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Contents ★ [Seoul Tour+ Itineraries for the Five Senses]
Starting with the May issue, ten itineraries designed to allow participants to experience the charm of Seoul to the fullest (40 different locations) will be created with a new theme every month. These itineraries will be provided as product information that is customized to your needs under the title “Seoul Tour+ Itineraries for the Five Senses”. We ask that you make active use of them when planning high-quality Seoul tour products for foreign tourist groups.
1 Burn calories while enjoying diverse activities along the Hangang River
Route 1 Bike rental – Jamsil Marushimteo/Cheonhonaru Angel-in-us – Rail bike – Some Gavit’s Ola 5
Route 2 Nanji Camping Ground - Coffine Gurunaru, Yanghwa/Seonyu Branch – Sightseeing cruise - Chavit Cuisine on Some Chavit 10
Route 3 Inline skating rink – Yeouido Light Cafe – Go-kart track in Jamsil – Fradia 15
20Route 4 Ttukseom sledding ground - Ttukseom View Cultural Complex – Duck/paddle boat – Arirang House
25Route 5 Hangang helicopter tour – Saemal Café – 700 Yacht Club - Ashley Marine, Nodeulmaru Branch
2 Relieve your stress in exciting Seoul
Route 6 LetsRun PARK SEOUL (Race Park) - Garak Market for a taste of spoon worm/live octopus- NEXON ARENA (E-Sports) - Sandeomi Bulgogi 32
Route 7 Taekkyeon experience (Korea Cultural House) - Jinju Cheonggukjang - Makgeolli sommelier experience (Wolhyang) - Bomb’s Burger (Nuclear Bomb Burger) 37
Route 8 Lotte World Ice Skating Rink - Gopchang Alley - Jamsil Baseball Stadium - Café 453 Kitchen (Oreo Bingsu) 42
Route 9 The Story of King Sejong and the Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin (Learning Hangeul) - Hongcho Booldak- Horror Kingdom (Horror experience) - Michae Hanjeongsik (3m-long steamed bamboo) 47
Route 10National Gukak Center (Traditional Korean music experience) - Damkkot (Patjuk experience) - Jin Oriental Medicine Experience Center (Acupuncture experience) - Onjeong Tonkatsu (Large Tonkatsu)
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Special Recommendations
Special 1 2014 Seoul Lantern Festival 56
Special 2 2014 Seoul Certification Program for High Quality Tour Package 58
Info [Seoul Tour+] Itineraries for the Five Senses Monthly theme guide 59
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Challenge
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Overview Challenge 1_Burn calories while enjoying diverse activities along the Hangang River
★ Theme: Enjoy the dynamic Hangang River, the heart of Seoul, from morning till night, and lose weight too! ☞ Enjoy cycling, inline skating, fishing, sledding, and much more ☞ Exciting recreational sports at Hangang Park, perfect stress busters! ☞ Breathtaking night views of Seoul while enjoying a luxurious meal at a floating restaurant
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Physical activities by the Hangang River
Tea at a café overlooking the Hangang River
Recreational sports on the Hangang River
Dinner at a floating restaurant
Outdoor activities by the Hangang River
A panoramic view of the Hangang River over a
cup of coffee
Stress-busting activities on the Hangang River
Luxurious dinner while enjoying the night view of
the Hangang River◎ Bike riding along the
Hangang River in the cool breeze
◎ A night out with BBQ at the Nanji Camping Site
◎ Sledding, an affordable winter outing for the entire family
◎ A breathtaking view of the Hangang over a cup of tea
◎ The beautiful nightscape of Seoul and the Hangang seen from the best lookout points
◎ Cafés, nail art, and flower shops
◎ Luxurious river cruise and yachting experience with a cool breeze on your face
◎ Recreational activities for the whole family, including rail biking, duck boat riding, paddle boating, and go-kart racing
◎ Great places to appreciate the beautiful nature and nightscape of Seoul in downtown areas
◎ Premium floating restaurants boasting luxurious interior designs and exquisite food
Route 11:00 13:30 15:30 20:00
1 Bike rental ⇨ Jamsil Marushimteo/Cheonhonaru Angel-in-us ⇨ Rail bike ⇨ Some Gavit’s Ola
2Nanji Camping
Ground ⇨ Coffine Gurunaru Yanghwa/Seonyu ⇨ Sightseeing cruise ⇨ Chavit Cuisine on
Some Chavit
3 Inline skating rink ⇨ Yeouido Light Café ⇨ Go-kart track in Jamsil ⇨ Fradia
4 Sledding ground ⇨ Ttukseom View Cultural Complex ⇨ Duck/paddle boat ⇨ Arirang House
5Hangang
helicopter tour ⇨ Saemal Cafe ⇨ 700 Yacht Club ⇨ Ashley Marine, Nodeulmaru Branch
Challenge 1_Burn calories while enjoying diverse activities along the Hangang River
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Route 1 1 Physical activities by the Hangang River - Bike rental
2 A cup of tea at a café overlooking the Hangang River - Jamsil Marushimteo/Cheonhonaru Angel-in-us
3 Recreational sports on the Hangang River
- Rail bike
4 Dinner at a floating restaurant
- Some Gavit’s Ola
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1-1 ❶ Bike rental ⇨ Jamsil Marushimteo/
Gwangnaru Angel-in-us ⇨ Rail bike ⇨ Some Gavit’s Ola
Overview
Place Bike rental (Jamsil and Gwangnaru)
AddressJamsil Bike Rental in front of Jamsil Quay, 65 Hangaram-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Gwangnaru Bike Rental under the Gwangjingyo Bridge, 83-66 Seonsa-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
No. of bicycles available
Jamsil 134Price
(per hour)
Premium KRW 5,000 KRW 1,000 for each additional 15 min.Tandem KRW 6,000
Gwangnaru 159Regular KRW 3,000 KRW 500 for each
additional 15 min.Children KRW 3,000
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Languages Available
Korean
Description
Ride a bike along the Hangang riverbank while enjoying the pleasant breeze and natural landscape.Jamsil Bike Rental Gwangnaru Bike Rental
‣ ‣ In Jamsil Hangang Park near various attractions, including Lotte World, Olympic Park
‣ ‣ In Gwangnaru Hangang Park, the largest of the Hangang Parks‣ ‣ Well maintained ecological park located along the river
Hours ⁍ Mar., Apr., Sept., and Oct.: 9:00~18:00 / May~Aug.: 9:00~19:00 / Nov.~Feb.: 9:00~17:00
Remark⁍ Return your bike at any of the 12 bike rental stations in the park, regardless of where you rented it.⁍ Hangang Park Bike Rental Stations: Gangseo/ Gwangnaru/ Nanji/ Ttukseom/ Mangwon/
Banpo/ Yanggwa/ Yeouido-Mapo-Yeouido-Wonhyo/ Jamsil/ Jamwon
Photos Bike rental station ① Bike rental station ② Bike riding ①
Bike riding ② Bike riding ③ Gwangnaru Bike Park
DirectionsJamsil Exit 5 of Jamsil Station on Subway Lines 2 and 8 – Cross Jamsil Nadeulmok
Gwangnaru Exit 1 of Cheonho Station on Subway Lines 5 and 8 – Walk straight towards Cheonhodaegyo Bridge – Take the entrance stairs
ParkingJamsil Jamsil Hangang Park parking lot
⁍ 706-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
Gwangnaru Gwangnaru Park parking lot ⁍ 407-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
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‣ ‣ Recommendable for tourists from countries such as Japan, China, Europe, the US, and Canada, where bike riding is a part of everyday life
‣ ‣ The bike rental stations in Gwangnaru Park are suitable for children, as they can ride bikes in the Bike Park inside the park and can choose unique and interesting bikes.
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Gwangnaru rail bike/ Cruise/ IFC Mall/ Lotte World/ Olympic Park
Challenge 1_Burn calories while enjoying diverse activities along the Hangang River
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1-2 Bike rental ⇨ ❷ Jamsil Marushimteo/
Gwangnaru Angel-in-us ⇨ Rail bike ⇨ Some Gavit’s Ola
Overview
Place Jamsil Marushimteo / Cheonho Naru Angel-in-us
Address Jamsil Marushimteo: 1-1 Sincheong-dong, Songpa-gu, SeoulCheonho Naru Angel-in-us: 47-23 Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Capacity
Jamsil Marushimteo 24 seats Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Cheonho Naru Angel-in-us
60 seats(30 seats on the
terrace)Hours
Jamsil Marushimteo 10:00~22:00Cheonho Naru
Angel-in-us 10:00~24:00
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Languages Available Korean
Description
Ideal cafes at which to relax and appreciate the beautiful view after partaking in exciting outdoor activities along the Hangang River
Jamsil Marushimteo Cheonho Naru Angel-in-us‣ ‣ A café on the Hangang Bridge that provides an
excellent vantage point from which to take in the breathtaking view of the sacred Olympic torch on the Olympic Expressway with the sunset in the background
‣ ‣ A franchise café located on the second floor of the Gwangnaru Hangang Park convenience facility, where visitors can try some Arabica coffee, renowned for its premium quality
⁍ Website: http://bit.ly/1BrHTEO
Contact Jeon Mi-Gyeong (+82-10-2389-2210) Contact Lee Yoon-Joo (+82-10-3042-5332)
Remark ⁍ Relax and enjoy beverages and nail art.* Reservation for nail art (+82-2-413-2430) Remark ⁍ Get a free cup of Americano for every 10
that you order.
PhotosExterior of Jamsil Marushimteo ① Exterior of Jamsil Marushimteo ② Interior of Jamsil Marushimteo
Exterior of Cheonho Naru Angel-in-us
Interior of Cheonho Naru Angel-in-us Cheonho Naru Angel-in-us Terrace
DirectionsJamsil Marushimteo Exit 7 of Jamsil Station on Subway Line 2 – Walk straight 700m toward Jamsil Bridge
Cheonho Naru Angel-in-us
Exit 1 of Cheonho Station on Subway Lines 5 and 8 – Walk straight toward Cheonho Bridge – Take the entrance stairs
ParkingJamsil Marushimteo Jamsil Hangang Park parking lot
⁍ 706-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.Cheonho Naru
Angel-in-usGwangnaru Park parking lot ⁍ 407-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
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TIP ‣ ‣ Ideal place to relax after biking between Jamsil and Gwangnaru
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Gwangnaru rail bike/ River cruise/ IFC Mall/ Lotte World/ Olympic Park
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1-3 Bike rental ⇨ Jamsil Marushimteo/
Gwangnaru Angel-in-us ⇨ ➌ Rail bike ⇨ Some Gavit’s Ola
Overview
Place Rail bike Capacity Ten two-person bikes
Address Bike Park in Gwangnaru Park, 83-66 (637-6 Amsa-dong) Seonsa-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
Closed (holidays)
Closed every Monday HoursMar., Apr., Sept., Oct. 9:00~18:00
May~Aug. 9:00~19:00Nov.~Feb. 9:00~17:00
Reservation By phonePayment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Price KRW 2,000 per rail bike (approx. 10 min. per ride)
Languages Available
Korean
Description
Try some exciting rail biking at Gwangnaru Hangang Park with a beautiful landscape. ‣ ‣ Well-known migratory bird habitat with an open field of reeds ‣ ‣ Offers memorable moment of riding a rail bike on a 720m track for ten minutes with
a loved one. ⁍ Rail bike: a pedal-powered two or four-wheeled draisine ‣ ‣ Located inside the Bike Park, a unique bike-themed park, it is an ideal place to enjoy
various recreational activities. ⁍ Discover unique bikes: Over 140 bikes of 39 different kinds, including square-wheeled bikes, sideways
bikes, recumbent bikes, and many more. ⁍ Bike racing track: Covering an area of 124,000m2, the bike racing track is designed for bikers to
enjoy MTB and BMX racing, with obstacles and tracks through rough terrain.
Photos Rail bike rail Rail bike ① Rail bike ②
Rail bike ③ Rail bike rail Rail bike riding
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 1 of Cheonho Station on Subway Lines 5 and 8 – Walk straight toward Cheonhodaegyo
Bridge – Take the entrance stairs ‣ ‣ Exit 4 of Amsa Station on Subway Line 8 – Cross Amsa Nadeulmok
Parking ‣ ‣ Gwangnaru Park parking lot (407-car capacity, including buses, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.)
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‣ ‣ Introduced on the popular TV program “We Got Married,” rail bike riding is recommendable to tourist couples and Hallyu fans.
‣ ‣ Safe for visitors of all ages, men or women.
