Sooul tour - Visit Seoul

Contents
1. Culture and Arts in Seoul ............................................................................................... 1
1) Chungmu Art Hall: Musical Monte Cristo ................................................................... 2
2) Daelim Museum: Exhibition How to Make a Book with Steidl......................... 3
2. Unique Experiences in Seoul ........................................................................................ 4
1) Pang Pang Cruise ..................................................................................................................... 5
2) Hallyu Drama Theme Park..................................................................................................... 6
3) Oriental Medicine Experience for Foreigners................................................................ 7
4) Jeong-dong Observatory......................................................................................................... 8
5) 2013 Traditional Martial Arts Performances.................................................................. 9
3. Special Recommendations ............................................................................................. 10
1) 2013 Certification Program for High Quality Tour Product............................... 11
2) K-Shuttle........................................................................................................................................ 12
3) Seoul Citizens Hall.................................................................................................................... 13
Culture
Culture and
and Arts
Arts in
in Seoul
Seoul
1. Chungmu Art Hall: Musical
Monte Cristo
2. Daelim Museum: Exhibition
How to Make a Book with Steidl
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Attraction
Attraction
Musical Monte Cristo
Chungmu Art Hall Grand Theater
Promoter
Webpage/
Blog/Twitter
Overview
Overview
Hours
Capacity
EMK Musical Company
Tel.
www.musicalmonte.com/
www.cmah.or.kr/@Theatro
Tue.-Fri.
8 PM
Saturday
3 and 7 PM
Sunday
2 and 6 PM
Period
Foreign
Language
Interpark Ticket +82-1544-1555
English
+82-2-6391-6333
Sat., June 8-Sun., Aug. 4, 2013
VIP
130,000 won
20 or more: 10% discount
100 or more: 15% discount
Tickets
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110,000 won
20 or more: 20% discount
100 or more: 25% discount
80,000 won
Group
Reservation
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A
Contact
Tel.
150 min.
Reservation
1,225 seats
Payment
50,000 won
20 or more: 30% discount
100 or more: 35% discount
Lee Ilsu
+82-1577-6478
Cash or Credit Card (Visa, Master Card, etc.)
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◗ Developed based on The Count of Monte Cristo, written by a world-famous author, Alexander Dumas who
wrote The Three Musketeers
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◗ 8-volume novel condensed into a 2 1/2 hr. drama
◣ Mixed feelings revealed through hopeless love, conspiracy, betrayal, revenge and forgiveness
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◗ Magnificent and impressive stage set with absorbing 3D images
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◗ Actors: Im Taekyung, Eom Kijoon, Kim Seungdae, Ryu Junghan (special guest), etc.
◣ Eom Kijoon: Widely known in Japan through Korean TV dramas such as Ghost and Scent of a Woman and known by
the nickname of Eom-sama by avid Japanese fans
◣ Kim Seungdae: Holds a Japanese fan club and had a meeting with more than 300 fans in June, 2012
◣ Im Taekyung: Gains popularity through Korean TV show called Immortal Song
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◗ 85% of seat occupancy rate and No. 1 musical in terms of reservation for 8 consecutive weeks in its first
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season of 2010
90% of seat occupancy rate and a ten-city tour after the completion of Seoul shows in 2011
✢ Address: 131 Heungin-dong, Jung-gu
✢ Directions:
◣From
Sindang Station (Line 6): 50m from Exit 9 in the
direction of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
◣From Sindang Station (Line 2): 150m from Exit 1 in the
direction of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
✢ Parking information:
◣B1: Handicapped parking space for 4 cars/ B3: 81 cars/ B4: 96 cars
◣Hours: 5 AM ~ 11 PM
◣Fee: 3,000 won per 4 hr. for audiences
Location
Location
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◗ Grand Theater (1,225 seats), round-shaped Middle Theater (327 seats), studio-type Small Theater (230 seats)
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
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and various rehearsing rooms
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◗ Special performances viewed by many overseas audiences, mostly from Japan and China
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◗ Easily accessible with the subway station nearby
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◗ Dongdaemun Gate and Cheonggyecheon Stream within walking distance; a consecutive tour possible
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◗ The popular story of the musical and optimal viewing environment of the 1,225-seat art hall make it
suitable for group tour
Nearby
Nearby
Attractions
Attractions
Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (to open in April
2014), Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Alley
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Daelim Museum: Exhibition How to Make a Book with Steidl
Daelim Museum
Attraction
Attraction
Contact
Capacity
Tel.
