2017.07 SEOUL TOUR+ NEWSLETTER Seoul, Filled with Fall Romance and Festive Excitement
New and Recommended Attractions
Must-Go Attractions for Autumn Foliage and Silver Grass in Fall 1 Fall Music Festival 2 Seoul International Dance Festival 2017 3 Korean Traditional Food Culture Center Eeum 4
Special Recommendations
Seoullo 7017 Travelers' Cafe 6 Tasty Food in Seongbuk-dong Near Seoul City Wall 7 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Torch Relay 8 Seoul Jewelry Industry Support Center 2 9 Namsangol Hanok Village 'Namsangol Vacation' 10 2017 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 11
Barrier-free Tours
Jongmyo Shrine 12 Seoul Arirang Festival 13
Must-go Attractions in Fall Attractions for Autumn Foliage and Silver Grass
Haneul Park at World Cup Park Jeongdok Public Library
95, Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 48, Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-300-5501 +82-2-2011-5799
05:00~22:00 (Varies by season) 07:00~23:00
parks.seoul.go.kr/template/sub/worldcuppark.do (Kor) jdlib.sen.go.kr (Kor/Eng)
Subway Line 6, World Cup StadiumStation Exit 1, 10 min. on foot Subway Line 3, Anguk Station Exit 1, 10 min. on foot
‣ Introducing must-go Seoul attractions in fall for magnificent autumn foliage and silver grass landscapes ‣ Great places to visit in fall for families and couples touring Seoul Location Details - 2017 Seoul Silver Grass Festival: Oct. 13~19 (scheduled) / Free [Silver Grass] - Greatest festival in fall worthy of its name; held in Oct. each year when silver grass flowers are in full bloom Haneul Park at - Festival open at night to enjoy the relaxing fall mood along with the sunset enveloping over Seoul World Cup Park - Enjoy a blaze of color amid fields of silver grass and the beautiful scenery of Seoul - Spaces for a variety of experiences provided: photo zone, pinwheel street, field of cosmos flowers, etc. - Library located in Samcheong-dong, one of the famous locations for autumn foliage with colorful autumn leaves and a street full of ginkgo leaves [Autumn Foliage] - Seoul public library holding a vast amount of data renovated from a high school - Contrast between the old facade and modern facilities adds to its appeal, making visitors feel Jeongdok Public like they are traveling back in time Library - Known for its beautiful scenery that changes with the season featuring cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn foliage in the fall - Many tourists who visit Bukchon stop by as it is a perfect place for relaxing ‣ Recommended to enjoy along with other nearby attractions due to its location in an area packed with popular tourist destinations - Digital Media City Tour → World Cup Park (Noeul Park, Haneul Park, Pyeonghwa Park) → Nanji Hangang Park - Gyeongbokgung Palace → National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul → Jeongdok Public Library → Bukchon Hanok Village (Yun Posun Residence, Baek Inje Residence) → Handicraft Workshop
· Use Nanji Hangang Park parking lot (1,000 won for the first 30 min, large bus parking available) · Use Jeongdok Public Library parking lot (190 won for the first 5 min.) - Large buses use the public parking lot for tour buses in front of Gwanghwamun Gate (45, Jongno 1-gil, Jongno-gu), 2,000 won/hr · Can create a fall tour package with attractions of autumn scenery including the Silver Grass Festival, Jeongdok Public Library, Jongmyo Shrine, Changdeokgung Palace, and more. · Recommended attractions nearby: Digital Media City, Nanji Hangang Park, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Samcheong-dong, Unhyeongung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, among others.