Nearby Attractions
‣ ‣ Amsa Prehistoric Settlement Site/ Mongchon Toseong (Fortress)/ Gwangnaru Angel-in-us Café/ Riverview 8th Avenue
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1-4 Bike rental ⇨ Jamsil Marushimteo/
Gwangnaru Angel-in-us ⇨ Rail bike ⇨ ➍ Some Gavit’s Ola
Overview
Place Some Gavit Ola Capacity 150 seats
Address Some Gavit, 1st Fl., 683 Olympic-daero (Banpo-dong), Seocho-gu, Seoul
Manager Do Mun-Goo (+82-10-2024-1593) Phone +82-2-533-0077
Website www.ola.krClosed
(holidays)Open 7 days a week
Reservation By phone Hours 11:30~22:00
Price
Lunch KRW 28,000~30,000 Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)Dinner KRW 38,000~58,000
Languages Available
English(Menus in English)Discount Please call
Description
A new landmark and cultural complex on the Hangang River, offering gourmet Italian cuisine ‣ ‣ Located on the world’s first floating structure, “Some Sevit”. ⁍ Some Sevit: Three artificial islands (Yevit, Chaevit, and Gavit) built in the shape of flowers on the Hangang River ⁍ A filming location of the Hollywood blockbuster The Avengers and K-drama Athene: Goddess of War ‣ ‣ Located on the first floor of Gavit, the biggest of the three artificial islands. This restaurant offers a great
sunset view through its floor-to-ceiling windows. ⁍ Some Gavit: Meaning “luxurious and elegant light,” it houses a restaurant, convention hall, pub, and café. ‣ ‣ A restaurant that reinterprets authentic Italian cuisine in the Korean style. It has seven
locations in Korea.
Photos Exterior of Some Gavit Interior of the restaurant Ola Interior of the restaurant Ola
Private room for group customers Premium tenderloin steak Grilled cuttlefish salad
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 8-1 of Express Bus Terminal Station on Subway Lines 3 , 7 , and 9 –Walk straight 650m, following the Banpo Hangang Park signs
Parking ‣‣ Banpo Hangang Park parking lot (823-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.)
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‣ ‣ Ideal to develop as a tourism product for fans of the global hit Hollywood film <The Avengers>. ‣ ‣ Recommendable to visit in conjunction with the world’s longest bridge fountain, the Banpo
Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Fradia, Jamwon Branch/ GOTO Mall/ Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain/ Seoul Arts Center
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Route 2 1 Exciting physical activities along the Hangang River - Nanji Camping Ground
2 Hangang bridge cafés with great views
- Coffine Gurunaru, Yanghwa/Seonyu Branch
3 Recreational sports on the Hangang River
- Sightseeing cruise
4 Floating restaurant
- Chavit Cuisine on Some Chavit
Challenge 1_Burn calories while enjoying diverse activities along the Hangang River
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❶ Nanji Camping Ground ⇨ Coffine Gurunaru,
Yanghwa/Seonyu Branch
⇨ Sightseeing cruise ⇨ Chavit Cuisine on Some Chavit
Overview
Place Nanji Camping Ground Size 21,000㎡
Address 28 Hangang Nanji-ro, Mapo-gu, SeoulWebsite www.nanjicamping.co.kr Phone +82-2-304-0061~3 (10:00~17:00)
Reservation By phone or online Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a weekPayment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea) Hours
Check In 11:00Check Out 10:00 the next day
Price
Admission KRW 3,750 for adults, KRW 2,000 for children aged 6-7, free for children aged 5 and under
Zone A Campers with own tents KRW 15,000 (including admission for 4)
Zone B Four-person tent KRW 33,000 (including 1 tent, 4 mats, and admission for 4)
Six-person tent KRW 45,500 (including 1 tent, 5 mats, and admission for 6)
Zone C Mongolian yurt (M) KRW 40,000 (including 1 tent, 1 low indoor wooden bench for 5~7; admission not included)
Zone D
Mongolian yurt (L) KRW 50,000 (including 1 tent, 1 low indoor wooden bench for 6~10; admission not included)
Mongolian yurt (XL) KRW 70,000 (including 1 tent, 1 low indoor wooden bench for 10~20; admission not included)
Description
A trendy camping site boasting the beautiful landscape of the Hangang River and an ecological park ‣ ‣ Various camping zones available to satisfy a variety of camping purposes ⁍ Picnic zone: A day-use area for picnics (a sun shade and mat included) ⁍ Camping zone: Tents in varying sizes for different numbers of campers (BBQ grill, portable gas stove, and other facilities available for rent) ‣ ‣ Recreational activities near the camping ground, with shower facilities on the camping ground
Photos Camping site ① Camping site ② Camping site ③
Tent interior Water facility Shower room
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 8 of Dangsan Station on Subway Line 2 – Bus No. 9707 – Nanji Hangang Park Bus Stop – Walk 150m toward Gayang Bridge across Jungang Bridge
Parking ‣‣ Nanji Hangang Park parking lot (545-car capacity, including buses, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.)
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‣ ‣ Filming location for the variety shows “One Night Two Days” and “We Got Married” ‣ ‣ Ideal to recommend for couple tourists and Hallyu fans ‣ ‣ An perfect place to experience Korean-style BBQ and recreational activities in the Hangang area
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Natural Grass Ball Park/ Water Park/ Noeul Park/ Haneul Park/ DMC/ Hapjeong Café Street
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Nanji Camping Ground ⇨ ❷ Coffine Gurunaru,
Yanghwa/Seonyu Branch ⇨ Sightseeing cruise ⇨ Chavit Cuisine on Some Chavit
Overview
Place Coffine Gurunaru, Yanghwa/Seonyu Branch
AddressYanghwa Branch: 314 Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu
Phone
Yanghwa Branch +82-2-2675-6446
Seonyu Branch: 313 Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seonyu Branch +82-2-3667-6446
Capacity Yanghwa Branch 40 seats
Closed (holidays)
Open 7 days a week (closed on New Year’s Day and Chuseok)
Seonyu Branch 40 seats (Five one-person seats by the windows) Hours 12:00~24:00
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Languages Available
Korean
Description
Two beautiful twin-like cafes facing each other on the south-bound Yanghwa Bridge, overlooking the Hangang River
‣ ‣ Cafés are low and run parallel to the bridge, offering customers a clear view of the bridge’s beauty.
‣ ‣ Equipped with an incline elevator allowing access to the cafes from the park
‣ ‣ The round windows at each table allow customers to appreciate the beautiful, picturesque Hangang River
‣ ‣ Each café has its own restroom.
PhotosExterior of the Yangwa Branch Interior of the Yangwa Branch Exterior of the Seonyu Branch
Interior of the Seonyu Branch “Honey Butter Bread,” a popular menu item Incline elevator
Directions ‣ ‣ Enter Hangang Park through the entrance between Exit 3 and Exit 4 of Dangsan Station on Subway Line 2 – Walk straight 400m toward Yanghwa Information Center – Take the incline elevator
Parking ‣ ‣ Yanghwa Hangang Park parking lot (524-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.)
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TIP ‣ ‣ Ideal destination to enjoy in conjunction with nearby tourist spots (World Cup Fountain
[world’s highest at 202m], and Seonyudo Park)
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Seonyudo Park/ National Assembly/ Yeouido Hangang Park/ Bamseom
Challenge 1_Burn calories while enjoying diverse activities along the Hangang River
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Nanji Camping Ground ⇨ Coffine Gurunaru,
Yanghwa/Seonyu Branch
⇨ ❸ Sightseeing cruise ⇨ Chavit Cuisine on Some Chavit
Overview
Place Sightseeing cruise (Hangang sightseeing cruise/participatory Pang Show performance)Address Yeouido Cruise Dock, 85-1 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Capacity
Hangang sightseeing cruise Up to 600 Closed
(holidays) Open 7 days a week
Pang Show Up to 200 HoursHangang
sightseeing cruise 10:00~22:00
Pang Show 17:00/20:00Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Languages Available English, Chinese, and Japanese
Description
Any good sightseeing tour in Seoul starts with a sightseeing cruise, the best way to get up close and personal with the Hangang River.
Hangang sightseeing cruise Pang Show ‣ ‣ Memorable experience of the Hangang, day or night. ⁍ Day: A tour of three islets on the Hangang (Yeouido,
Seonyudo, and Bamseom) ⁍ Night: The world’s longest bridge fountain “Banpo Moonlight
Rainbow Fountain”
‣ ‣ A unique on-board performance based on the popular K-drama “King of Baking, Kim Tak-Gu”
⁍ A baking experience, performance, and cruise all rolled into one, satisfying all of the five senses
Manager Kim Jeong-Hee (+82-2-3271-6900) Manager Lee Dong-Ho (+82-2-722-4400)Website www.elandcruise.com Website www.pangshow.co.kr
Reservation By phone or online Reservation Email: [email protected]
Price
⁍ Regular cruise: KRW 12,000~15,000⁍ Cruise with buffet: KRW 60,000 on
weekdays/KRW65,000 on weekends* 10% discount for groups of 30 or
more (regular cruise only)
Price ⁍ Individual: KRW 38,000 per person* 20% discount for groups of 30 or more
Photos Hangang sightseeing cruise ① Hangang sightseeing cruise ② Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain
Cruise ship buffet Pang Show Baking experience during Pang ShowDirections ‣ ‣ Exit 3 of Yeouinaru Station on Subway Line 5 – Walk straight 1km toward Wonhyo Bridge
Parking ‣ ‣ Yeouido Hangang Park parking lot (1,991-car capacity, KRW 2,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 300 for each additional 10 min.)
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‣ ‣ Recommendable to Hallyu fans as it is a filming location of the mega-hit K-drama “My Love from a Star” and “King of Baking, Kim Tak-Gu”.
‣ ‣ Ideal destination for water sports and activities in conjunction with the floating restaurant Ashley MarineNearby
Attractions ‣ ‣ Seoul Marina Club and Yacht/ Yeouido Hangang Park/ National Assembly/ IFC Mall
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Nanji Camping Ground ⇨ Coffine Gurunaru,
Yanghwa/Seonyu Branch
⇨ Sightseeing cruise ⇨ ➍ Chavit Cuisine on Some Chavit
Overview
Place Chavit Cuisine on Some Chavit Capacity 300seatsAddress 2nd Fl., Some Chavit, 683 Olympic-daero (Banpo-dong), Seocho-gu, Seoul Manager Do Mun-Goo (+82-10-2024-1593) Phone +82-2-3477-3100
Website http://bit.ly/1qkRdbc Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Reservation By phone HoursWeekdays
Lunch: 11:30~16:00Dinner: 18:00~22:00
Weekend/holidays
Lunch: 11:30~16:00Dinner: 17:30~22:00
Price(Incl. VAT)
Classification Dinner on weekdays
Dinner on weekends/holidays
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Adults KRW 29,000 KRW 55,000
Languages Available English (Menus in English)
Children (37months
~elementary students)
KRW 14,500 KRW 22,500
Description
A cultural complex with a premium live café on the Hangang River ‣ ‣ Located on the world’s first floating structure “Some Sevit” ⁍ Some Sevit: Three artificial islands (Yevit, Chavit, and Gavit) built in the shape of flowers on the Hangang River ⁍ A filming location of the Hollywood blockbuster The Avengers and K-drama Athene: Goddess of War ‣ ‣ Located on the second and third floors of Chavit, which means “bright, pleasant, and
luxurious light,” this is Korea’s only floating buffet restaurant. ‣ ‣ A variety of premium dishes are served here, with 140 lunch dishes and 160 dinner dishes. ⁍ A lifestyle café serving various ethnic cuisines, including Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Italian dishes,
prepared right in front of your eyes.
Photos Exterior of Chavit Cuisine Interior of Chavit Cuisine ① Buffet foods ①
Interior of Chavit Cuisine ② Buffet ① Buffet ②
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 8-1 of Express Bus Terminal Station on Subway Lines 3 , 7 , and 9 – Follow the Banpo Hangang Park sign and walk straight 650m
Parking ‣‣ Banpo Hangang Park parking lot (823-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.)
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TIP ‣ ‣ An ideal place to enjoy a meal, knowing that is was a filming location for the Hollywood mega hit <The Avengers> ‣ ‣ A great place to visit in conjunction with the world’s longest bridge fountain, the Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain.
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Fradia, Jamwon Branch/ GOTO Mall/ Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain/ Seoul Arts Center
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Route 3 1 Physical activities by the Hangang River
- Inline skating rink
2 A cup of tea at a café overlooking the Hangang River
- Yeouido Light Café
3 Recreational sports on the Hangang River
- Go-kart track in Jamsil
4 Dinner at a floating restaurant - Fradia
Challenge 1_Burn calories while enjoying diverse activities along the Hangang River
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❶ Inline skating rink ⇨ Yeouido Light Café ⇨ Go-kart track in Jamsil ⇨ Fradia
Overview
Place Inline skating rink Capacity Up to 300
Address Inline skating rink in Hangang Park, 363-1 Dongbu, Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Manager Im Seong-Hyeon Phone +82-2-790-6385
Reservation By phone (at least 2 to 3 days in advance)Closed
(holidays)Open 7 days a week
Hours 09:00~19:00
Price
Children KRW 1,000Equipment
rentalKRW 3,000
Payment Method
Cash and credit card(including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Students KRW 1,500
Adults KRW 2,000
Description
An inline skating rink in Ichon Hangang Park, where you can enjoy the sheer speed of inline skating with a pleasant breeze coming in from the Hangang River
‣ ‣ Visitors can enjoy inline skating as long as they want, until the park closes for the day. ⁍ The inline skating rink is separate from the bike lane, allowing guests to skate without worrying about
colliding with bikers.
