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 <Hunminjeongeum, Nanjung Ilgi: Look, Again> Exhibition 5 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 2017 Poster> <Dance Premium- La Veronal> <Dance Mosaic- Ofir Yudilevitch> ‣ 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 <Who's Next I> Center - 10/24 8pm / Czech Republic, Israel <Věra Ondrašíková & Collective - Ofir Yudilevitch> - 10/9~10 5pm, 9pm / UK <Russel Maliphant Company> Mary Hall Theater at - 10/16 8pm / Brazil, Spain, Korea <Company Mariantònia Oliver, Sogang University Vocal Dance Life> - 10/22 5pm / New Zealand <Muscle Mouth> Main Hall at Arco Arts - 10/25~26 8pm / Korea <Jeon Misook Dance Company> Theater - 10/28~29 5pm / Spain <La Veronal> - 10/13 8pm / UK, Spain, Italy <Robbie Synge, Igor & Moreno> CKL Stage - 10/19 8pm / Portugal, Korea <Jonas & Lander> Plaza Square at D-Cube City - 10/21 time undecided / Spain, Korea <Raquel Madrid & Laura Lizcano, The Move> ‣ Events that all audiences can enjoy and participate will be provided Event ※No separate group discount Choreography workshop with dance groups participating in festival performances. Workshop Individuals who apply m ay participate. Ask questions about the works and communicate with choreographers and dancers Talk with Artists (event to be held after the performance; all audience m em bers m ay participate) · 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 <Floor Information> www.facebook.com/kfmc2016 1st Floor: Traditional Liquor Gallery 2nd Floor: Grand Master Cafe Eeum +82-2-6927-3005 3rd Floor: Grand Master Experience Center 10:00~20:00, Closed on Mondays Website: Kor, On-site: Kor, Eng <Grand Master Cafe Eeum> <Making Traditional Food with the Grand Master> <Making Traditional Refreshments> ‣ 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 <Tasting of 5 types of traditional liquor and story of traditional liquor> Details Traditional Liquor Tasting with fun stories about history, principles of brewing and liquor Gallery (1st Floor) *Max. Cap: 30 people Date Everyday 1pm, 3pm, 5pm: Korean, Japanese / 2pm, 4pm: English Price Free Time 30 minutes <Yeot-gangjeong gift bag program> Making yeot-gangjeong (traditional Grand Master Details Korean confectionary) using domestic ingredients of the Grand Master Experience Center (3rd Floor) Date Variable on weekdays (reservations required by phone or email) *Max. Cap: 40 people Price 15,000 won Time 60 minutes <Making my own traditional liquor> Tasting 5 types of traditional liquor, tasting Making Traditional Details Korean sweets and tea of the Grand Master/Food tasting, brewing liquor Liquor with the Grand Master Date Variable on weekdays (reservations required by phone or email) *Max.