- 1 - Perfect Season for Listening to Music Fall Music Festival
Grand Mint Festival (GMF) Let's Rock Festival
Main Lawn at Nanji Hangang Park Olympic Park (424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul) (162, Hangangnanji-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul) +82-1544-1555 (Interpark, group inquiries) +82-2-322-8487 (Group inquiries)
www.mintpaper.co.kr/festival_gmf/ www.letsrock.co.kr/2017/2017index.html
October 22~23 September 23~24
1-day pass 99,000 won / 2-day pass 158,000 won 1-day pass 77,000 won / 2-day pass 119,000 won
‣ Introducing Korea's representative fall music festivals in the perfect season for listening to music ‣ Outdoor music events foreign tourist groups can enjoy ‣ Recommendations and details
Category Details and Line-up - 11th year of Korea's best fall music festival that lives up to its name - View performances from over 50 artist groups on four official stages Grand Mint Festival - Full range of entertainment options including a photo zone and play zone encompassing the vast lawn of Olympic Park - Line-up: undecided, 1st line-up to be released on Aug. 1 - Largest rock festival that can be enjoyed in the city - Fun festival held at Nanji Hangang Park that can be enjoyed while looking out at the Hangang River Let's Rock Festival - Experience a Korean-style rock festival with a line-up of only Korean bands - Line-up: YB, Nell, Urban Zakapa, Rose Motel, Glen Check, 10cm, among others. ‣ Recommended nearby tourist attractions to enjoy - Olympic Park (Grand Mint Festival): Olympic Park Trail, SOMA Museum of Art, Seoul Baekje Museum, Mongchontoseong Fortress and Jamsil Lotte World Mall - Nanji Hangang Park (Let's Rock Festival): Silver Grass Festival of Haneul Park at World Cup Park, Digital Media City and Hongdae Street
· Grand Mint Festival: use Olympic Park parking lot (12,000 won, large bus parking available) · Let's Rock Festival: use Nanji Hangang Park parking lot (1,000 won for the first 30 min, large bus parking available) · Can create a FIT package with famous Korean music festivals and surrounding attractions including the Grand Mint Festival, Let's Rock Festival, Jarasum International Jazz Festival, and more.
- 2 - A World Unified by Dance Seoul International Dance Festival 2017
Seoul International Dance Festival 2017 (SIDance)
Jayu Theater and 5 other locations at Seoul Arts Center Prices vary by performance (Representative: 2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
www.sidance.org Performance times vary
October 9~29 Total of 37 performances by 43 groups from 19 countries scheduled
Ticket inquiries for groups over 20 people Website/On-site: Kor, Eng +82-2-3216-1185 ([email protected])
‣ Seoul International Dance Festival is Korea's largest international dance festival which began in 1998 and is holding it's 20th festival this year ‣ Chance to enjoy 37 performances by 43 groups from 19 countries in world-class theaters Recommended Performances by Theater Jayu Theater at Seoul Arts - 10/17 8pm / Korea
· Subway Line 3, Nambu Terminal Station Exit 5, 10 min. on foot · Use Seoul Arts Center parking lot (10,000 won for audience members/large bus parking available) - Peak season (Jul./Aug.), 1.5 times extra charge for congestion on Sat./Sun./holidays · Can create a tour package for enjoying the autumn foliage scenery of Umyeonsan Trail and performances · Recommended attractions nearby: Daehangno, Marronier Park, Ewha Womans Univ. Sinchon Street, Hongdae Street, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Myeongdong Street - 3 - Making Traditional Korean Liquor and Snacks Korea Traditional Food Culture Center Eeum
Korea Traditional Food Culture Center Eeum 51-20, Teheran-ro 5-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Prices vary by menu and program
‣ The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Korean Food Grand Master newly opened the Grand Master Experience Center in Dec. 2016 ‣ Runs diverse cooking programs with 75 state-approved Grand Masters ‣ Special chance for foreign tourists to make and try traditional Korean liquor and refreshments Location Program Details Photo
· Subway Line 2, Gangnam Station Exit 11, 10 min. on foot · Use Yeoksam Culture Park public off-street parking lot (Kukkiwon parking lot) (300 won for 5 min, free on weekends, large bus parking available) · Can create a traditional experience tour package with seal-making at Yhlayuen Seal Engraving Lab and traditional handicraft at Hanok Village · Recommended attractions nearby: Gangnam Street, Apgujeong Rodeo Street, Garosu-gil, Nonhyeon-dong Eatery Alley, COEX Mall, among others.