‣ ‣ Inline skating lessons taught by full-time professional inline skating instructors are available. ⁍ Group lessons are available as the rink is equipped with 300 pairs of inline skates for rent.
‣ ‣ Popular among photographers for its remarkably beautiful landscape
Photos Ichon Hangang Park ① Entrance to the inline skating rink Inline skating rink ①
Inline skating rink ② Inline skating rink ③ Ichon Hangang Park ②
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 4 of Ichon Station on Subway Line 4 – Walk straight 500m to Ichon Hangang Park – Enter Hangang Park and turn right – Walk straight 250m until you arrive at the inline skating rink
Parking ‣ ‣ Parking inside Ichon Hangang Park (in front of Ichon Hangang Park Information Center), 24-car capacity ⁍ KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
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‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists interested in the seasonal landscapes of the Hangang River. ‣ ‣ An inline skating rink that can accommodate up to 300 guests, making it an ideal destination
for group tourists
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Ichon Hangang Park/ Itaewon/ Makkeolli Sommelier Experience Class/ Bombs Burger
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3-2 Inline skating rink ⇨ ❷ Yeouido
Light Café ⇨ Go-kart track in Jamsil ⇨ Fradia
Overview
Place Yeouido Light Café Capacity 140 seats (60 indoor seats and 80 seats on the terrace)
Address 330 Yeouido-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
Manager Hwang Soo-Yeon Phone +82-2-784-9888
Closed (holidays)
Open 7 days a week Hours 11:00~23:00
Reservation By phone (weekend reservations not available)
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
PriceAmericano KRW 4,000
Languages Available
English (Menus in English, Chinese, and Japanese are available) A whole chicken KRW 17,000
Beer (500cc) KRW 4,000
Description
A great place to enjoy a panoramic view of the Hangang River during the day and the dazzling nightscape of the Hangang at night
‣ ‣ Spacious and pleasant interior, with a terrace to enjoy the pleasant breeze from the river ‣ ‣ The floor-to-ceiling windows offer an unobstructed view of the Hangang River. ‣ ‣ Beverages, including coffee, and one of the most popular food pairings in Korea, Chimaek
(chicken and beer), are available ‣ ‣ Modern interior design and beautiful views make this spot a popular filming location for
various television programs, including the K-drama “Fiver Fingers” and shows such as “We Got Married,” “Section TV Entertainment News Interview,” and many more.
‣ ‣ The café is equipped with its own restroom for customers’ convenience.
Photos Exterior Exterior at night Interior ①
Interior ② Interior ③ Outdoor terrace
Directions ‣ ‣ Walk straight 500m toward Exit 2 of Yeouinaru Station on Subway Line 5
Parking ‣‣ Yeouido Hangang Park parking lot (1,991-car capacity, KRW 2,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 300 for each additional 10 min.)
Production Development
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‣ ‣ Ideal for tourists interested in recreational sports, as it is near various Hangang recreational sports facilities (bike riding, inline skating, and water sports)
‣ ‣ An excellent destination for a light meal with alcoholic beverages because, unlike other bridge cafés, this one sells alcohol.
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ IFC Mall/ Marina Club and Yacht/ Sightseeing cruise/ National Assembly/ Noryangjin Fish Market
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3-3 Inline skating rink ⇨ Yeouido Light Café ⇨ ❸ Go-kart track
in Jamsil ⇨ Fradia
Overview
Place Go-kart track in Jamsil CapacityOne-person 8 kartsTwo-person 4 karts
Address Songpa-gu Tancheon Parking Lot, 1168-1 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, SeoulManager Park Chung-Hwan Phone 02-420-3886
Website www.jskart.netClosed
(holidays)Closed every Monday, event days, and rainy days
Reservation By phone (available on weekdays only, and reservations must be made prior to each season) Hours
Mar.~Nov. 10:00~18:00Dec.~Feb. 10:00~17:30
PriceLeisure kart
One-person KRW 17,000 Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)Two-person KRW 22,000
Languages Available
English and JapaneseSport kart One-person KRW 33,000
Discount Group package
Description
Experience the speed of these zippy little vehicles and feel the wind on your face. ‣ ‣ Equipped with an S-shaped track and straight track so that beginners can learn easily and have fun. ‣ ‣ Brief safety training before go-karting ⁍ Comfortable clothing and long pants are required (slippers, sandals, and high heels not allowed) ⁍ You should be at least 140cm tall to drive a one-person go-kart, but a child may drive a two-person kart
when accompanied by an adult. (Minors are not allowed to drive unless accompanied by an adult.) ‣ ‣ Go-karting package: KRW 660,000 for one hour of group go-karting with eight leisure karts
(KRW 55,000 for each additional go-kart) ‣ ‣ Spring season (Feb.~Jul.) and Fall season (Sept.~Dec.)
PhotosGo-kart track Ticket booth Safety training site
Leisure kart Go-kart training Go-kart driving
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 5 of Jamsil Sports Complex Station on Subway Line 2 – Walk straight 200m – Turn right and walk straight 600m – Pass the underpass on the left – Walk straight 50m
Parking ‣‣ Free at the Tancheon Parking Lot during business hours
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‣ ‣ An excellent destination for tourists interested in sports, as it is near Jamsil Baseball Stadium ‣ ‣ Ideal for couples looking for a unique experience ‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists interested in therapeutic, stress-relieving activities
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Jamsil Baseball Stadium/ Olympic Stadium/ Lotte World/ Garak Market
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3-4 Inline skating rink ⇨ Yeouido Light Café ⇨ Go-kart track in Jamsil ⇨ ❹ Fradia
Overview
Place FRADIA Capacity 80 seats (up to 150 seats for group visitors)
Address THE ā, 3rd Fl., 121-9 Hangang Park, Jamwon-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Manager Kim Dae-Seong Phone +82-2-3477-0033(#3)
Website www.fradia.co.kr Closed (holidays)
Open 7 days a week (closed on New Year’s Day)
Reservation By phone (+82-2-3477-0033) Hours 12:00~23:00
PriceIndividual
Lunch: KRW 21,000~32,000 Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)Dinner: KRW 62,000~99,000
Group Banquet: KRW 66,000~143,000 Languages Available English
Description
Enjoy a meal on the water while appreciating the dazzling Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain. ‣ ‣ A high-end floating restaurant that serves food prepared with only premium ingredients and recipes ⁍ Popular courses: Lunch Course B, Dinner Course B, and Dinner Course C ‣ ‣ Beautiful, unobstructed views of N Seoul Tower, 63 Building, and Banpo Bridge through the
front floor-to-ceiling window ‣ ‣ A filming location for a Big Bang music video, the K-drama “I Need Romance,” and various
commercial films ‣ ‣ A popular venue for romantic wedding ceremonies due to its picturesque backdrop ‣ ‣ Modern and trendy interior design ideal for parties, concerts, fashion show launch parties,
and other events
Photos Fradia seen from a distance Interior Interior
Outdoor terrace Upstairs banquet room Banquet menu
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 3 of Jamwon Station on Subway Line 3 – Walk straight 100m and turn left – Walk straight 400m and turn right – Cross the street and walk straight 200m – Walk straight 200m towards the right side
Parking ‣ ‣ Hangang Park parking lot (150-car capacity), free three-hour parking coupon, KRW 200 for each additional 10 min. afterwards
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TIP ‣ ‣ Ideal destination for special occasions with lovers or family ‣ ‣ Separate VIP rooms for small-scale meetings and events
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil/ Some Sevit/ Jamwon Hangang Park/ Banpo Hangang Park
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Route 4 1 Physical activities by the Hangang River - Ttukseom sledding ground
2 A cup of tea at a café overlooking the Hangang River
- Ttukseom View Cultural Complex
3 Recreational sports on the Hangang River
- Duck/paddle boat
4 Dinner at a floating restaurant
- Arirang House
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❶ Ttukseom sledding ground ⇨ Ttukseom View
Cultural Complex ⇨ Duck/paddle boat ⇨ Arirang House
Overview
Place Ttukseom sledding groundAddress Ttukseom Outdoor Swimming Pool, 112 Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, SeoulPhone +82-2-452-5955~6
Price
Admission KRW 5,0004D Theater KRW 3,000Hours
(Holidays)09:00~18:00(hours subject to change when necessary) One-day pass
(admission+rides+4D theater) KRW 8,000Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Program
Chocolate making KRW 4,000
Website hangang.seoul.go.kr Smelt catching KRW 4,000Magic performance KRW 3,000
Event period Dec. 2014~Feb. 2015 (tentative) Bungee jumping KRW 3,000
Description
Come to Ttukseom for affordable winter recreational activities for the whole family! ‣ ‣ This great location has a variety of rides and programs that will make you forget your stress and
leave you with wonderful memories. ‣ ‣ Over 70,000 people visited this place during a two-month period last year, which prompted the
creation of another sledding ground in Yeouido Hangang Park. Classification Facilities Eligibility Remark
Sledding
Slope for adults 6 years or older Free admission for babies aged 36 months or under; not allowed access to the slopes
Slope for children Between 36 months and 5 years of age
Snow hill, folk games, lounge All agesRides Swing rides, small train, air bounce Young children Free with one-day pass
4D Theater 4D movie All ages Free with one-day pass
Interactive programs
Chocolate making, smelt catching, magic performance All ages Not included in one-day pass
Bungee jumping Babies~students Not included in one-day pass
PhotosTtukseom Hangang Park Ttukseom sledding ground ① Ttukseom sledding ground ②
Musical fountain at Ttukseom Hangang Park Yeouido sledding ground ① Yeouido sledding ground ②
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 2 of Ttukseom Resort Station on Subway Line 7 – Walk straight 50m – Turn left and walk straight 200m – Turn right and walk straight 50m
Parking ‣‣ Ttukseom Hangang Park public parking lot, 661-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
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‣ ‣ An ideal destination for family tourists interested in engaging in a variety of activities (folk games, small train, swing rides, etc.)
‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists interested in stress-relieving recreational activitiesNearby
Attractions ‣ ‣ Ttukseom View Cultural Complex (J-Bug) / Children's Grand Park / Cheongdam Fashion Street
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Ttukseom sledding ground ⇨ ❷ Ttukseom View
Cultural Complex ⇨ Duck/paddle boat ⇨ Arirang House
Overview
Place Ttukseom View Cultural Complex
Address Ttukseom View Cultural Complex (Jayang-dong), 68 Gangbyeonbuk-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Manager Oh Eun-Seon Capacity Unlimited
Website www.j-bug.co.kr Closed (holidays) Closed every second and fourth Monday
Phone +82-2-3780-0517 Hours 10:00~24:00
Description
A cultural complex where guests can relax and enjoy a beautiful view of the Hangang River regardless of the weather.
‣ ‣ This structure is roughly 100m long and 10m wide and extends from the subway station pathway to the entrance of J-Bug.
‣ ‣ A fantastic place for all visitors to Ttukseom Hangang Park to relax and gain cultural experiences
1st Fl. Snack bar offering a variety of beverages and snacks, observation area overlooking the Hangang River, exhibitions of artworks, and performances by amateur performers
2nd Fl. Library with a collection of over 3,000 books, reading area, play area
3rd Fl. Ecological programs, photos of plants and wildlife living around the Hangang, and various works on display
‣ ‣ Various lectures, educational programs, performances, and exhibitions are held every week (Please refer to the website.)
⁍ The long tube-like corridor serves as a museum, exhibiting various works by amateur artists.
PhotosTtukseom View Cultural
Complex seen from a distanceSpace for performances and
events on the first floor Library on the second floor
Lounge on the second floor Lookout point on the first floor Ecological program and exhibition hall on the third floor
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 3 of Ttukseom Resort Station on Subway Line 7 – Take pathway to J-Bug
Parking ‣ ‣ Ttukseom Hangang Park public parking lot, 661-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
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TIP ‣ ‣ Perfect place for visitors to Ttukseom Hangang Park to relax ‣ ‣ An excellent indoor lookout point that offers a view of the Hangang River all year round
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Ttukseom swimming pool / Arirang House / Jamsil Sports Complex / Children’s Grand Park
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Ttukseom sledding ground ⇨ Ttukseom View
Cultural Complex ⇨ ❸ Duck/paddle boat ⇨ Arirang House
Overview
Place Duck/paddle boat Capacity 130~270 people
Address Arirang House, 407 Jayang-dong Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
Manager Hong Gwang-Hee Phone +82-2-447-5555
Website www.arirangrestaurant.co.kr Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Reservation - Reservation not necessary on weekdays- Reservations by phone required for weekends Hours
Summer 10:00~00:00
Winter 10:00~23:00
Price
Duck boat (unpowered) KRW 15,000
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Duck boat (powered) KRW 23,000
Paddle boat KRW 15,000
Motorboat KRW 30,000 (KRW 10,000 for each additional person)
Description
Enjoy a ride in a duck boat on the beautiful Hangang River! ‣ ‣ Made popular as a filming location for the famous “Gangnam Style” music video by Korea’s
global star Psy
‣ ‣ Guests can ride a duck boat for 40 minutes after receiving some operation and safety training.