Park Juwon
100 visitors
+82-2-720-0667
Webpage
www.daelimmuseum.org
Period
Apr. 11-Oct. 6, 2013
Hours
Tue.-Sun. 10 AM-6 PM
Closed
on Monday, Lunar New Year, Chuseok
5,000 won (Individual visitors)
Overview
Overview
Tickets
Foreign Language
Docent
3,000 won (Group visitors, 10 or more)
Fees subject to change for special exhibitions
(Seniors 65 years and up)
Payment
Reservation
English
11 AM, 12 AM/ 1-5 PM on the hour (Groups of 10 or more may
request for a special docent 3 days before the visit)
Cash or Credit Card
(Visa, Master Card, etc.)
Telephone or Internet Reservation
Audio Guide (Korean, English)
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◗ Legend in art books, Steidl is a prominent figure in the global publishing circles
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◗ Books presented in diverse ways, visitors can explore them not only through visual observation but also through
touching and smelling
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◗ The Steidl exhibition exclusively organized by Daelim Museum can only be seen during the exhibition period
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◗ Organized through the collaboration of world-renowned photographers, fashion designers/brands and writers
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font specially co-created by Steidl and Chanel is used
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◗ Special Concert
JAZZ NIGHT: A jazz concert held at the museum
Date: June 29/ July 27/ Aug. 31/ Sept. 28, from 6-7 PM (every last Saturday)
Fee: 4,000 won (Admission fee excluded)
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About the museum
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◗ Opened in 1996 by the Daelim Culture Foundation
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◗ Organizes various exhibitions to enable the Korean
public to come into contact with notable global cultural
and artistic trends
Location
Location
✢ Address: 53-1 Tongui-dong, Jongno-gu
✢ Directions:
◣ From Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3): Take Exit 3. Enter the
alley on the right-hand corner of Starbucks and go straight
for 30m.
◣ Or take Exit 4 and walk in the direction of Gyeongbokgung
Palace
- Turn right just before the crosswalk and go straight for 50m.
- It is in the alley on the left after the Kolon Bldg.
✢ Parking information:
◣ Parking space for 4-5 cars at the back of the museum
◣ Large-sized buses can use the pay parking lot in front of Exit
1 of Gyeongbokgung Station
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
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◗ Renovated from a former family house, the museum recalls Tate Modern in the UK and has a sophisticated and
relaxed atmosphere
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◗ Docent guides enhance the satisfaction of visitors
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◗ The exhibition on books―daily objects that we always see and use―has already attracted many domestic and foreign
viewers
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◗ D Lounge in the museum can be rented for lectures, parties or seminars through advance reservation (capacity: 200
people)
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◗ Gyeongbokgung, Gyeonghuigung and the National Palace Museum of Korea within walking distance; a traditional
culture tour possible
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◗ Galleries in Insa-dong, Samcheong-dong, Sagan-dong and Gana Art Center in Pyeongchang-dong located nearby; a
contemporary art tour possible
Nearby
Nearby
Attractions
Attractions
Cheongwadae Sarangchae, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gyeonghuigung Palace, National
Samcheong-dong Café Street, Samcheong-dong galleries, Insa-dong, Gwanghwamun
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Museum
of
Korea,
Unique
Unique Experiences
Experiences in
in Seoul
Seoul
1. Pang Pang Cruise
2. Hallyu Drama Theme Park
3. Oriental Medicine Experience for Foreigners
4. Jeong-dong Observatory
5. 2013 Traditional Martial Arts Performances
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Pang Pang Cruise
Attraction
Attraction
Pang Pang Cruise (E-Land Cruise)_1 Terminal
Contact
Webpage/
Blog
Overview
Overview
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Hours
Tue.-Sun. 4 PM, 8 PM
Closed
Tickets
48,000 won (30% discount for groups
of 30 or more)
(G ro u p s o f 1 00 o r m o re can n e go tiate fo r h o u rs)
+82-2-722-4400
Nov. 9, 2012 - Open
on Monday
(Special reservation m ay be possible for groups
of 100 or m ore)
Cash or Credit Card
(Visa, Master Card, etc.)