- 4 - Korea's Greatest National Treasure! Hunminjeongeum, Nanjung Ilgi Exhibition
Hunminjeongeum, Nanjung Ilgi: Look, Again Dongdaemun Design Plaza Adults 10,000 won, Students 8,000 won (281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul) Cash, card payment (including foreign credit cards) www.ddp.or.kr Tue~Thu 10:00~19:00/ Fri~Sat 10:00~21:00 April 13~October 12 Sun & Holidays 10:00~19:00 / Closed on Mondays
+82-2-2153-0000 Website: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn / On-site: Kor, Eng
‣ Exhibition of photoprints of the UNESCO Memory of the World Register 'Hunminjeongeum Haerye,' 'Nanjung Ilgi' and 20 other antiquities ‣ Exhibition of the 'Hunminjeongeum Haerye,' the world's only language manual that explains the principles of the structure of Hangeul, and the 'Nanjung Ilgi,' a war diary written by Admiral Yi Sun-sin during the Japanese invasion of Korea, in an easy-to-understand way ‣ Arouses interest of tourists by borrowing the structure of the Gwanghwamun Gate Square, Seoul's representative tourist attraction, for the interior of the exhibition hall ‣ Exhibition content is provided in English and media art and neon signs that enhance visual excitement are provided ‣ Held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza where various exhibitions and experiences can be enjoyed in one place Things to do at DDP - Seoul Design Week: September 21~27, Design festival for designers and spectators - 2018 S/S Seoul Fashion Week: October 16~21, Fashion week for world fashion trends Events - DDP Farmers Market: Every second/fourth Saturday of each month 11:00~19:00, Organic agriculture experience and flea market - Bamdokkaebi Night Market: Every Fri./Sat. 18:00~23:00, Busking performances and food trucks - Dulle-gil Trail Resting Area, Design Playground, DDP Store, Kakao Friends Store Others and LED Rose Square
· Connected to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station Exit 1 on Subway Lines 2, 4, 5 · Tour bus parking lot to the east of DDP (Euljiro 7-ga, Jung-gu), large bus parking available, free of charge · Can create a tour package with Gwanghwamun Gate Square and the "Story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin" exhibition in the basement · Recommended attractions nearby: Heunginjimun Gate, Dongdaemun Shopping Town, Seoul City Wall, Daehangno, Myeongdong Street, among others.
- 5 - Ask Us Anything! Seoullo 7017 Travelers' Cafe
Seoullo 7017 Travelers' Cafe seoullo7017.seoul.go.kr No entrance fee
(Kor, Eng, Chn) Restrooms, smart box locker, free convenient services such as Wi-Fi, +82-2-312-8340 refreshments, etc. provided
10:00~22:00 On-site: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn
‣ Introducing tourist information facilities for the convenience of foreign tourists within Seoul's quality walking trail, Seoullo 7017 Facility Details Photo - Integrated tourist information center and cafe for foreign visitors of Seoullo 7017 - Brochures of main attractions in Seoul including information on Seoullo 7017 provided in various languages - DID menu in various languages provided: 10 languages including English, Travelers' Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malay, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Russian, and Arabic Lockers Cafe - Smart box locker: free up to 3 hours, can designate locker in advance through Internet, delivery service provided - Restroom, free Wi-Fi, PC use and additional services available - Coffee menu and Korean flower/leaf teas available (charged) - Location: below Toegye-ro Traffic Island escalator Cafe Menu
Seoullo - Information center introducing the history and significance of Seoullo 7017 Information - Tourist information in various languages of main attractions of Seoullo 7017 Center - Location: Entrance of Hoehyeon Station (☎+82-2-312-9575) Interior
- 20 types of official souvenirs related to Seoullo 7017 available for purchase Seoullo Shop - Location: Entrance of Hoehyeon Station (☎+82-2-312-9836)
Interior
Subway Lines 1, 4, Seoul Station Use Seoul Station tour bus parking lot (2,000 won per hour, 350 won for each 5 min after 2 hours, total of 33 spaces available) Can create walking course that uses Seoullo 7017 and covers main attractions including Namdaemun Market, Seoul City Wall, Myeongdong, and more. Recommended attractions nearby: Seoul City Wall, Namdaemun Market, Sungnyemun Gate, Seoul Plaza, Namsan Park, among others.