‣ ‣ One duck boat has a two-person capacity, but with children, up to four can squeeze in.
‣ ‣ The motorboat tour (Cheongdam Bridge~Jamsil Quay~Arirang Boat Yard) takes roughly 40 minutes.
Photos Ticket booth Waiting area Paddle boat
Motorboat Duck boat Powered boat
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 2 of Ttukseom Resort Station on Subway Line 7 – Walk straight 150m – Turn left and walk straight 200m
Parking ‣ ‣ Ttukseom Hangang Park public parking lot, 661-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
Production Development
TIP ‣ ‣ An ideal place for couples looking for a romantic yet unique date ‣ ‣ An ideal destination for family tourists
Nearby Attractions
‣ ‣ Ttukseom View Cultural Complex (J-Bug) / Ttukseom swimming pool / Arirang House / Jamsil Sports Complex / Children’s Grand Park
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Ttukseom sledding ground ⇨ Ttukseom View
Cultural Complex ⇨ Duck/paddle boat ⇨ ❹ Arirang House
Overview
Place Arirang House Capacity 250 people
Address Arirang House, 427 Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, SeoulManager Song Bong-Gyu Phone +82-2-447-5555
Website www.arirangrestaurant.co.kr Closed (holidays)
Open 7 days a week
Reservation By phon (+82-2-447-5555) Hours 11:00~02:00
Price
Course A KRW 100,000 Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)Course B KRW 85,000
Course C KRW 73,000 Languages Available
EnglishSteak KRW 35,000~60,000
Description
A restaurant offering a unique dining experience with live music and a wonderful night view of the Hangang River
‣ ‣ The oldest (30 years old) floating restaurant on the Hangang River ‣ ‣ Live music performance held at 21:00 every night ⁍ A café and banquet hall on the first floor, with the restaurant on the second floor
‣ ‣ A filming location for the global star Psy’s “Gangnam Style” music video ‣ ‣ Located in downtown Seoul and readily accessible, this is a popular place for dining, workshops,
and various other events.
Photos Exterior Restaurant stage Restaurant interior ①
Restaurant interior ② First floor interior Bar
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 2 of Ttukseom Resort Station on Subway Line 7 – Walk straight 150m – Turn left and walk straight 200m
Parking ‣ ‣ Ttukseom Hangang Park public parking lot, 661-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Ideal for tourists interested in the beautiful night view of the Hangang River ‣ ‣ A wonderful venue for business workshops, in conjunction with a trip to the nearby duck
boat and paddle boat yard
Nearby Attractions
‣ ‣ Ttukseom View Cultural Complex / Ttukseom swimming pool / Jamsil Sports Complex / Children’s Grand Park
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Route 5 1 Physical activities by the Hangang River
- Hangang helicopter tour
2 A cup of tea at a café overlooking the Hangang River
- Saemal Café
3 Recreational sports on the Hangang River
- 700 Yacht Club
4 Dinner at a floating restaurant
- Ashley Marine, Nodeulmaru Branch
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❶ Hangang helicopter tour ⇨ Saemal Cafe ⇨ 700 Yacht Club ⇨ Ashley Marine,
Nodeulmaru Branch
Overview
Place Jamsil Heliport Capacity Four people, including the pilot per one helicopterAddress Public heliport at Jamsil Hangang Park, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, SeoulManager Jo Bi-Yeon Phone 82-1899-2676Website www.blueairlines.co.kr Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Reservation By phone or online Hours 10:00~17:00
Price Shown below Payment Method Cash and credit card (Incl.credit cards issued outside Korea)Languages Available English
Description
A great way to witness the beauty of city and the miracle of the Hangang River from above.
Route Itinerary Description Duration Price(for 2)
Price(for 3)
Gwangnaru Jamsil Heliport - Olympic Bridge - Walkerhill Hotel – Gwangnaru -
Lotte World - Jamsil Sports Complex - Jamsil Heliport
A fantastic route to appreciate the beauty of Seoul created by the perfect harmony of the Hangang River and the
surrounding mountains10 min. KRW
300,000KRW
345,000
Trade Center
Jamsil Heliport -Cheongdam Bridge - Apgujeong-dong - Imperial Palace Hotel - Trade Center - Jamsil
Sports Complex
A route that allows passengers to witness the development of Seoul in
Gangnam, the theme of Psy’s “Gangnam Style” and a gigantic concrete jungle.
7 min. KRW 240,000
KRW 270,000
Yeouido
Jamsil - Cheongdam Bridge - Seongsu Bridge - Nodeul Islet -
Hangang Railroad Bridge - 63 Building - National Assembly -
Jamsil Heliport
A route that offers a view of the many bridges across the Hangang
River, as well as of N Seoul Tower and Bukhansan Mountain
15 min.
KRW 460,000
KRW 510,000
Paldang Dam
Jamsil Heliport - Cheonho Bridge - Olympic Bridge - Misari Motorboat Race Track - Paldang Dam -Lotte World - Jamsil Sports Complex -
Jamsil Heliport
A truly fantastic route that gives passengers the opportunity to
appreciate the beauty of Seoul’s waterways and mountains
30 min. KRW 990,000
KRW 990,000
✦ Other itineraries and special helicopter rides are available (please call).
Photos Entrance to Jamsil Heliport Heliport ① Ariel view of Seoul ①
Heliport ② Ariel view of Seoul ② Ariel view of Seoul ③
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 5 of Jamsil Sports Complex Station on Subway Line 2 – Head towards Samseong-dong – Walk 20 min., passing under Samseong Bridge
Parking ‣ ‣ Parking lot at Jamsil Heliport, 50-car capacity, and 10 busesProduction
DevelopmentTIP
‣ ‣ Ideal to incorporate with Hangang-themed routes in conjunction with sightseeing boat tours on the Hangang River ‣ ‣ Fantastic destination for tourists who might also enjoy speeding along the go-kart track in nearby Jamsil
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Go-kart track in Jamsil / Jamsil Sports Complex / Lotte World / COEX Mall
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Hangang helicopter tour ⇨ ❷ Saemal Cafe ⇨ 700 Yacht Club ⇨ Ashley Marine,
Nodeulmaru Branch
Overview
Place Saemal Cafe Capacity 30 peopleAddress 708 Gangnam-daero (Apgujeong-dong), Gangnam-gu, SeoulManager Lee Jeong-Seok Phone 02-511-7345Closed
(holidays) Open 7 days a week Hours 10:00~24:00
Price
Americano KRW 3,800 Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)Plain yogurt KRW 6,000
Fresh fruit juice(banana/tomato KRW 7,000 Languages
Available English
Description
Enjoy the beautiful nightscape of Seoul on the Hannam Bridge with a panoramic view of the Hangang River.
‣ ‣ Located on the south-bound Hannam Bridge with a fantastic view of the Hangang River ⁍ A great place to view Namsan Mountain, N Seoul Tower, Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, and
Jamwon Hangang Park ⁍ In this café, you can enjoy the idyllic and peaceful view of the Hangang River during the day and
the dazzling view of the river at night. ‣ ‣ The Hannam Saemal Café consists of four floors. The first and second floors house only the elevator
and stairs, and the third and fourth stories consist of the café and observation room, respectively. ‣ ‣ The café also runs a shop that sells craftworks made by people with physical disabilities
(e.g., candles, craftworks, tea ware, etc.)
PhotosNight view of Hannam Saemal Café Second floor of Saemal Café Fourth floor of Saemal Café
Third floor of Saemal Café Interior of Saemal CaféCraft shop with craftworks by
people with physical disabilities on display for sale
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 6 of Sinsa Station on Subway Line 3 – Walk straight 700m to Hannam IC – Turn
right and walk straight 250m – Take the crosswalk and walk 150m south-bound on Hannam Bridge until you reach Saemal Café
Parking ‣ ‣ Parking in Hangang Park (Jamwon Hannam Bridge Café), 70-car capacity ⁍ KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
Production Development
TIP ‣ ‣ Ideal to incorporate into a route with the floating restaurant Fradia in Jamwon Hangang Park
and the Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain as part of a romantic date for couples
Nearby Attractions
‣ ‣ Banpo Moonlight Rainbow Fountain / Jamwon Hangang Park / Fradia, Jamwon Branch / Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil and Serosu-gil
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Hangang helicopter tour ⇨ Saemal Cafe ⇨ ❸ 700 Yacht
Club ⇨ Ashley Marine, Nodeulmaru Branch
Overview
Place 700 Yacht Club Capacity Eight 12-person yachts
Address 487-254 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Manager Yoon Sang-Ho Phone 02-376-5616
Website www.700yachtclub.com Closed (holidays) Closed on every Monday
Reservation By phone (at least one week in advance for yacht rental) Hours 10:00~22:00
Price
700 Yacht Club No. 1 KRW 200,000 (VAT not included) Payment
MethodCash and credit card(Foreign cards included)Yamaha KRW 120,000
(VAT not included)
Yachting experience KRW 15,000/40min. Languages Available English
Description
A unique, luxurious experience of Seoul in a yacht on the Hangang River ‣ ‣ BBQ parties at the first-floor restaurant in the yacht marina are available ⁍ Course menu: salad + choice of Teriyaki, fried noodles, or spaghetti + fruit for dessert: KRW 20,000 for
lunch/ KRW 25,000 for dinner ⁍ Pork BBQ: KRW 30,000 for lunch/ KRW 35,000 for dinner Beef BBQ: KRW 55,000 for dinner ‣ ‣ A rented yacht serves as a great venue for a party with food, wine, and a beautiful night
view of the Hangang River.
Photos 700 Yacht Club from a distance 700 Yacht Club Yachting experience ①
Yachting experience ② 700 Yacht Club restaurant BBQ
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 7 of Mapo-gu Office Station on Subway Line 6 – Walk down along Hongjecheon
Stream and then go straight 1100m – Go straight 300m to the right from Hangang Park until you reach 700 Yacht Club
Parking ‣ ‣ Parking in Nanji Hangang Park (under the Nanji World Cup Bridge ramp), 241-car capacity ⁍ KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 200 for each additional 10 min.
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Ideal destination for tourists interested in enjoying luxurious and romantic dates with premium food on a private yacht
‣ ‣ An ideal venue for large events as the outdoor space can accommodate up to 100 people at a time
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Hapjeong Café Street Nanji camping ground / Traditional Korean archery experience at Burida
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5-4 Hangang helicopter tour ⇨ Saemal Cafe ⇨ 700 Yacht Club ⇨ ❹ Ashley Marine,
Nodeulmaru Branch
Overview
Place Ashley Marine, Nodeulmaru Branch Capacity 192 seats
Address Eland Cruise, 1st Fl., 85-1 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, SeoulManager Yang Dong-Eun Phone 02-784-1031
Website www.myashley.co.kr Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Reservation At least one week advance reservation required Hours 10:30~22:00
PriceLunch on weekdays KRW 14,900 Payment
MethodCash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Dinner on weekdays/weekends KRW 25,900 Languages
Available English
Description
A floating seafood restaurant where you can enjoy wonderful seafood with a fantastic view of the Hangang River
‣ ‣ Located at the Yeouido Hangang Park Quay, this is a popular place for visitors to enjoy a meal while appreciating the great view of the river.
⁍ Unlike the other floating restaurants along the Hangang, which serve food prepared off-site, Ashley cooks its food right here, giving visitors the impression that they are dining on a cruise ship.
‣‣ A cruise ship-themed restaurant with a large salad bar in the shape of a gigantic ship, an interior decorated with various items from the film Titanic, and a variety of seafood dishes, including king crab, smoked salmon, and tuna tataki.
Photos Exterior Entrance Interior ①
Interior ② Seafood dishes Interior ③
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 3 of Yeouinaru Station on Subway Line 5 – Walk straight 200m until Hangang Park – Walk 100m further
Parking ‣ ‣ Parking in Yeouido Hangang Park (in front of 63 Building), 662-car capacity, KRW 2,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 300 for each additional 10 min.
Production Development
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‣ ‣ Key, a member of the K-pop group SHINee, held a wedding ceremony here on the television program “We Got Married”, making this a great destination for K-pop fans from Southeast Asia.
‣ ‣ Ideal for large group tourists as it is a spacious and comfortable place, accommodating up to 200 people.
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Yeouido Hangang Park / Eland Cruise / Yeouido Light Café / IFC Mall
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Challenge
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Overview Challenge 2_Relieve your stress in exciting Seoul
★ Theme: Push yourself to experience something entirely new in Seoul, boosting your self-esteem and relieving your stress.
☞ Unique experiences that are available only in Korea, such as writing in Hangeul, Korean-style cheering, learning traditional Korean music, Korean acupuncture experience, and many more.