Payment
English, Japanese, Chinese Subtitles
Reservation
Telephone or Internet Reservation
(Reservation on-the-day not accepted)
A themed cruise offered by E-Land Cruise for visitors to enjoy performance, baking experience and Hangang River
Developed based on popular TV drama King of Baking, Kim Takgu, viewed in 12 Asian countries including China,
Japan, and Southeast Asia
Programs: "Baking Experience" "Nonverbal Baking Performance" "Gallery on the Drama's Theme"
Experience
Cruise
Program
Baking
Experience
Pang Pang Cruise
(Hangang River tour,
Drama Gallery)
Nonverbal Baking
performance
(After passing
Banpodaegyo Bridge)
Duration
30 min.
60 min.
30 min.
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Hall
Experience Hall 2F
Cruise
Cruise
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30-200 visitors
Tel.
Period
Location
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PD, Kim Junseong
(E-Land Cruise) www.elandcruise.com
(Pang Show) www.pangshow.co.kr
Foreign
Language
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Capacity
E-land Cruise
"King of Baking" Baking Experience: A 160g baking dough (enough for 4 loaves of bread) provided for each
participant (baked bread can be kept by participants)
Cruise: Yeouido 1 Terminal (Jinseongnaru) → Banpodaegyo Bridge → Yeouido 1 Terminal (Jinseongnaru)
Note : Cruise schedule subject to change according to weather conditions
✻ Additional cruise programs including "Buffet Cruise", "Hangang Tour Cruise" and "Live Music Cruise" also
offered (Contact: 3271-6900)
✢ Address: 85-1 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu
✢ Directions:
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Location
Location
From Yeouinaru Station (Line 5): 500m from Exit 3
in the direction of 63 City (8 min. on foot)
✢ Parking information:
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere
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Parking space for 500 cars including large-sized
buses (free parking for cruise passengers)
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A nonverbal performance that adds joy and excitement to international visitors on board
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Maximum of 180 guests to allow a comfortable cruise
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Recommended to group tour and FIT tourists
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Helps visitors enjoy Seoul's views regardless of the season while enjoying the cruise tour
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A product connected to seasonal events such as the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Show (Apr.-Oct.), Cherry
Blossom Festival (Apr.), and International Fireworks Festival (Oct.) may be developed
Nearby
Nearby
Attractions
Attractions
Yeouido Park, Yeouido Hangang Park, Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park, Ankara Park, IFC Mall, 63 City,
Seoul Marina, KBS, MBC, National Assembly Building
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Hallyu Drama Theme Park
Attraction
Attraction
Hallyu Drama Theme Park
Contact
Capacity
Director, Song Jae-ik
Community
Hours
Tel.
100 visitors (at one time)
+82-2-566-2644
www.cafe.daum.net/HallyuThemePark
Period
Open
Mon.-Sat. 10:30 AM-8 PM
Closed
on Sunday
10,000 won
(40% discount for groups of 30 or more)
Overview
Overview
Tickets
Option
Foreign
Language
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Costume Rental
15,000 won
Acting Experience
50,000 won
MBC Dream Center Tour
in Ilsan
70,000 won
Acting Experience + MBC
Dream
Center
Tour
(Guide and car provided)
120,000won
English, Japanese, Chinese
Payment
Reservation
Cash or Credit Card
(Visa, Master Card, etc.)
Telephone or Internet Reservation
(On-the-day reservation not accepted/
Group visitors must reserve in advance)
Affiliated with Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation(MBC), the theme park built by MBC Art Center offers
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The first experience-centered drama theme park in Korea with programs based on 7 MBC dramas and a
music show
Popular TV dramas such as Queen Seondeok, Dae Jang-geum, Dong Yi, Yi San, The Moon Embracing the
Sun, East of Eden and The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince as well as the musical show Show! Music Core are
covered, visitors may also shop at the Haepumdal Shop
Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) and coffee offered free of charge, various events held at the Corner of
Memories
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◗ Experience Options
Acting experience (50,000 won): Participation in the Drama House Acting Class held by MBC TV actors
Acting experience + tour of MBC Dream Center (120,000 won): After experiencing the theme park, visitors can take
part in the acting experience and Dream Center tour for extra charge
◣ Drama costume experience (15,000 won) and photo shoot
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Drama Theme Park
on B1 level of SK
Leaders View bldg.