- 6 - The Belly Has No Eyes Tasty Food in Seongbuk-dong Near Seoul City Wall
Seongbuk-dong Dwaeji Galbijip Guksijip Seongbuk-dong Nurungji Baeksuk
115, Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 9, Changgyeonggung-ro 43-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 9, Seongbuk-ro 31-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-2420 +82-2-762-1924 +82-2-764-0707
- Set menu with bulgogi 8,000 won - Noodles 9,000 won - Whole chicken soup with scorched rice - Boiled pork slices (Small) 17,000 won 45,000 won - Set menu with grilled rib patties 8,000 won - Buckwheat hand-pulled dough soup (Large) 28,000 won - Set menu with grilled ribs 9,000 won with clams 7,000 won - Korean pancake (Small) 14,000 won - Buckwheat pancake 8,000 won - Cold buckwheat noodles 6,000 won (Large) 22,000 won - Buckwheat bibimbap 7,000 won 08:00~21:00, Closed on Sundays 12:00~21:00, Closed on holidays 11:30~22:00, Closed on holidays Subway Line 4, Hansung Univ. Station Exit 5, 20 Subway Line 4, Hansung Univ. Station Exit 5, 3 Subway Line 4, Hansung Univ. Station Exit 5, 20 min. on foot min. on foot min. on foot
‣ Introducing good restaurants in Seongbuk-dong near Hyehwamun Gate, the final course of the Baegak Trail of Seoul City Wall; great for taking a stroll and tasting delicious food ‣ Seongbuk-dong is a popular place for citizens and tourists for its numerous delicious restaurants with a history of over 30 years Main Restaurants Specialty - Famous pork ribs restaurant with 30-year history in the Seongbuk-dong area Seongbuk-dong - Pork is grilled with briquettes and served; convenient for everyone including foreigners to Dwaeji Galbi eat as there is no need for self grilling - Restaurant where you can taste delicious Korean grilled ribs at a reasonable cost - Restaurant famous for selling noodle soup with no additives Guksijip - Known as a restaurant that President Kim Young-Sam of Korea frequently visited - Designated as a Seoul future heritage Seongbuk-dong - Restaurant that serves dishes made with buckwheat and whole chicken soup with scorched rice Nurungji Baeksuk - Has many foreign tourist customers looking to have healthy whole chicken soup ‣ Baegak Section of Seoul City Wall refers to the 4.7km trail from Changuimun Gate past Baegak up to Hyehwamun Gate ‣ Although it is the most physically demanding among other Seoul City Wall Sunseong courses, it is recommended for trekking for its beautiful natural scenery - Course : Changuimun Gate → Baegangmaru Summit → January 21 Pine Tree → Baegak Gokseong Lookout → Sukjeongmun Gate → Malbawi Information Center & Scenic Views → Bukjeong Village → Hyehwamun Gate
· Seongbuk-dong Dwaeji Galbijip: use restaurant parking lot (free, large bus parking available) · Guksijip: use Changgyeonggung Palace parking lot (2,000 won for the first 2 hours, large bus parking available) · Seongbuk-dong Nurungji Baeksuk: use restaurant parking lot (free, large bus parking available) · Can create a tour package with Seoul City Wall Baegaksan Mountain Trail and attractions
- 7 - Let Everyone Shine 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Torch Relay
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games
Starts on Feb. 9, 2018 (Winter Olympics) All areas of Pyeongchang, Gangneung, Jeongseon Starts on Mar. 9, 2018 (Winter Paralympics) Pyeongchang Mountain Cluster, Gangneung Coastal Cluster
www.pyeongchang2018.com/ko/index 95 participating countries, 15 categories, 102 games
+82-33-651-1722 (Gangneung Experience Center) Website: Kor, Eng, Fra, Chn / On-site: Kor, Eng
‣ Torch relay declaring the start and finish of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will begin on November 1 ‣ Slogan of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics torch relay is 'Let Everyone Shine' meaning 'always reflecting the dreams, passion and future of everyone all around the world'