☞ Invigorate your mind and body through dynamic activities, such as horseback riding, diving, skating, E-sports, and a horror experience.
☞ Experience the taste of exotic foods available only in Korea, such as gopchang (cow intestines), buldak (spicy chicken), and gaebul (spoon worm), and large-portion dishes.
11:0011:00 13:3013:30 15:30 15:30 20:00 20:00Exploring the five senses
①Challenging yourself through exotic foods
Exploring the five senses ②
Challenging yourself with large-portion food
Challenging activities that heighten the five senses
A taste of exotic dishes you will never forget
Challenging activities that heighten the five senses
A feast of large-portion foods at the end of a
challenging trip
◎ Horseback riding, horse leading, and ecological gardening using horse manure
◎ Challenging yourself to skate elegantly, bringing out the gold medalist Kim Yuna in you
◎ Writing in Hangeul, a scientific writing system and part of Korea’s proud cultural heritage
◎ Exotic must-eat dishes served only in Korea
◎ Sundae, more than meets the eye!
◎ The savory taste of Cheonggukjang, a healthy dish with an unforgettable smell
◎ Spicy but irresistible Chicken, Buldak!
◎ Sweet, savory, and healthy snack, Danpatjuk
◎ Making Makkeolli, a delicious and healthy traditional Korean rice wine
◎ Korean-style cheering that captures the passion of the Korean people
◎ Korea’s first Hollywood -scale horror experience
◎ Acupuncture experience for health
◎ The gigantic, 2,000-kcal Nuclear Bomb Burger
◎ Large pizza 60cm in diameter
◎ Oreo Bingsu (ice flakes with syrup and various toppings) aka Bingsu Everest
◎ Extra-large and spicy Tonkatsu that makes your eyes burn
Route 11:00 13:30 15:30 20:00
6“Let’s Go!”
LetsRun PARK SEOUL
(Race Park)⇨ Garak Market for
a taste of spoon worm/live octopus
⇨ NEXON ARENA(E-Sports) ⇨ Sandeomi
Bulgogi
7“Boost your
Self-Esteem!”
Taekkyeon experience ⇨ Jinju
Cheonggukjang ⇨ Makgeolli sommelier experience(Wolhyang)
⇨ Bomb’s Burger(Nuclear Bomb Burger)
8“Sports Star”
Lotte World Ice Skating Rink ⇨ Gopchang Alley ⇨
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
(Korean-style cheering experience)
⇨ Café 453 Kitchen
(OreoBingsu)
9“Stress-busting
Activities”
The Story of King Sejong and
Admiral Yi Sunshin(LearningHangeul)
⇨ Hongcho Booldak ⇨ Horror Kingdom ⇨Michae
Hanjeongsik(3m-long steamed
bamboo)
10“Traditional
Culture”
National Gukak Center
(Traditional Korean musicexperience)
⇨ Damkkot (Patjuk
(red bean soup))⇨ Jin Oriental Medicine
Experience Center (Acupuncture experience)
⇨ Onjeong Tonkatsu(Large Tonkatsu)
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Route 6 1 Exploring the five senses ① - LetsRun PARK SEOUL
2 Challenging yourself through exotic food - Garak Market for a taste of spoon worm/live octopus
3 Exploring the five senses ② - NEXON ARENA
4 Challenging yourself with large-portion food - Sandeomi Bulgogi
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❶ LetsRun PARK SEOUL ⇨ Garak Market for a
taste of spoon worm/live octopus
⇨ NEXON ARENA ⇨ Sandeomi Bulgogi
Overview
Place LetsRun PARK SEOUL Capacity Unlimited
Address 107 Gyeongmagongwon-daero, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do
Manager Baek Hye-Suk (participatory program) Phone LetsRun PARK SEOUL +82-1566-3333Participatory program +82-2-537-7323
Website park.kra.co.kr Closed (holidays) Closed every Monday and Tuesday
ReservationIndividual
(Sat. and Sun.) In person Hours Family Park Wed.~Sun. 10:00~18:00Group (Wed.~Fri.) Online Racecourse Park Fri.~Sun.
PriceIndividual
(Sat. and Sun.)KRW 5,000 for A+B(5 programs)
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Group (Wed.~Fri.) KRW 3,000/personfor each program
Languages Available English
Description
LetsRun PARK is a racecourse park where you can experience horses up close and personal, stimulating all five of your senses.
‣ ‣ Race Park, where you can enjoy horse racing and various fun activities ‣ ‣ LetsRun PARK programs
Course Programs Description Duration
A
Saddlery experience Horseshoe making 30 min.
Playing with ponies Petting, feeding, and connecting with ponies, stimulating all five of the senses 20 min.
Wild flower gardening Observing and gardening wild flowers 30 min.
B
Horseback riding for children Experience being a jockey 30 min. Urban farming using horse
manure Vegetable gardening, planting, and finding tumblebugs 30 min.
Horse-related games Horseshoe throwing, horse driving, bouncing on “hippity-hop” balls 30 min.
PhotosRace Park Horse racing Playing with ponies ①
Children horseback riding Playing with ponies ② Horse-drawn flower carriage
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 2 of Racecourse Park Station on Subway Line 4 – Entrance to Race Park – Walk straight 350m – Walk straight 100m further to the right
Parking ‣ ‣ 3500-car capacity, free parking except on Fri., Sat., and Sunday (due the horse races)
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Ideal destination for family tourists in conjunction with traditional Korean culture experience programs (mask dance, Taekkyeon, traditional Korean archery, etc.)
‣ ‣ Recommendable to family tourists looking to try a variety of activities, including horseback riding, inline skating, and various participatory programs at the Race Park.
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Seoul Grand Park / The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
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LetsRun PARK SEOUL ⇨ ❷ Garak Market
for a taste of spoon worm/live octopus
⇨ NEXON ARENA ⇨ Sandeomi Bulgogi
Overview
Place Garak Market for a taste of spoon worm/live octopus Capacity Unlimited
Address Garak Market, 932 Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Website www.garak.co.kr Phone +82-2-3435-1000Closed
(holidays) Open 7 days a week Hours Open 24 hours a day
Price Varies from item to item (fixed price system) Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Description
This is Korea’s largest produce and fish market. Here, you can try spoon worm, a type of marine animal favored by a hugely popular K-drama character.
‣ ‣ A growing number of tourists are visiting Korea to try spoon worm, a marine animal that Cheon Song-I (played by Jeon Ji-Hyeon), the heroine of the K-drama My Love from a Star, absolutely loves.
‣‣ Popular among foreign tourists who want to taste live octopus, as shown in the critically acclaimed Korean film Old Boy.
‣ ‣ Garak Market consists of various marketplaces that offer seafood, fruit, vegetables, dried red pepper, garlic, dried seafood, and various livestock, as well as farmer’s markets that sell a variety of agricultural products and warehouses.
⁍ The market has been undergoing stage-by-stage renovations since 2014, and is expected to become Korea’s largest modern agricultural market by 2025.
‣ ‣ Seafood products sent directly from producers are priced 20~30% lower than those in other markets.
PhotosLive octopus Seafood market at the Garak Market Seafood market ①
Conceptual drawing of Garak Market at completion Seafood market ② Seafood market ③
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 1 of Garak Market Station on Subway Line 8 – Walk straight 300m – Turn right and pass the South Gate – Walk straight 300m until you reach the Seafood Market
Parking ‣ ‣ Parking inside the market, roughly 4850-car capacity ⁍ Free for first 15 min., then KRW 1,000 for two hours and KRW 500 for each additional 10 min.
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Ideal for inclusion in routes exploring Korea’s night culture, in conjunction with Apgujeong Rodeo Street and Gangnam-area clubs
‣ ‣ A filming location that many famous stars have visited, making it an ideal destination for Hallyu-related tour routes
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Garden Five / Jamsil Shopping Town / Seokchon Lake / Lotte World / COEX Mall
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LetsRun PARK SEOUL ⇨ Garak Market for a
taste of spoon worm/live octopus
⇨ ❸ NEXON ARENA ⇨ Sandeomi Bulgogi
Overview
Place NEXON ARENA Capacity 600 seatsAddress B1, W-Tower, 1303-37 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, SeoulManager Sim Hyeon Phone +82-2-2091-7967
Website arena.nexon.comClosed
(holidays)Open 7 days a week
ReservationAt least one week advance reservation required
HoursWeekdays Available after 18:00 Weekends Available after 13:30
Price FreeLanguages Available
English and Chinese
Description
NEXON ARENA is a place that offers the opportunity to directly watch gaming events in Korea, an e-sports powerhouse.
‣ ‣ World’s first e-sports arena run by a game company ⁍ This is the world’s first e-sports stadium built and run by a game company. It is equipped with separate
booths for team and individual events and studios with cutting-edge broadcasting equipment. ⁍ Each game is broadcast live (popular games are broadcast in English and Chinese simultaneously). Here, you can experience the fervent cheering of ecstatic audiences. ⁍ The event schedule for each season is announced on the website (arena.nexon.com). ‣ ‣ A unique environment in which to enjoy e-sports ⁍ A 500-seat arena with large screens installed in every corner. ‣ ‣ An online gaming-based entertainment complex ⁍ Promotion lounge (the latest information on PC games), Mobile Lounge (game experience), and BJ Booth
(personal Internet broadcasting)
Photos Entrance to NEXON ARENA Opening game at NEXON ARENA ① Retail shop
Promotion Zone Main stage (stadium) Opening game at NEXON Arena ②
Directions
‣ ‣ Exit 10 of Gangnam Station on Subway Line 2 – Walk straight 530m – Turn left at Paris Baguette –Go to B1 of W Tower
‣ ‣ Exit 6 of Sinnonhyeon Station on Subway Line 6 – Walk straight 230m – Turn right at Paris Baguette – Go to B1 of W Tower
Parking ‣ ‣ W Tower parking lot (44-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for every 10 min.)
Production Development
TIP ‣ ‣ Recommendable as a venue for various events and parties for group tourists, as it is equipped
with a large performance hall with a capacity of up to 1,000, as well as studios and lounges. Nearby
Attractions ‣ ‣ Gangnam Station / Sinsa-dong Garosu-gil and Serosu-gil / Hannam Saemal Café
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LetsRun PARK SEOUL ⇨ Garak Market for a
taste of spoon worm/live octopus
⇨ NEXON ARENA ⇨ ❹ Sandeomi Bulgogi
Overview
Place Sandeomi Bulgogi Capacity 80 seats
Address 47 Eoulmadang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Manager Lee Dong-Sin Phone +82-2-323-8226
Reservation By phone (at least three-day advance reservation is required)
Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Price
Sandeomi Bulgogi KRW 15,000/serving Hours Open 24 hours
Sandeomi Grilled Beef Brisket
KRW 10,000/serving
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Gamjatang KRW 28,000/2~3 people Languages
Available English and ChineseSpicy Galbijjim KRW 13,000
/serving
Description
A great restaurant that offers large servings of Bulgogi, a main Korean dish particularly favored by foreigners ‣ ‣ A restaurant where you can eat a large serving of Bulgogi with pieces of beef over 30cm
long and julienned green onion.
‣ ‣ A restaurant popular among foreign tourists as it serves a variety of major traditional Korean dishes, including Bulgogi, beef brisket, Bulgogi Duruchigi, Gamjatang, and Galbijjim.
Photos Exterior A portion of Sandeomi Bulgogi Interior ①
Sandeomi Duruchigi Outdoor tables Interior ②
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 3 of Hapjeong Station on Subway Line 2 – Walk straight 150m – Turn left at Seogyo
Hall – Walk straight 400m – Turn right at Chirchir – Walk straight 100m until you reach Sandeomi Bulgogi
Parking ‣ ‣ Hongik University West Side 8 public parking lot (174-car capacity, KRW 600 for every 10 min.) ⁍ Open from noon to 11 pm
Production Development
TIP ‣ ‣ Readily accessible as it is located in the heart of the Hongik University area, a youthful and trendy area ‣‣ An spacious restaurant ideal for group tourists as it can accommodate 80 people at a time
Nearby Attractions
‣ ‣ Youth Street in the Hongik University area / Hapjeong-dong Café Street / Dialogue in the Dark / Shopping Street in the Ewha Womans University area
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Route 7 1 Exploring the five senses ①
- Taekkyeon experience at Korea Cultural House
2 Challenging yourself through exotic food
- Jinju Cheonggukjang
3 Exploring the five senses ②
- Makgeolli sommelier experience at Wolhyang
4 Challenging yourself with large-portion food
- Bomb’s Burger
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❶ Taekkyeon experience at Korea
Cultural House⇨ Jinju Cheonggukjang ⇨ Makgeolli sommelier
experience at Wolhyang ⇨ Bomb’s Burger
Overview
Place Taekkyeon experience at Korea Cultural House Capacity 100 people
Address 12-9 Teheranro 92-gil, Gangnam-gu, SeoulManager Lee Sang-Hwon Phone +82-2-3011-1703
Website www.kous.or.kr Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Reservation By phone (for groups of 20 or more) Hours 09:00~18:00
PriceTtaekkyeon experience KRW 15,000 Payment
MethodCash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Craft experience
KRW 20,000 (knotting, hand mirror, etc.)