Location
Location
✢ Address: 1st fl. Sk Leaders View B-dong, 55-16 Mullae-dong 3-ga,
Yeongdeungpo-gu
✢ Directions:
◣From Mullae Station (Line 2): 350m from Exit 5 in the SK Leaders
View building (B1 level) on the left from Mullae-dong Community
Center (6 min. on foot)
✢ Parking information:
◣ Parking space for 1,000 cars in the underground parking lot of
SK Leaders View
◣ Space for 30 express buses outside the building
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
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◗ Seven drama sets, Show! Music Core stage, and the Haepumdal Shop arranged in an 1,431㎡ space
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◗ Foreign language guidance provided in English, Japanese and Chinese
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◗ Visitors are chosen by lot to receive free gifts (facial mask packs)
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◗ Authentic sets make the experience even more exciting and interesting
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◗ Provides
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Hallyu contents and Hallyu-themed experiences at the same time
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◗ Times Square in Yeongdeungpo and D-Cube City in Sindorim located nearby;
Hallyu and shopping tour may be
developed
Nearby
Nearby
Attractions
Attractions
Times Squre, Shinsegae Department Store Yeongdeungpo Branch, Lotte Department Store Yeongdeungpo Branch,
Yeongdeungpo Newtown Underground Shopping Center, Mullae Creation Village, D-Cube City
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Oriental Medicine Experience for Foreigners
Namsangol Hanok Village:
Yun Family House in Ogin-dong
Tourism Business Div., Seoul City Hall
Contact
Oriental Medical Tourism Organization
Attraction
Attraction
Overview
Overview
Capacity
Tel.
1-30 visitors
+82-2-2133-2794
+82-2-3446-3316
Webpage
www.hanokmaeul.seoul.go.kr
Period
May 15-July 20, 2013
Hours
Wed.-Sat. 10:30 AM - 6 PM
Closed
on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Tickets
Free
Foreign
Language
English, Japanese, Chinese
Reservation
Not required
<Yun Family House in Ogin-dong>
The 225.79㎡ square-shaped house in which the main building, men's section and gate section of the house are
connected with one another has faithfully recreated the old Ogin-dong house built over 100 years ago.
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◗ Program: Oriental Medicine Experience for Foreigners
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◗ Target: Foreign tourists
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◗ Program details: Free oriental health examination, pulse diagnosis and consultation, oriental medical care (acupuncture,
moxibustion, physical therapy), herbal medicine, oriental medical culture experience (herbal soap and herb pouch
making)
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Namsangol Hanok Village
Opens at 9 AM and closes at 8 PM, Closed on Tuesdays
A garden and village built reviving the geographical features of Namsan Mountain as in the old days
The garden was created in the traditional way by restoring traditional natural vegetation of Namsan Mountain
Five traditional Korean houses designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government were moved and rebuilt in the
northeast part of the garden
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◗ Craft items made by artisans designated as holders of Intangible Culture Asset and other souvenirs available at the
traditional craftwork gallery
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◗ Various additional experiences, performances and education programs also offered (contact: 02-2266-6923,
http://hanokmaeul.seoul.go.kr)
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Experiences
Performances
Education Programs
Cultural Heritage
Guide
Hangeul writing (3,000 won), tea ceremony (5,500 won), traditional Korean clothes try-on (3,300
won), Hanji craft (3,300-5,500 won)
Saturday cultural performance "Nom" and Sunday cultural performance "Swim" (free of charge)
Traditional cultural lectures, traditional etiquette school, etc. (free of charge)
10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30 everyday excluding closed days: Cultural heritage guide on the origin
of the village, etc.