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Torch Relay - Greece: October 24~31 (8 days) Torch Relay Schedule - Korea: November 1~February 9, 2018 (101 days) - Those who have brought new prospects to each field and those who will bring new prospects will be selected Torchbearers - Torchbearers: 7,500 people / Torchbearer supporters: 2,018 people - Turtle Ship: Turtle Ship relay from Hansando Island, Tongyeong - Hwangpo sailboat: Hwangpo sailboat relay sailing on the Baengmagang River - Maritime cable car: Yeosu maritime cable car relay - Robot: robot relay on Jeju and in Daejeon, city of science and technology Special Torch Relays - Zip wire: Jeongseon zip wire relay set amid the backdrop of the Korean peninsula - Steam locomotive train: steam locomotive train relay of Gokseong Train Village - Ocean rail bike: Samcheok ocean rail bike relay running along the eastern coast of Korea - Yacht : yacht relay in Busan, the city of global marine culture - Incheon → Jeju-do → Busan → Ulsan → Gyeongsangnam-do → Jeollanam-do → Gwangju → Jeollabuk-do → Chungcheongnam-do (southern) → Daejeon → Sejong → Torch Relay Itinerary Chungcheongnam-do (northern) → Chungcheongbuk-do → Gyeongsangbuk-do → Daegu → Gyeongsangbuk-do → Gyeonggi-do (southern) → Incheon → Seoul → Gyeonggi-do (northern) → Northernmost Site → Gangwon-do → Opening Ceremony
‣ Celebratory event highlighting the characteristics and diversity of each region during the torch relay will be held - Opening and celebratory performance, torch arrival event (video screening, torchbearer arrival and ignition), celebratory performance and closing
- 8 - Space 42 Seoul Jewelry Industry Support Center 2
Seoul Jewelry Industry Support Center 2 Space 42 190-2, Gwonnong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul No entrance fee
Hours of Operation: Tue~Sun 11am~8pm Card, cash payments accepted
www.space42.co.kr Closed on Mondays
+82-10-3464-4599 Website: Kor / On-site: Kor, Eng brochures
‣ Korea's only latest jewelry boutique shop that will become a new landmark of Jongno jewelry street ‣ Comprehensive cultural space where you can enjoy exhibitions of various fields such as jewelry and flowers at a beautiful traditional hanok house ‣ You can experience new visual/cultural trends on jewelry on-site and the latest unique jewelry products in connection with large online distribution channels ‣ Things to do at Seoul Jewelry Industry Support Center 2 'Space 42' by floor Floor Details and Special Programs - Memory Project (memorable project for families, couples and friends held at 'Space 42') 2F - Flower classes creating bouquets for lovers and office workers from nearby businesses - Making use of the advantages of a boutique, exhibition of jewelry products by up and coming 1F designers showcasing various materials and items by month, season and trend - Exhibits representative jewelry products of designers (for purchase) - Rental space for jewelry brand exhibitions, university graduation exhibitions in the jewelry category, etc. B1F - Small integrated cultural space where you can view exhibitions such as art and sculptures and small concerts - Books on jewelry (resource center) B2F - Networking meeting space - Designer workspace
· Subway Lines 1, 3, 5, Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 7 (5 min. on foot) · Can use Jongmyo Shrine public parking lot (400 won for every 5 min.) - Large buses can park at public parking lot located on Dongsulla-gil (9 spaces/500 won for every 5 min.) · Seosulla-gil under maintenance, Space 42 collection products scheduled for development · Recommended attractions nearby: Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater, Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, Jongmyo Shrine, Changdeokgung Palace, among others.
