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 <Hadogam Leesaengjeon> 10 2017 Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 11 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 <Cooking class> <K-food class taught by chefs> <Tasting of personally cooked food> ‣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) <K-pop performance> <Gangnam Fashion Festival> <International Peace Marathon Festival> ‣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