✢ Address: 28 34-gil, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu
✢ Directions:
◣ From Chungmuro Station (Line 3 & 4): Walk 150m from
Exit 3 or 4 through the alley between Dongguk
University Chungmuro Media Center and Maeil Business
Newspaper building. (3 min. on foot)
Location
Location
✢ Parking information:
◣ Parking space at the Facilities Management Corporation
in front of Namsangol Hanok Village
◣ Space for 2 large-sized buses (pay parking)
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere
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Nearby
Nearby
Attractions
Attractions
A traditional garden (72,003m2) and houses (7,934m2) are built spaciously in the village
Visitors can see five traditional Korean houses, including noblemen's residences and commoners' houses
Experience of traditional Korean culture for both Koreans and foreign visitors
The large village (79,937m2) with a garden is ideal for group tour
Recommended to foreign travelers interested in oriental and/or Korean medicine
The village offers various experiences, performances and education programs
Korea House, Myeongdong and Namsan Mountain located nearby: a consecutive tour possible
Korea House, Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater, Namsangol Traditional Garden, Myungbo Art Hall, Myeongdong,
Namsan Mountain, Chojun Textile and Quilt Art Museum
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Jeong-dong Observatory
Attraction
Attraction
Jeongdong Obersvatory
Overview
Overview
Capacity
Contact
Dasan Call Center
Period
Open
Hours
Weekends and Holidays, 9 AM-6 PM
Foreign
Language
Tel.
Tickets
English, Japanese and Chinese brochure
Reservation
1-50 visitors
+82-120
Free
Not required
A 94.88㎡ observation space on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall, Seosomun Building
Established as part of the "Sharing City Seoul" initiative and has a rest space with chairs and tables
◗ How to visit: Take the elevator for the observatory (No. 3) in the lobby.
◗ What to do: Enjoy the view of Deoksugung Palace and key attractions in the Jeong-dong area
◣ Old photographs and maps of Jeong-dong area from the 1900s are exhibited
◣ Information of the panoramic view and nearby tourist attractions visible from the observatory
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Observatory
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View of
Deoksu
gung
Palace and
Jeong-dong
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Address: 13th floor Seoul City Hall Seosomun Building,
Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu
✢ Directions:
◣ From City Hall Station (Line 1): Go straight for 30m from Exit 1.
Enter the alley on the right and walk for 70m.
◣ From City Hall Station (Line 2): From Exit 12, enter the alley
on the left and walk for 70m.
Location
Location
✢ Parking information:
◣ Parking space for around 100 cars in the City Hall
Seosomun Building (B4)
◣ A large-sized bus parking lot located near Dongwha Duty
Free Shop at Exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station (free parking)
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere
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Nearby
Nearby
Attractions
Attractions
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Visitors can enjoy the view of Deoksugung Palace, a leading traditional structure in Seoul, and diverse
architectural styles of Seoul
Different seasonal views of Deoksugung Palace and Jeong-dong
An observatory tour product linked with N Seoul Tower and 63 City may be developed
A tour combining shopping and performances may be developed utilizing its location in the city center
Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Museum of Art, Chongdong Theater, Myeongdong, Sungnyemun Gate, Lotte
Outlet Seoul Station Branch, Shinsegae Department Store's Main Store
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2013 Traditional Martial Arts Performances
Program
Program
2013 Traditional Martial Arts Performances
Contact
Webpage
Team Chief, Kim Jihun
May 16-Nov. 3, 2013 (excluding one month during the hot season)
Venues
Namsangol Hanok Village, Gwanghwamun Square, Nam Insa Madang
T a ek w o n do
Experience
Consultation
Capacity
Parking
Information
English, Japanese, Chinese
English
Reservation
Telephone or Internet Reservation
(A day before the visit)
English
Namsangol Hanok Village: Around 150 visitors/ Gwanghwamun Square: Around 500 visitors/
Nam Insa Madang: Around 200 visitors
Namsangol Hanok Village: Pay parking lot in front of the performance venue/ Gwanghwamun
Square: Pay parking lot around Cheonggyecheon/ Nam Insa Madang: Public parking lot in
front of the performance venue
2013 Traditional Martial Arts Performances:
◣ Taekwondo and Taekkyon, major traditional martial arts in Korea, are recreated in eye-catching performances
developed especially for foreign tourists.
◣ Taekwondo and Taekkyon performances and additional events such as "Trying on Taekwondo Uniform", "Pine
Board Smashing", "Whip Kick Contest", "Making Hangeul Fan" etc.
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+82-2-6939-7748
Period
Foreign
Language
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Tel.
Yonhanaro Communications
www.visitseoul.net / www.taekwonseoul.org
Performance
Overview
Overview
Promoter
2012 Taekkyon Performance Results
◣ Attracted about 3,000 tourists from 7 countries - Japan, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia with 92% expressing satisfaction with the performance
Performance Schedule (Details subject to change)
Taekwondo Demonstration Performance
Taekwondo
Performance and
Other Events
Tour
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Nearby
Nearby
Attractions
Attractions
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Performance
on Taekwondo
Experience Programs
for Foreigners
May-Nov. 2013
(excluding 1 month
in July-Aug.)
