won, reservation required) Dongdaemun Design - Onsite Project: Operate experience program of smart pedestrian city ※ Children's workshop Plaza available per session - Citizen-participatory programs: Operate curator lecture & talk show, children's workshop (City exhibition) 20,000 won Sewoon Shopping - On-site project exhibition Free Center, Eulji-ro and - Citizen participatory programs: International studio exhibition, Sharing City Seoul Tour (Sun / Jongno, 14:00 - 17:00), Participation fee: 200,000 won estimated Changsin-dong Summer Camp (Sewoon Shopping Center: Aug.1 - 4, Recycling Plaza: Aug.8 - 11)
· Donuimun Museum Village: Exit 4, Seodaemun Station (Line 5) · Dongdaemun Design Plaza: connected to Exit 1, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Line 2,4,5) · Donuimun Museum Village: No parking lot available, but can use the parking lot of Seoul Museum of History and surrounding public parking lots · Dongdaemun Design Plaza: 1-hour free parking offered on the day if suggesting exhibition admission ticket or purchase receipt (20,000 won or more) · Can create SIT products on urban regeneration or urban architecture in relation with Seoullo 7017
- 11 - Rainbowover theHangangRiver enjoyedwithwheelchair users andbaby carriage carriers Rainbow Fountain of Banpo Hangang Park
Rainbow Fountain of Banpo Hangang Park - Website: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jap, Fra, Spn 40, Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul - On-site: Kor, Eng hangang.seoul.go.kr/banpo Free
+82-2-591-5943 Wheelchairs, baby carriages, and charger for electric wheelchairs can be rented from the 24 hrs / Nov. - Mar. Information Center of Banpo Hangang Park (free of charge)
‣Provides great accessibility for wheelchair users as there are no steps at the entrance and path of the park. Wheelchairs can be used as the pedestrian road is connected to Sebitseom, but need a precaution when passing the thresholds ‣Viewpoint ① Rooftop observatory of Solbitseom (Operation Hours: ~22:00) - Approach the rooftop (3F) via the elevator within Solbitseom and view Rainbow Fountain from the rooftop cafe ‣Viewpoint② Outdoor stage at Banpo Hangang Park - View the scenery of Rainbow Fountain from the outdoor stage which holds various events such as busking performance ‣The distance between the subway station to the entrance of the park is far, so driving is recommended
‣ Rainbow Fountain Operation Hours Apr.-Jun./ Weekday (20min per session) 12:00, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 Sept.-Oct. Holiday ( 20min per session) 12:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 Weekday (20min per session) 12:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 Jul.-Aug. Holiday (20min per session) 12:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30
‣ One bathroom exclusively for the disabled is available at the place across from the Banpo Information Center and near the entrance of Banpo Hangang Park, respectively ‣ One bathroom exclusively for the disabled is available on the 1F of Gabitseom and Chaebitseom, respectively - No steps at the entrance; equipped with safety bars
· Parking Lot next to Dalbit Plaza of Banpo Hangang Park (1,000 won for first 30min, 200 won for each additional 10 min) ※ Large bus parking available, Handicap parking lots available · Can create ‘Hangang Picnic’ theme tour package linked to outdoor stage, exhibitions, and picnic space in Sebitseom
· Nearby attractions: Sebitseom, Jamwon Hangang Park, National Museum of Korea, etc.
- 12 - Transformation! I'm the main character today COEX Mall & Comic Con Seoul
COEX Mall Comic Convention Seoul 513 Starfield COEX Mall, 513, Yeongdong-daero, COEX Hall C Gangnam-gu, Seoul-si www.coexmall.com www.comiccon.co.kr +82-2-6002-5300 (C/S Center) +82-2-561-6169 10:30 - 22:00 (Open year-round) Aug. 4. (Fri) - 6. (Sun), 2017 for 3 days - Aug.4.(Fir): 14:00 - 19:00 Website/On-site: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn - Aug.5 - 6.(Sat, Sun): 11:00 - 18:00 Can rent wheelchairs from Baby Carriage Rental Office 20,000 won - 50,000 won No. 1 near the passage in front of the entrance of Mega (Price varies depending on 1/2/3 Day) Box (10:30 - 19:30)
‣For the convenience of wheelchair users, make the slope of digital signage big and place the button on the lower screen for control ‣Equipped with 11 elevators usable by wheelchair users within COEX ‣No steps along the passage and entrance to make the movement of wheelchairs easy ‣Comic Con Seoul 2017 is a large event held in Korea for the first time this year. It covers pop culture such as comic, movies, games, character and animations Theme Contents Details Movie/drama Movie contents, studio Comic/animation Comic books, animations, webtoons Exhibit Game Online, mobile, console, VR/AR Toy Figure, character products Stage performance Korea costume play championship, interview with guest Celebrity 1:1 interaction with famous Hollywood stars Event Artist Alley Meeting with famous creative artists Fan Plaza Premium lounge, F&B Workshop Lecture, Q&A session ‣Guest Line-up: One Hollywood star in addition to Steven Yeun / C.B. Cebulski (Marvel Ent. Senior Vice President) / Lim Gang-hyuk(famous webtoon artist) / Tony Nicholson (China's famous celeb, amateur costume player) ‣ 16 locations within COEX have restrooms exclusively for the disabled; separate men and women's - No steps at the entrance; equipped with safety bars
· Yonsei-ro, Exit 2 and 3, Sinchon Station (Elevator available at the exit of Line 2, 4) · Sinchon Station (Gyeongui Line, 121-9, Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-gu) Parking Lot available ※ Large bus parking : 6,000 won for 2 hours,1,000won per exceeding hour, Maximum 4 sides can be used · Can create traditional Korean culture packages with hanok experience, traditional cafe, hanok hotels, etc.
· Connected tour with Seochon Village, Gwanghwamun Square, City Hall Plaza, Samcheong-dong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Jongno Street, etc.
- 13 - Seoul's new tourism resource SEOUL TOUR+ Guide on photo file download
On the Seoul City's official tourism information webpage, Visitseoul.net you can download PDF file and photo file of the 2016, 2017 SEOUL TOUR+. Under the image download menu, click the download box!
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- 14 - Seoul Tour +
Published Date: June 2017 Publisher: Tourism Marketing Team at Seoul Tourism Organization Editor:
‣ Assistant Manager Woo Tackgyu at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-0895 / E) [email protected] ‣ Associate Park Haerim at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-0879 / E) [email protected] ‣ Associate Jeon Haesol at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-0835 / E) [email protected] ‣ Associate Choi Yoonhee at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-8126 / E) [email protected]
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