- 9 - Summer Program at Hanok Namsangol Vacation
Namsangol Hanok Village
28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Free entrance / free / charged programs
www.hanokmaeul.or.kr Cash, card (including foreign credit cards)
+82-2-2261-0517 Closed on Mondays Summer season (April~October) 09:00~21:00 Website: Kor / On-site: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn Winter season (November~March) 09:00~20:00
‣ Nam sangol Hanok Village sum mer special vacation program at Hanok houses - ‘Namsangol Vacation’ : Korean summer culture experience where you can take a nap with a bamboo bolster on a cool hanok floor or escape the heat while reading books ‣ Detailed Introduction to Programs Category Date Special Programs and Things To Do Entrance Fee - Nap experience: taking a nap on a living room floor (bamboo 2,000 won July 12~August 31 bolster, cool ramie pillow and blanket provided) (1 hour) 11:00~17:00 - Hanok comic book room: relaxing with various types of books at Unlimited a hanok house (1 hour) - Traditional culture class: experiencing traditional culture (Four July 4~December 31 Mon, Namsangol Hanok Gracious Plants/Korean calligraphy/Chinese calligraphy) with 4 Wed, Thur. 2~3,000 won Village tools (Four Treasures of Study) used in books by writers of the 14:00~16:00 past: brush, ink, paper and inkstone July 4~December 31 - Namhakdang School experience: observing a class at the Free 11:00~12:00 traditional Korean Namhakdang School March~October - Hanbok traditional clothing: can take photos inside the house and around 10,000 won 10:30~17:00 the hanok village gardens wearing traditional Korean Hanbok attire (1 hour) 1890 - 1890 Sangdan: handicraft booths + food trucks Free entrance, June~October Namsangol Night - Performances: Saturday performances and gugak (Korean free/charged Saturdays 17:00~22:00 Market traditional music) supporters performance programs
Connected to Chungmuro Station Exits 3&4 on Subway Lines 3, 4 Use Namsangol Hanok Village public parking lot (500 won for every 10 min, large bus parking available) Can develop packages with traditional Korean culture theme including hanbok-wearing experience, traditional tea ceremony experience, and more. Recommended attractions nearby: Namsangol Park, N Seoul Tower, Myeongdong Street, Seoul Thousand-Year Time Capsule, Namsan Beacon, among others.
- 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) Closed on 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)
‣ International event actively involved in and focuses on the issues at hand and the future of world cities through 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 useum Village is open to the public for the first time and strongly recommended for tourists who are interested in urban regeneration or urban architecture ‣ Operates a stamp tour using Seoul Biennale leaflet (plans to offer souvenirs for 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis) Location Special Programs and Things to Enjoy Admission - Sharing Library: Freely read books related to the them e of Korean and 9,000 won Donuimun Museum overseas Biennale Village (Separate dinner programs - Operates food city dinner program (reservations required): Sat. 17:00 - 19:00 (Thematic exhibition) 10,000 won, reservations - Operates Biennale cafe & restaurants required) Dongdaemun Design - On-site project: Operates experience program of sm art pedestrian city ※ Children's workshop Plaza - Citizen-participatory program s: Operates curator lecture & talk show , available per session (City exhibition) children's w orkshop 20,000 won Sewoon Shopping - On-site project exhibition Free Center, Eulji-ro and - Citizen participatory program s: International studio exhibition, Sharing City Jongno, Seoul Tour (Sun / 14:00 – 17:00), Sum m er Cam p (Sew oon Shopping Participation fee: Changsin-dong Center: Aug. 1 - 4, Recycling Plaza: Aug. 8 - 11) 200,000 won estimated
· Donuimun Museum Village: Subway Line 5, Seodaemun Station Exit 4 · Dongdaemun Design Plaza: connected to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station Exit 1 on Subway Lines 2,4,5 · Donuimun Museum Village: No parking 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 with exhibition admission ticket or purchase receipt (20,000 won or more) · Can develop SIT products on urban regeneration or urban architecture in relation with Seoullo 7017
- 11 - Enjoying Beautiful Ancient Palaces on a Wheelchair Jongmyo Shrine
Jongmyo Shrine 157, Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul Website/On-site: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn
jm.cha.go.kr (Adults) 1,000 won (Children) 500 won ※Applies to foreigners under the age +82-2-765-0195 of 18 ※Free admission on last Wednesdays (culture day) (March~September) 09:00~18:00 Wheelchair and stroller can be rented at tourist (October~February) 09:00~17:30 information center next to the ticket office (free)
‣ Jongmyo Shrine is one of Seoul's historical remains great for taking a stroll in cool autumn with the harmony of the fall scenery and mood of the ancient palace ‣ Easy access for wheelchairs as a ramp is installed at the entrance with no steps ‣ Wheelchair use is inconvenient or limited as there are many dirt roads in ancient palaces and in particular, as flatstones are laid on the shrine ‣ There are no steps at the tourist information center at the entrance and an understructure allows easy access for wheelchairs
‣ Holds scheduled viewings accompanied by a cultural commentator and can be viewed freely every Sat./Wed. of the last week of the month ‣ Hours of Operation Viewing Type Classification Available Viewing Times Korean commentary 09:20 10:20 11:20 12:20 13:20 14:20 15:20 16:20 17:00 (Mar.~Sept.)