6 times weekly
(Tue.-Sun.)
(14:00-15:00)
May-Nov. 2013
(excluding 1 month
in July-Aug.)
6 times weekly
(Mon., Wed.-Sun.)
(11:00, 14:00, 17:00)
May-Nov. 2013
(excluding 1 month
in July-Aug.)
2 times weekly
(Fri. 16:00-17:00,
Sat. 16:00-17:00)
Namsangol Hanok
Village (Pigeumjeong
Plaza)
Nam Insa Madang in
Insa-dong (Fri.),
Myeongdong or
Sejongno Park
P e rio d
May-Nov. 2013
(excluding 1 month
in July-Aug.)
6 times weekly
(Mon., Wed.-Sun.)
(16:00-17:00)
Venue
Namsangol Hanok
Village
(Cheonugak Stage)
Gwanghwamun Square
P ro g ra m
Korean traditional spirit
expressed through
demonstration of
Taekwondo techniques
and moves
Traditional Korean
wisdom of life delivered
through Taekkyon
demonstration, Korean
folk music performance,
Gilnori, etc.
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Taekkyon
Demonstration
Uniform try-on,
Taekwondo principles
and meditation,
Taekwondo practices
(whip kick, self-defense,
pine board smashing,
etc.)
Performance
Korean folk music
performance, Gilnori,
Taekkyeon demonstration,
Baldeungbapgi game, etc.
(in clu d in g citize n s'
e xp erie n ce s)
A traditional experience tour linked with major tourist attractions of Seoul such as Namsan Mountain,
Gwanghwamun, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Insa-dong may be developed
Namsangol Hanok Village, Namsan Park, Myeongdong, Chongdong Theater, Gwanghwamun Gate,
Cheonggyecheon, Sungnyemun Gate, City Hall, Cheongwadae Sarangchae, Insa-dong, Changdeokgung Palace
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Special Recommendations
Recommendations
1. 2013 Certification Program for
High-Quality Tour Product
2. K-Shuttle
3. Seoul Citizens Hall
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Program
Program
Contact
Contact
2013 Certification Program for High Quality Tour Product
2013 Certification Program for High Quality Tour Product
Period
Apr. 5-Dec. 31, 2013
Seoul Tourism Organization
Contact
Tel.
e-mail
Supervisor
Ko Wui Sung, Chief
02-3788-0842
[email protected]
Japan
Huh Lyn
02-3788-8126
[email protected]
Great China Region
Choi Suk Kyoung
02-3788-0846
[email protected]
Southeast Asia, Europe, America
Choi Younjung
02-3788-0833
[email protected]
Evaluation and Newsletter
Ku Jihye
02-3788-0879
[email protected]
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◗ Purpose
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To promote development of high-quality tour package products that
incorporate various cultural experiences in Seoul
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To enhance the satisfaction of foreign tourists who visit Seoul through
superior tour package products certified by the Seoul Metropolitan
Government
Certification Mark
Overview
Overview
◗ Procedure
Application
(on rolling basis)
Application received
through Korean partner
companies
Certification Evaluation
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Certification of high-quality tour
package given after evaluation
Promotion Support
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Promotion and
management support
provided
◗ To Apply:
◣ Applicants should submit the Program Participation Agreement form to Seoul Tourism Organization
through Korean inbound partners
◗ Support
Classification
Golden Incentive
Promotion support
Amount (in KRW)
⦁ Total tourists of 500 or more: 3,000,000 won
⦁ Total tourists of 1,000 or more: 6,000,000 won
⦁ Seoul certification mark granted
⦁ Joint advertisement of certified products in the relevant country
⦁ Information on new tour resources to develop tour products
Other
✦ Details of support is subject to change depending on changes in policy of Seoul Metropolitan Government
◗ Requirements
Category
Accommodation
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Requirement
⦁ At least a 2-night stay in a 1st class or higher rated hotel in Seoul
◣ Hanok stay, Innostel, temple stay and Good Stay hotels included
✦ Accommodation in Gyeonggi-do or Incheon hotels (2 nights or more) with the same rating
during the peak season (Apr.-Oct.) is also accepted
Meal
High
Quality
Tour
Product
Attraction
Guide
Schedule
⦁ The total price of two-meals(lunch, dinner) for one day should be 20,000 won or higher
during the two-day stay per person
◣ Minimum 7,000 won per meal per person (restaurants in Seoul)
⦁ The total entrance (experience) fee for maximum 3 Seoul tourist attractions should be
30,000 won or higher per person
◣ Minimum entrance fee of 5,000 won per attraction per person
◣ Combined entrance (experience) fee for 2-3 tourist attractions of 30,000 won or
higher per person
⦁ Tour guide certification required
◣ Exceptions granted for Southeast Asian tourists
(Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
⦁ Staying at least 2 full days in Seoul is required
◣ A full day: 10:00~18:00
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K-Shuttle
Program
Program
K-Shuttle
Period
Webpage
Contact
Overview
Overview
Foreign Language
Departure Time
May 26, 2013-Feb. 28, 2014
www.k-shuttle.com
Seoul Tourism Organization
Tel.