Languages Available English
Description
Raise your self-esteem by learning Taekkyeon, a traditional Korean martial art! ‣ ‣ A great opportunity to get acquainted with traditional Korean culture by learning the basic techniques of Taekkyeon
Taekkyeon experience
Class Warm-up (clapping) ▷ Basic Ttaekkyeon moves ▷ Protection moves ▷ Self-defense moves Total duration: 60 ~ 90 min.
‣ ‣ Equipped with a 240-seat art performance hall, the Korea Cultural House is a learning center where over 100 people at a time can experience traditional Korean culture.
⁍ The Korea Cultural House offers various traditional Korean performances, including Salpuri dance, Taepyeongmu, Janggo dance, and Pansori. Please check the schedule and apply for a class to enjoy traditional Korean art performances.
Photos Exterior Taekkyeon class ① Taekkyeon class ②
Performance Hall Traditional Korean performance Lounge
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 4 of Samseong Station on Subway Line 2 – Walk straight 300m – Turn left at the Hyundai Motor dealership – Walk straight 100m
Parking ‣ ‣ Samseong Parking Lot (944-21 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul), 43-car capacity, KRW 2,000 for first 30 min. and KRW 500 for each additional 10 min.
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ An ideal destination for foreign tourists interested in traditional Korean culture as it offers various traditional culture learning programs, such as Taekkyeon, Korean mask dance, and percussion instrument playing, among others.
‣ ‣ Equipped with a spacious performance hall that can accommodate up to 200 people at a time, making this an ideal destination for large group tourists.
Nearby Attractions ‣‣ COEX Mall/ \Hyundai Department Store/ Bongeunsa Temple/ Gangnam Station
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Taekkyeon experience at Korea
Cultural House⇨ ❷ Jinju
Cheonggukjang ⇨ Makgeolli sommelier experience at Wolhyang ⇨ Bomb’s Burger
Overview
Place Jinju Cheonggukjang Capacity Up to 60 people
Address 1365-22 Seocho 2-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Manager Jo Yeong-Hee Phone +82-2-525-6919
Reservation By phone (at least three-day advance reservation required) Hours 11:30~22:00
PriceFormal meal KRW 14,000 Closed
(holidays)Closed every Monday, New Year’s Day, and Chuseok Cheonggukjang KRW 7,000
Payment Method Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Description
A restaurant where you can experience the authentic taste of traditional Korean cuisine. ‣ ‣ A second-generation cheonggukjang restaurant that first opened in Jinju in 1986. ⁍ cheonggukjang? Rich Soybean Paste Stew
‣‣ This restaurant is popular among the younger generation as it was introduced in the famous culinary comedy series Le Grand Chef by Heo Yeong-Man.
‣ ‣ This restaurant serves cheonggukjang prepared with seafood broth accompanied by over 20 side dishes, including Pollack, pumpkin jeon, steamed horsefoot, Kimchi stew, various seasoned vegetables, and steamed ray. Korean dishes such as bossam (steamed pork) are also popular.
Photos Exterior Interior ① Formal meal
Interior ② Jinju cheonggukjang with rice Interior ③
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 1 of Yangjae Station on Subway Line 3 – Walk straight 400m until you reach Jinju Cheonggukjang
Parking ‣ ‣ Seocho-gu Office Parking Lot (147-car capacity, free for first 30 min. and KRW 500 for each additional 10 min.)
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Ideal for family tourists from all over the world as Korean food is favored by many foreigners from Europe, America, and Asia
‣ ‣ Located near the National Gukak Center, making it a great place to be included in a route for traditional Korean culture experiences.
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Citizen's Forest Park / COEX / Yangjae Flower Market / GOTO Mall / Seoul Arts Center
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Taekkyeon experience at Korea
Cultural House⇨ Jinju Cheonggukjang ⇨ ❸ Makgeolli
sommelier experience at Wolhyang
⇨ Bomb’s Burger
Overview
Place Makgeolli sommelier experience at Wolhyang Capacity 5~50 people
Address Wolhyang, Itaewon Branch, 16-3 Itaewon-ro 54-gil, Yongsan-gu, SeoulManager Myeong Uk Phone +82-2-566-6069
Website www.komak.co.kr Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Reservation By phone or email HoursJapanese 13:00~15:30 every Fri. and Sat.English 16:00~18:00 every second Sun. Chinese 16:00~18:00 every third Sun.
PriceIndividual KRW 80,000 Payment
MethodCash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Group KRW 55,000 (groups of 10 or more)
Languages Available English, Chinese, and Japanese
Description
A Makgeolli sommelier class where you can learn about the trends of Korean drinking culture and tradition in a day
‣ ‣ A great opportunity to learn all about the history of Makgeolli and Korean drinking culture. ‣‣ An opportunity to taste four types of Makgeolli, including Makgeolli made with only organic
brown rice and Makgeolli brewed by local masters. Makgeolli sommelier class
Program
Makgeolli – Theory of Makgeolli ▷ Test ▷ Comparative tasting of Makgeolli ▷ Makgeolli blind taste testing ▷ Discovery of Korean foods that go well with Makgeolli Makgeolli
sommelier certification awarded to students who successfully complete the program Total duration: 120 ~ 150 min.
‣‣ Popular especially among Japanese tourists as participants are asked to perform taste-testing and discover traditional Korean dishes that go well with Makgeolli
Photos Exterior Interior Lecture on theoretical aspects of Makgeolli
Comparative tasting of Makgeolli Korean dishes and Makgeolli matching Makgeolli sommelier certification
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 3 of Hangangjin Station on Subway Line 6 - Walk straight 300m - Turn left at Hangangjin Presbyterian Church and walk straight 100m
Parking ‣ ‣ Hangangjin Station parking lot (728-27 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul), 180-car capacity, KRW 300 for every 10 min.
Production Development
TIP ‣ ‣ Ideal to develop as a destination where tourists can learn about local food and culture in
conjunction with the Makgeolli brewery tour programs, which allows tourists to brew Makgeolli Nearby
Attractions ‣ ‣ Itaewon Furniture Street / Itaewon Land / Seoul Central Masjid / Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
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Taekkyeon experience at Korea
Cultural House⇨ Jinju Cheonggukjang ⇨ Makgeolli sommelier
experience at Wolhyang ⇨ ❹ Bomb’s Burger
Overview
Place Bomb’s Burger Capacity 40 seatsAddress 45-9 Yongsandong 2-ga, Yongsan-gu, SeoulManager Kim Jang-A Phone +82-70-7634-1330
Reservation Not accepted Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Price
Nuclear Bomb Burger KRW 21,900
HoursWeekdays 12:00~22:00
Giant Luther Burger KRW 14,900 Weekends 11:00~22:00
World War III Burger KRW 39,000 Payment
MethodCash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Pink Lady (Grapefruit ade 1L+
vitamins)KRW 8,000 Languages
Available English
Description
At Bomb’s Burger, you’re surprised twice, first by the size and then by the unique taste of the Giant Burger.
‣‣ Using glazed donuts for the buns, the Nuclear Bomb Burger is as tall as 15cm and packs in well over 1000 kcal.
⁍ Also referred to as the “Donut Burger,” the Nuclear Bomb Burger consists of hash browns, fried eggs, and baked pineapple slices stacked high between the donut buns.
⁍ The restaurant makes the patties every morning using only additive-free Australian pork rump. The hole in the middle allows the beef to cook evenly throughout.
‣‣ Other burgers, including the Giant Burger, with extra-large donut buns, and the World War III Burger, which is a compilation of all “Bomb” burgers, are popular as well.
Photo Exterior Terrace Nuclear Bomb Burger
Interior Pink Lady Waiting area
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 2 of Noksapyeong Station on Subway Line 6 – Walk straight 300m – Take the crosswalk and walk straight 300m to Bomb’s Burger
Parking ‣ ‣ Haebangchon public parking lot (1-1497 Yongsandong 2-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul), 24-car capacity, KRW 300 for every 10 min.
Production Development
TIP ‣ ‣ Large-portion servings, including beverages of over one liter and hamburgers with more than
1000kcal, are served. Ideal destination in conjunction with an American cuisine-themed tour route.
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Itaewon/ Hannam-dong Café Street/ Ichon Hangang Park/ Inline skating rink
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Route 8 1 Exploring the five senses ①
- Lotte World Ice Skating Rink
2 Challenging yourself through exotic food
- Gopchang Alley
3 Exploring the five senses ②
- Jamsil Baseball Stadium
4 Challenging yourself with large-portion food
- Café 453 Kitchen
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❶ Lotte World Ice Skating Rink ⇨ Gopchang Alley ⇨ Jamsil Baseball
Stadium ⇨ Café 453 Kitchen
Overview
Place Lotte World Ice Skating Rink Capacity 1000 people
Address Hotel Lotte World, 1st Fl., 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Website www.lotteworld.com/icerink Phone +82-2-411-2000+82-1661-2000
Reservation By phone for groups (+82-2-411-4594) Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Price
IndividualAdults and junior and senior high school students
KRW 10,000
Hours
Peak season
Weekdays 11:00~22:30
Weekends and holidays 10:00~22:30
Children KRW 9,000
Group (of 20 or more)
Adults KRW 6,500Off
season
Weekdays 10:00~21:30
Junior and senior high school students KRW 6,000
Weekends and holidays 10:00~22:30
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)Children KRW 5,500
Skate rental Individual KRW 5,000 Languages
Available English, Chinese, and JapaneseGroup KRW 4,000
Description
Try your best to skate like Olympic gold medalist Kim Yuna in the pleasant environment of Korea’s best indoor skating rink.
‣ ‣ Enjoy the natural lighting through the glass dome ceiling of Lotte World of the Adventure during the day and the nightscape of the theme park and a parade at night.
‣ ‣ Ice rink is surrounded by stands with 400 seats ‣ ‣ 50% discount on admission for visitors with tickets to Lotte World and other various events ⁍ Free admission offered to any visitor accompanied by a foreigner as part of the “Buy One, Get One Free” event ⁍ KRW 5,000 (including skate rental) for groups of five foreigners or more
Photos Interior ① Interior ② Ticket booth
Skate rental counter Lockers Helmet rental
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 4 of Jamsil Station on Subway Line 2 – Walk straight 100m until you reach the entrance to Lotte World
Parking ‣‣ Lotte World parking lot (KRW 1,000/hour, free parking for buses)
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ An ideal one-stop destination, consisting of a hotel, department store, duty free shop, and theme park all rolled into one.
‣ ‣ Perfect as part of a sports-themed tour route, in conjunction with the nearby Jamsil Baseball StadiumNearby
Attractions ‣ ‣ Lotte World / Seokchon Lake / Jamsil Baseball Stadium / Go-kart track / Garak Market
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Lotte World Ice Skating Rink ⇨ ❷ Gopchang Alley ⇨ Jamsil Baseball
Stadium ⇨ Café 453 Kitchen
Overview
Place Gopchang Alley
Address Hangdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (Wangsimni Station ~ Doseon Intersection)
Closed (holidays)
Open 7 days a week Hours10:00~24:00(differs among restaurants)
Description
Visit Wangsimni Gopchang Alley to taste organ meat dishes known to be effective for
maintaining healthy skin and recovering from fatigue!
‣ ‣ Boasting a long history, Wangsimni Gopchang Alley is a 300m-long section of Gosanja-ro in
front of Seongdong District Office.
⁍ Gopchang means beef or pork offal, and is usually grilled or roasted.
‣ ‣ High-protein, low-cholesterol food loved by everybody for its soft texture and savory taste
‣ ‣ Various dishes are available, including beef or pork offal, beef tripe, offal hot pot, beef liver,
and third cow stomach.
⁍ Offal dishes made with fresh ingredients and with the unpleasant “meaty” smell removed.
PhotosGrilled beef offal A restaurant on Gopchang Alley ① A restaurant on Gopchang Alley ②
Gopchang Alley A restaurant on Gopchang Alley ③ A restaurant on Gopchang Alley ④
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 2 of Wangsimni Station on Subway Line 2 – Walk straight 300m until you reach Gopchang Alley
Parking ‣‣ Public parking lot behind the KEPCO substation (105-car capacity, KRW 500 for every 10 min.) ‣‣ Seongdong District Office parking lot (430-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for 30 min. and KRW 500 for each additional 10 min.)