Scheduled English commentary 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 Viewing Japanese commentary 09:00 09:40 10:40 11:40 12:40 13:40 14:40 15:40 16:40 (Mar.~Sept.) Chinese commentary 11:00 13:00 15:00 Feb.~May, Sept.~Oct. (Ticketing time) 09:00~17:00 / (Viewing time) 09:00~18:00 Free Viewing Jun.~Aug. (Ticketing time) 09:00~17:30 / (Viewing time) 09:00~18:30 Nov.~Jan. (Ticketing time) 09:00~16:30 / (Viewing time) 09:00~17:30
‣ All 3 restrooms at Jaegung, Yeongnyeongjeon, Jeonsacheong are handicapped-accessible. ‣ The entrance width is wide, and a space below the sink allows easy access.
· Use elevator and 5 min. on foot from Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 2-1 on Subway Lines 1, 3, 5 · No separate parking lot, but parking available at nearby public parking lot (400 won for every 5 min./4,800 won for 1 hour) · Large bus parking available at public parking lot located on Dongsulla-gil (9 spaces/500 won for every 5 min.) · Can develop packages with traditional culture experience attractions such as Tteok Museum, Insa-dong, and more.
· Recommended attractions nearby: Insa-dong, Tapgol Park, Seoul Cinema, Tteok Museum, among others.
- 12 - Yoohoo! Let Us All Enjoy Arirang Party Seoul Arirang Festival
Seoul Arirang Festival
Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Website: Kor, Eng, Chn, Fra, Ger, Jpn, Esp On-site: Korean www.seoularirangfestival.com
+82-2-709-7408 Free admission
(Host) Seoul Metropolitan City, Seoul Arirang Festival 2017. 10. 13. (Fri.)~10. 15. (Sun.), 3 days Organizing Committee - 10. 13. (Fri.) 12:00~21:00 - 10. 14. (Sat.) 10:00~22:00 (Supervision) Seoul Arirang Festival Organizing Committee - 10. 15. (Sun.) 09:00~18:00 Earphones and computers for the visually impaired available at Gwanghwamun tourist information center
‣ Width of the square is wide and there are no steps, so it is convenient for wheelchair users to navigate ‣ Tourist information center at Gwanghwamun Station Exit 6 has a ramp at its entrance and a space below the counter, so it is easily accessible
‣ Seoul Arirang Festival, which began as an anniversary celebration for Arirang's selection as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, is now holding its 5th celebration and is a festival filled with traditional culture experiences, performances and things to do for everyone to enjoy together. ‣ Main Programs Date Program Details and Things To Do 10. 13.~15. Arirang Arirang Traditional games such as slap-match, ball games, Arirang ocarina/ukulele classes, etc. Gwanghwamun 10. 14. Exciting Arirang Music Festival reborn through the hands of popular artists Music Festival Traditional plays and creative plays with dance, songs and performances are brought to the city for an exciting Plays and Arirang celebration where the audience and actors come together 10. 14.~15. Audience-participating public relations program will be held for the successful opening of the Pyeongchang Winter Pyeongchang Olympics; Pyeongchang Winter Olympics experience zone (biathlon, ski jump) and public relations events scheduled Expedition to be held as well Pannori Gillori Arirang Festival's main program, an Arirang playground with all Korean traditional arts (tightrope, Namsadang 10. 15. Parade experience, Gwanghwamun Music Picnic, Youth Art Company, etc.)
‣ Toilets for the disabled located inside Haechi Square are very wide are provided with a handle installed along with a space below the sink and a tilted mirror for easy access
· Connected to Gwanghwamun Square, use the elevator near Gwanghwamun Station Exit on Subway Line 9 · No separate parking lot, but parking available in Sejong-ro public parking lot next to Sejong Center (300 won for every 5 min.) - Large bus parking available at tour bus public parking lot next to Gwanghwamun Gate (45, Jongno 1-gil, Jongno-gu), 2,000 won per hour
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Published Date: July 31, 2017 (Vol.7) 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 Yoonhee at the Tourism Marketing Team T) +82-2-3788-8126 / E) [email protected]
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