English, Chinese, Japanese
+82-2-3788-0864
Reservation
Starting
Point
8:15 AM Everyday
Telephone or Internet reservation
(1899-2508/www.k-shuttle.com)
Parking lot on the left of Dongwha Duty Free
Shop near Exit 6, Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
(
◗
◗ What is K-Shuttle? A bus exclusively designed for foreign visitors which circulates around major tourist attractions in Korea
Packages
⦁Shuttle Bus package: Bus + guide (visitors are free to choose tour routes)
⦁Accommodation package: Bus + guide + accommodation
(Super Deluxe, Deluxe Hotels)
✦Meals and entrance fees excluded
◣
◣
Major
Major Cities
Cities
⦁Visiting major cities in Korea such as Buyeo, Jeonju, Gwangju, Suncheon,
Yeosu, Busan, Gyeongju, Andong, Gangneung and Pyeongchang in five
days
◣
◣
Free
Free Boarding,
Boarding, Transfer,
Transfer, Departure
Departure
⦁Passengers can get on and off from the bus as well as transfer to other
means of transportation at any time
◣
◣
Foreign Language Guide Service
⦁English tour guide provided and if necessary, guide service in numerous
different languages including Chinese and Japanese can also be offered
◣
◣
Emergency System
⦁Emergency service provided in alliance with major hospitals in different
regions
◣
◣
K-Shuttle Passport
⦁Passengers provided with a passport-typed brochure with brief information
on key tourist attractions and stamped seals of visited city as a souvenir
◣
◣
Contents
Contents
2013 K-Shuttle Price
Shuttle Bus
Package
Accommodatio
n Package
Diverse price rates for different routes ($24~$266)
◣Seoul-Gongju
$24/ Full Tour $266
Tourists can choose from 2- to 5-day trips ($239~$549)
◣2-day
Trip $239/ 5-day Trip $549
Major Visiting Cities
Wonju
Seoul
Gwangju
1st Day
Seoul (8:20)▸Gongju (10:00~12:20)▸Buyeo (13:00~15:30)
▸Jeonju (16:50~18:00)▸Gwangju (19:30)
2nd Day
Gwangju (10:40)▸Suncheon (12:00~17:20)▸Yeosu (18:00)
3rd Day
Yeosu (08:00)▸Jinju (09:50~10:50)▸Busan (11:40~16:50)
▸Gyeongju (18:30)
4th Day
Gyeongju (13:00)▸Andong (15:30~17:00)▸Wonju (20:00)
5th Day
Wonju (08:00) ▸Pyeongchang (09:30~10:30) ▸Gangneung
(11:30~13:30) ▸Sokcho (14:30~16:30) ▸Seoul (20:30)
Gyeongju
Yeosu
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Seoul Citizens Hall
Attraction
Attraction
Seoul Citizens Hall
Capacity
Webpage
www.seoulcitizenshall.kr
Public Communication's Division,
Contact
Overview
Overview
500 visitors
Seoul Metropolitan Government
Foreign Language
Hours
Tel.