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists interested in trying exotic food ‣ ‣ A perfect place to be included in a culinary tour route, in conjunction with the Majang-dong
Livestock Market Food Alley
Nearby Attractions
‣ ‣ Enter6 Mall/ Majang-dong Livestock Market Food Alley/ Seoul Forest/ Dongdaemun Design Plaza/ Dongdaemun Shopping Street
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Lotte World Ice Skating Rink ⇨ Gopchang Alley ⇨ ❸ Jamsil Baseball
Stadium ⇨ Café 453 Kitchen
Overview
Place Jamsil Baseball Stadium Capacity 26,000 people
Address 25 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Website http://stadium.seoul.go.kr
Phone
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Management
+82-2-2202-3834+82-2-2202-3852
Reservation Online(http://baseball.ticketlink.co.kr) or by phone (+82-1588-7890) LG Twins
Customer Service +82-1544-4961
Doosan Bears Customer Service +82-2-2240-1777Payment
MethodCash and credit card (Foreign card included)
Price
Outfield green KRW 8,000 Closed (holidays)
Professional baseball off-season(Nov. ~ Mar.)
Navy KRW 10,000Hours
Tue.~Thurs.: 18:30~Sat.: 17:00~Sun. and holidays: 14:00~
Red KRW 12,000Blue KRW 15,000
Exciting zone KRW 20,000 Languages Available EnglishTable seat KRW 40,000
Description
A major baseball stadium where the 24th baseball tournament was held during the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul
‣ ‣ A mecca of professional baseball and history and tradition in Korea ‣ ‣ President Park Keun-Hye and many celebrities, including Megan Foxx and Miranda Kerr, have
thrown the ceremonial first pitch here.
Photos Exterior Ticket Office Souvenir Shop
Inside Beer drinking game Childcare CenterDirections ‣ ‣ Exit 5 or 6 of Jamsil Sports Complex Station on Subway Line 2
Parking ‣‣ Jamsil Sports Complex parking lot (1279-car capacity, KRW 1,000 for first 30 min. and
KRW 400 for each additional 30 min./ KRW 2,000 for each 30 min. and KRW 800 for each additional 30 min. for buses)
Production Development
TIP ‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists interested in experiencing Korean-style cheering ‣ ‣ Ideal to develop as a sports-themed tourism product in conjunction with the nearby go-kart track
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Lotte World / Go-kart track / Lotte Department Store / KidZania Seoul / Jamsil Hangang Park
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Lotte World Ice Skating Rink ⇨ Gopchang Alley ⇨ Jamsil Baseball
Stadium ⇨ ❹ Café 453 Kitchen
Overview
Place Café 453 Kitchen Capacity 100 people
Address Wonang Bldg., 2nd Fl., 18 Cheonho-daero 157-gil (Cheonho-dong), Gangdong-gu, Seoul
Manager Park Soo-Jin Phone +82-2-473-9688
Reservation By phone one day in advance (02-473-9688)
Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Hours 11:00~01:00
Price
Bingsu KRW 15,000 Payment Method
Cash and credit card(Foreign card included)
Pasta KRW 9,900~12,900Languages Available EnglishPizza KRW 13,900~15,900
Description
A café famous for its Oreo Bingsu, a bowl of ice flakes that is as tall as 46cm. ‣ ‣ A bowl of ice flakes with home-made ice cream piled on top
⁍ How to enjoy the Oreo Bingsu:
① Eat the Oreo cookies and ice cream on top first so that the ice flakes don’t collapse. ② Mix the ice flakes with the sweet red bean and evaporated milk.
‣ ‣ Famous as a brunch café with colorful dishes that please the eye. ⁍ Popular menu items – Gamberry Spicy Cream Pasta (Dome Pasta) , 453 Special Pizza, Cobb Salad
Photos Exterior Entrance Interior ①
Interior ② Oreo Bingsu Interior ③
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 5 of Cheonho Station on Subway Line 5 and 8 – Walk straight 150m – Turn left towards Cheonho-daero 157-gil and walk straight 100m
Parking ‣‣ Parking inside the building, free for first 2 hours and KRW 600 for every 10 min. ‣‣ Cheonho 2-dong Parking lot 2 (7-car capacity, KRW 500 for every 10 min.)
Production Development
TIP ‣ ‣ A large café with sweet desserts, making it a great destination for family tourists ‣ ‣ Cute decorations and vintage interior design make it an ideal place for couples
Nearby Attractions
‣ ‣ Mongchontoseong / Amsa Prehistoric Settlement Site / Olympic Park / Gangdong Greenway Family Campground
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Route 9 1 Exploring the five senses ①
- The Story of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sunshin
2 Challenging yourself through exotic food
- Hongcho Booldak
3 Exploring the five senses ②
- Horror Kingdom
4 Challenging yourself with large-portion food
- Michae Hanjeongsik
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❶ The Story of King Sejong and the Story of
Admiral Yi Sunshin⇨ Hongcho Booldak ⇨ Horror Kingdom ⇨ Michae Hanjeongsik
Overview
Place The Story of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sunshin Capacity 500 people
Address Sejong Center, B2, 175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, SeoulManager Yoo Bo-Eun Phone +82-2-399-1114
Website www.sejongstory.or.kr Closed (holidays) Closed on every Monday
Languages Available
Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish (PDA and MP3 available) Hours Mar.~Oct.: 10:00~21:00
Nov.~Feb.: 10:00~20:00
Description
Located in the exhibition halls hidden below the Statue of King Sejong and Statue of Admiral Yi Sunshin in Gwanghwamun Square
‣ ‣ The Story of King Sejong – An exhibition hall based on seven themes, with the Hangeul Library and the Hangeul Gallery. Also offers a Hangeul experience program.
⁍ Hangeul experience program – Hangeul badge making (Sept. 2~Nov. 2) and Hangeul name card making (Nov. 4~Dec. 31)
⁍ Foreigner programs – “Write your Name in Hangeul Calligraphy” and “Write your Name in Hangeul” (offered all year round)
⁍ Hangeul Gallery – Exhibition of letters written in Hangeul for loved ones (Sept. 16~Nov. 9), exhibition of daily calendar written in Hangeul (Nov. 11~ Dec. 7), and calligraphy Conveying Winter (Dec. 10~Janu. 5).
‣ ‣ The Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin – An exhibition hall based on six themes with a 4D naval battle experience hall, turtle ship boarding, and naval weapon experience.
⁍ Hands-on programs – cannon firing, rowing, panokseon (“board-roofed” ship) assembly, sailing, naval battle tactics game
PhotosEntrance to the Story of Sejong Hangeul Experience Hall Entrance to the Story of Admiral
Yi Sunshin
“Write your Name in Hangeul Calligraphy” “Write a Letter in Hangeul” Panokseon assembly
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line 5 - Walk straight 300m towards Gwanghwamun ‣ ‣ Entrance to the exhibition hall: 1. behind the Statue of King Sejong 2. Sejong Center Grand
Theater 3. Entrance in front of the KT Building
Parking ‣‣ Sejong Center parking lot, B2, Zone A (KRW 600 for every 10 min.) ‣‣ Gyeongbokgung outdoor parking lot and Gyeonghuigung outdoor parking lot (for buses and large vehicles
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Ideal to develop a tourism product on Hangeul experiences by incorporating with Hangeul Gaon-gil ‣ ‣ Recommendable to foreign tourists interested in the Hangeul script, part of Korea’s traditional
cultural heritage Nearby
Attractions ‣ ‣ Gwanghwamun Square / Gyeongbokgung Palace / Seoul Museum of History / National Folk Museum
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The Story of King Sejong and the Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin
⇨ ❷ Hongcho Booldak ⇨ Horror Kingdom ⇨ Michae Hanjeongsik
Overview
Place Hongcho BooldakAddress LG 25, 2nd Fl., 43 Donghoro 30-gil, Jung-gu, SeoulManager Jang Seong-Un (010-3744-0667) Phone +82-2-2278-3313
Website N/A Closed (holidays)
Open 7 days a week(closed on New Year’s Day and Chuseok)
Reservation By phone Hours 17:30~3:00
Price
Booldak KRW 19,000 Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)Boolgopchang KRW 14,000
Chicken feet KRW 15,000 Languages Available Korean (menus in English)
Bool Rice Ball KRW 4,000
Description
Spicy and delicious! Indulge yourself in the wonderful taste of Booldak. Once you try it, you will always want more.
‣ ‣ The original super-spicy chicken dish, providing immediate stress-relief ‣ ‣ Its sauce is made with chili peppers, rich in capsaicin, mixed with over 20 other ingredients,
including pear juice and citron marmalade ⁍ Benefits of capsaisin: improved blood circulation, prevention of high blood pressure, cancer prevention,
stress relief, etc. ‣ ‣ One of “Korea’s Five Spiciest Dishes” named by CNN in 2012 ⁍ We recommend ordering Nurungjitang (overcooked rice soup), Gyeranjjim (similar to egg soufflé), or
Booldak with some beer to cool your stomach down.
Photos Exterior Interior ① Interior ②
Interior ③ Booldak Chicken feet
Directions ‣ ‣ Walk 200m toward Exit 2 of Dongguk University Station on Subway Line 3 - Turn right – Go to second floor of the GS25 building on the left
Parking ‣‣ Namsan Hanok Village parking lot (83-1 Pildong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul), 19-car capacity, KRW 3,000 for first hour and KRW 500 for each additional 5 min.
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ An ideal destination for tourists from China and Japan, who may be familiar with Hongcho Booldak, as the restaurant has locations in those countries.
‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists from the US, Canada, and Europe, who have a growing interest in spicy Korean food (Booldak, Booljjambbong, etc.)
Nearby Attractions
‣ ‣ Namsangol Hanok Village / Myeong-dong / N Seoul Tower / Myeong-dong Cathedral / Namdaemun Market
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The Story of King Sejong and the Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin
⇨ Hongcho Booldak ⇨ ➌ Horror Kingdom ⇨ Michae Hanjeongsik
Overview
Place Horror Kingdom Capacity 892m2
Address B1, Polaris Bldg., 25 Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, SeoulManager Kim Seung-Mi (+82-10-6631-7969) Phone +82-2-776-0450
Website www.horrorkingdom.co.kr Closed (holidays) Open 7 days a week
Reservation In person or via travel agency Hours 10:30~22:00
Price
IndividualAdults KRW
15,000 Payment Method
Cash and credit card(including credit cards issued outside Korea)Students
(13 or older) KRW
12,000
Group 30% discount for groups of 20 or more Languages
Available English, Chinese, and JapaneseGroup led by travel agency KRW 8,000/person
Description
Evil spirits have come! Meet them at Korea’s first, Hollywood-scale Horror Experience Hall! ‣ ‣ An interactive haunted house equipped with cutting-edge technology designed to respond to
visitors’ movements, sex, and age ‣ ‣ Experience extreme horror in a dark, forbidding underworld. ⁍ A labyrinth of horror consisting of a morgue, torture room, deserted hospital, and much more. ⁍ A variety of realistic monsters ready to pop out at you in unexpected places. ‣ ‣ A café at which to unwind after the horror experience and a gift shop with a large selection
of innovative horror-related products
PhotosMorgue Torture Room Monsters
Monsters on display Photo Zone Café and Gift Shop
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 6 of Myeongdong Station on Subway Line 4 – Walk straight 100m - Turn left at Dunkin Donuts and walk straight 30m – Go to B1 of the VIPS building
Parking ‣‣ Bus parking on Sopa-ro (25-4 Namchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul), 20-bus capacity, free of charge
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Ideal to develop as a dynamic destination for tourists aged 14 or older in conjunction with the Korea Shooting Club in Myeong-dong
‣ ‣ An great destination for couple tourists, along with 3D Black Art in Myeong-dong ‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists from the US, Canada, and Europe who are interested in horror experiences,
and can also be incorporated with shopping in Myeong-dongNearby
Attractions ‣ ‣ Korea Shooting Club / 3D Black Art / Lotte Department Store / N Seoul Tower / Namsangol Hanok Village
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The Story of King Sejong and the Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin
⇨ Hongcho Booldak ⇨ Horror Kingdom ⇨ ➍ Michae Hanjeongsik
Overview
Place Michae Hanjeongsik Capacity 140 seatsAddress 5 Mapo-daero 16ga-gil, Mapo-gu, SeoulManager Won Wang-Sik Phone +82-2-312-5933
Website themichae.cafe24.com Closed (holidays)
Open 7 days a week (closed on New Year’s Day and Chuseok)
Reservation By phone Hours 11:30~22:00
PriceWang-daetong
Surajjim
Extra-large (for 10~12)
KRW 230,000 Payment
Method
Cash and credit card(including credit cards issued outside Korea)Large (8~10) KRW
170,000
Medium (5~7) KRW 120,000
Languages Available English and Chinese Small (3~4) KRW
70,000 * Prices differ from dish to dish.
Description
Extra-large portions of healthy “stamina” food that has been showcased in the Korean media ‣ ‣ Various delicacies stuffed in a long piece of thick bamboo tube over 15cm in diameter and
120~300cm in length ⁍ A thick bamboo tube stuffed with chicken, duck, turkey, octopus, abalone, conch, pork rib, squid
sundae, small octopus, and ox tail mixed with bamboo sap and steamed. ⁍ Health benefits of bamboo: anti-obesity, constipation relief, anti-aging, and prevention of high blood
pressure and diabetes, among others ‣ ‣ Charcoal steamed in a clay kiln ‣ ‣ Featured on many TV shows, including “Star King” and “Saengsaeng Information Communication” for
the unique taste and large quantity of the dishes served here.