+82-2-739-9922, 5814
Reservation
Reservation
Page
English, Chinese, Japanese
Tue.-Sun. 9AM-9PM
Internet Reservation
http://yeyak.seoul.go.kr
Connected to Seoul City Hall's
Tour
"Tong Tong Tour"
◗
◗ About Seoul Citizens Hall
◣ Located on the B1 and B2 levels of the new City Hall building, a 7,841㎡ space created as a new way of
communicating with Seoul citizens
◣
◣
Advance reservation and consultation required in case of visits by groups of 20 or more
Visitors can participate in various events (discussions, lectures, performances, children's education and experience
programs)
◗
◗ About Seoul City Hall's "Tong Tong Tour"
◣ A tour led by guides held from Tuesday to Sunday (different languages at different hours), starting at City Gallery
on B1
◣
(Please refer to the webpage for tour hours/ Contact: 02-2133-5637, General Affairs Div. of Seoul City Hall)
Tour course: Seoul Citizens' Hall City Gallery ▸ City Hall Traces Exhibition Room ▸ Old Mayor's Room ▸ Entrance
and outer wall clock ▸ 1st fl. lobby of the City Hall building ▸ Sky Plaza ▸ Exhibition space in front of Mayor's
Office ▸ Metaseosa (meta fiction)-Seoveol▸ (exterior) Symbolic sculpture <Yeoboseyo (Hello?)> ▸ Gungisi Relics
Exhibition Hall ▸ Citizen Speech Medium (Open Lounge) ▸ Seoul Citizens' Hall Gallery▸ Fair Trade Shop ▸ Media
Wall ▸ Tok Tok Design Shop (tour course subject to partial changes)
Contents
Contents
◣
A guide for each tour, maximum number of tour participants per tour is limited to 20
◣
On-the-spot tour is held on designated hours without Internet reservation
◗
◗ Facilities:
Facilities
Details
Information Center
⦁Information on Citizens Hall, Seoul city tourist information center, parking information
and reservation service
Citizens' Plaza,
Open Lounge
B1
B2
Galleries
⦁Citizen Speech Medium (for citizens' opinions), Vitality Concert (12:00-13:00,
18:00-19:00), Sharing Courtyard (citizens' art market and living market held 2 times
monthly)
⦁Gungisi Relics Exhibition Hall, Sound Gallery, Floating Cloud Gallery, Citizens' Gallery,
City Gallery
Doran Doran Café
(Fair Trade Shop
Villages of the World)
⦁Relaxation over fair trade coffee, etc., exhibition and sale of fair trade products, fair
trade-related events
Tok Tok Design Shop,
Book Store
⦁Exhibition and sale of products by social entrepreneurs and books on Seoul
Taepyeong Hall,
Public Square.
Workshop Room
Event Hall, Basrak Hall
⦁Citizens Hall weddings, discussions, education and lecture programs
(lectures, plays, films)
⦁Various citizen participation events held in multi-purpose halls with excellent sound
and lighting systems
✢ Address: B1 & B2 levels, Seoul City Hall, 110 Sejong-daero
✢ Directions:
◣ Exit 4 of City Hall Station (Line 1 or 2)
◣ Connected from Exit 1 of Euljiro 1-ga Station
✢ Parking information:
◣ Pay parking lot around Cheonggyecheon Stream
Location
Location
◗
◗ Diversified spaces on B1 and B2 levels can be used conveniently for various purposes
Atmosphere
Atmosphere ◗ Foreign visitors may find historic information offered by Gungisi Relics Exhibition Hall, and experiences in the colorful
Open Lounge is highly educational and interesting
Tour
Tour Tip
Tip
Nearby
Nearby
Attractions
Attractions
◗
◗ Tourist attractions such as Gwanghwamun Gate, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno area located nearby; a consecutive
tour possible
Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Gate, Sungnyemun Gate, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheongwadae
Sarangchae
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Date of publication: 2013.05.25
Publisher: Tourism Marketing Team,
Seoul Tourism Organization
Editors:
◗ Ko Wui Sung, Chief, Tourism Marketing Team
T. 02-3788-0842/E. [email protected]
◗ Huh Lyn, Tourism Marketing Team
T. 02-3788-8126/E. [email protected]
◗ Choi Suk kyoung, Tourism Marketing Team
T. 02-3788-0846/E. [email protected]
◗ Choi Younjung, Tourism Marketing Team
T. 02-3788-0833/E. [email protected]
◗ Ku Jihye, Tourism Marketing Team
T. 02-3788-0879/E. [email protected]
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