PhotosExterior Wang-daetong Surajjim Interior
Table for group guests ① Table for group guests ② Michae is a sponsor of the K-drama “My Love from a Star”
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 4 of Aeogae Station on Subway Line 5 - Walk straight 200m and turn left
Parking ‣‣ Michae parking lot (10-car capacity, free for customers) ‣ ‣ Nearby public parking lot (267-3 Migeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu) for large buses, KRW 6,000 for first 2
hours and KRW 1,000 for each additional 10 min. Production
DevelopmentTIP
‣ ‣ An ideal destination for tourists from landlocked nations where seafood is not readily accessible ‣ ‣ Recommendable as a destination for tourists interested in healthy food and “healing” experiences
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Sinchon / Shopping Street in the Ewha Womans University area
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Route 10 1 Exploring the five senses ① - National Gukak Center Foreigner Programs
2 Challenging yourself through exotic food - Damkkot (Patjuk experience)
3 Exploring the five senses ② - Jin Oriental Medicine Experience Center
4 Challenging yourself with large-portion food - Onjeong Tonkatsu
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❶ National Gukak Center Foreigner Programs ⇨ Damkkot
(Patjuk experience) ⇨ Jin Oriental Medicine Experience Center ⇨ Onjeong Tonkatsu
Overview
Place National Gukak Center Foreigner Programs Capacity Up to 30 per programAddress National Gukak Center, 2364 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, SeoulManager Lee Bae-Won Phone +82-2-580-3054
Website www.gugak.go.kr Closed (holidays) Tue.~ Fri. (flexible)
Reservation Contact by phone at least two weeks in advance or submit application online Hours After consultation (2 hours~ )
Price Group(must be 10 or more per group)
KRW 150,000 per program
Payment Method Cash or wire transfer
Languages Available English
Description
Learn authentic traditional Korean music at the very heart of traditional performing arts in Korea. ‣ ‣ Traditional Korean music programs tailored to each group of foreign visitors ⁍ Programs: Janggo and Samulnori, Minyo and Pansori (foreigners with knowledge of Korean), and
others upon request ⁍ Students get free admission to the Museum of Traditional Music, where they have access to various
old transcripts and traditional Korean music instruments. They also get hands-on experience with various traditional Korean instruments.
‣ ‣ National Gukak Center: A place where you may readily access traditional Korean art performances and exhibitions by top-notch artists.
⁍ The heart of a variety of genres of traditional Korean performing arts, including folk music and dance, royal court music and dance, and modern Korean classical music and dance, among others.
‣ ‣ A filming location for the television program “Running Man” and K-drama “Lie to Me”.
PhotosNational Gukak Center Janggo class Haegeum class
Lecture on traditional Korean music theory
Traditional Korean dance performance
The Museum of Traditional Music
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 1 of Bangbae Station on Subway Line 2 – Maeul Bus Seocho No. 7, 15, or 17 – National Gukak Center ‣‣ Exit 5 of Nambu Terminal Station on Subway Line 3 – Maeul Bus No. 22 - National Gukak Center
Parking ‣‣ National Gukak Center parking, free of charge
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ The ideal destination for foreign visitors to experience traditional Korean music, as well as modern Korean music through K-pop performances
‣ ‣ Recommended for incorporation into various performances and learning programs held at the National Gukak Center (“Saturday Masterpiece Performance” held at 3pm every Saturday available in English, Chinese, and Japanese)
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Seoul Arts Center/Seorae Village Café Street/Citizen's Forest Park/LetsRun PARK SEOUL
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National Gukak Center ⇨ ❷ Damkkot (Patjuk
(red bean soup)) ⇨ Jin Oriental Medicine Experience Center ⇨ Onjeong Tonkatsu
Overview
Place Damkkot, Hannam Branch Capacity Up to 60 people
Address 1st Fl., 743-8 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Manager Kim Ja-Hyeong Phone +82-2-797-1157
Website www.damkkot.com Closed (holidays)
Open 7 days a week(closed on Chuseok and New Year’s Day and the day after)
Reservation One-week in advance by phone Hours 11:00~23:00
Price
Danpatjuk KRW 8,000 Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Patbingsu KRW 8,000~9,000Languages Available EnglishBeverage KRW 7,000~9,000
Description
A fusion café that serves traditional Korean desserts and snacks, including Patjuk (sweet red ben porridge) ‣ ‣ Patjuk, Korea’s major winter snack, and Patbingsu (ice flakes topped with sweet red bean),
Korea’s major summer snack, are served along with a variety of rice cakes ‣ ‣ The café makes thick, finely strained red bean porridge every morning, and rice balls made
with glutinous rice powder. ⁍ Health benefits of red bean: Saponin in red bean has a diuretic effect and helps break down fat and lose weight. ⁍ The Patjuk is topped with braised chestnuts and dried, shredded dates for flavor. ⁍ Popular menu items: Four-season Bingsu (Bam-Daechu Patbingsu) and Sujeonggwa (Cinnamon Punch)
‣ ‣ All desserts are served in brassware, which has excellent heat conductivity and a sterilizing effect.
Photos Exterior Traditional Korean desserts on display Counter
Interior ① Interior ② Danpatjuk
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 1 of Hangangjin Station on Subway Line 6 – Walk straight 200m across the crosswalk – Turn right towards Itaewonro 49-gil – Walk straight 50m – Walk 70m and take the second street on the left
Parking ‣ ‣ Public parking on Itaewon-ro (40-car capacity, KRW 500 for every 10 min.)
Production Development
TIP ‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists familiar with red bean dishes, especially those from China, Japan, and Vietnam ‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists as a place to relax and rejuvenate
Nearby Attractions ‣‣ Itaewon Furniture Street / National Museum of Korea / N Seoul Tower / Ichon Hangang Park
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National Gukak Center ⇨ Damkkot
(Patjuk experience) ⇨ ❸Jin Oriental Medicine
Experience Center⇨ Onjeong Tonkatsu
Overview
Place Jin Oriental Medicine Experience CenterAddress Yun Taek—Yeong Jaesil-Sarangchae, Namsangol Hanok Village Manager Choi Won-Beom (+82-10-7189-0827) Phone +82-2-3446-3316
Website http://bit.ly/1CUHkFt Closed (holidays)
Open from Wed.~Sat. (Mar. 5~Nov. 1)
Reservation Choi Won-Beom (010-7189-0827) Hours 10:00~18:00
Price
Program A KRW 5,000~10,000 Payment Method Cash
Program B KRW 20,000Languages Available English, Japanese, and Chinese Program C KRW 40,000
Program D Consultation required.
Description
A place where people can experience traditional Korean medicine, which is based on Oriental medicine. ‣ ‣ A unique healing experience that provides medical examination, consultation, and treatment
based on traditional Korean medicine Program Description
A Daejanggeum Medicinal herb tea tastingMedicinal herb soap making (two small bars of soap) Medicinal herb soap making (one large bar of soap)
B Heo Jun Medical examination, acupuncture, medicinal herb tea tasting, prescription of medicinal herbs (two-day supply), medicinal herb soap making (one large bar), and sachet making with medicinal herbs (one)
C Jinhanbang Medical examination, acupuncture, medicinal herb tea tasting, prescription of medicinal herbs (four-day supply), medicinal herb soap making (one large bar), sachet making with medicinal herbs (one), and optional product (choice of either makkeolli soap or natural mosquito repellant)
D Donguibogam Jinhanbang program + special program tailored to individual needs
PhotosExterior Medicinal herb tea tasting Medical examination
Ear acupuncture Medicinal herb prescription Making soap with medicinal herbsDirections ‣ ‣ Exit 3 or 5 of Chungmuro Station on Subway Lines 3 and 4 – Walk straight 150m
Parking ‣‣ Namsan Hanok Village public parking lot (19-car capacity, KRW 500 for every 10 min., KRW 3,000 every hour for buses)
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Can be developed as a medical tourism product offering Oriental medicine services and natural medicinal herb prescriptions
‣ ‣ An ideal destination for tourists interested in Oriental medicine Nearby
Attractions ‣ ‣ Namsangol Hanok Village/Ehwa Wall-Painting Village/Myeong-dong/N Seoul Tower
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National Gukak Center ⇨ Damkkot
(Patjuk experience) ⇨ Jin Oriental Medicine Experience Center ⇨ ❹ Onjeong Tonkatsu
Overview
Place Onjeong Tonkatsu Capacity 30~50 people
Address 107 Yeouidaebangro 24-gil (Sindaebang 2-dong), Dongjak-gu, Seoul
Manager Song Jung-Won Phone +82-2-823-8589
Website ondon.co.krClosed
(holidays)Open 7 days a week (closed on Chuseok and New Year’s day and the day after)
Hours 10:30~21:00
Price
Regular Tonkatsu KRW 5,000
Payment Method
Cash and credit card (including credit cards issued outside Korea)
Daewang Tonkatsu
KRW 15,000 (if you fail the challenge)
Dijinda Tonkatsu
KRW 15,000 (if you fail the challenge)
Description
Challenge yourself to finish one whole tonkatsu, which is four to five times bigger here than at ordinary tonkatsu restaurants, and a rice ball as big as an ostrich egg.
‣ ‣ This restaurant’s crispy tonkatsu is made with several layers of premium-grade pork sirloin. ‣ ‣ Special challenges that are offered only at Onjeong Tonkatsu. ⁍ You can eat for free if you scarf down a whole serving of Daewang Tonkatsu within a fixed time limit. ⁍ 5 minutes: free tonkatsu for 6 months / 7 minutes: free tonkatsu for 1 month / 9 minutes: 5 free
tonkatsu / 10 minutes: 2 free tonkatsu / 20 minutes: 1 free tonkatsu. ‣ ‣ The challenge applies also to another menu item, “Dijinda Tonkatsu,” which was named the
spiciest dish in Korea by CNN.
Photos Exterior Photos of the winners of the Dijinda Tonkatsu challenge
Photos of the winners of the Daewang Tonkatsu challenges
Interior Daewang Tonkatsu Regular Tonkatsu
Directions ‣ ‣ Exit 3 of Sindaebang Samgeori Station on Subway Line 7 – Walk straight 30m and turn left – Walk straight 100m and turn right – Walk straight 50m
Parking ‣‣ Gureung parking lot (22-car capacity, KRW 300 for every 10 min.)
Production Development
TIP
‣ ‣ Recommendable to tourists interested in tasting unique food and taking on food-eating challenges ‣ ‣ Its unique taste is quite different from that of Japanese tonkatsu, making it an ideal culinary
tourism product targeting Japanese tourists.
Nearby Attractions ‣ ‣ Noryangjin Fish Market/ Boramae Park/ Yeouido Hangang Park/ Yeongdeungpo Times Square
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Special Recommendations
Special 1 2014 Seoul Lantern Festival
Special 2 2014 Seoul Certification Program for High Quality Tour Package
Info [Seoul Tour+] Itineraries for the Five SensesMonthly theme guide
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1 2014 Seoul Lantern Festival
Overview
Location Cheonggyecheon Capacity 2.7 million people total during the course of the event
Address 114 Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Contact Seoul City Tourism Business Division Phone +82-2-2133-2794
Period Nov. 7 (Fri.) ~ 23 (Sun.), 2014 Price Free
Hours 17:00~23:00 Reservation Not necessary Languages Available English, Chinese, and Japanese
Description
Introduction
Come to the Cheonggyecheon to celebrate Seoul’s proud cultural heritage! ‣ ‣ Period: Nov. 7 (Fri.) ~ 23 (Sun.), 2014 ‣ ‣ Lighting hours: 17:00~23:00 every day ‣‣ Location: Cheonggyecheon (Cheonggye Plaza~Seun Bridge / 1.5km) ‣ ‣ Theme: Seoul’s Proud Cultural Heritage ‣‣ Held/Sponsored by: Seoul Lantern Festival Organizing Committee ‣ ‣ Event programs: Lanterns on display covering various themes, lanterns from abroad, participatory
programs for visitors, and many more
Photos
Seoul Lantern Festival Website
and Hope Tree
events
Photos of lanterns on display
taken in 2013
Directions ‣‣ Exit 5 of Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line 5 or Exit 5 of Jonggak Station on Subway Line 1
‣ ‣ Parking: B4 of Seoul New City Hall (approx. 101-car capacity) ⁍ Free parking for large buses available near Donghwa Duty Free Shop in front of Exit 6 of Gwanghwamun Station
Production Development
TIP
Group
‣‣ Possible to develop as a tourism product in conjunction with Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun Square, and other nearby attractions
‣ ‣ Possible to develop as a tourism product in conjunction with N Seoul Tower and night tours. ⁍ Excellent destination for shopping, as it is near the Donghwa Duty Free Shop and Lotte Duty Free Shop
FIT ‣ ‣ Ideal for development as part of a Cheonggyecheon walking tour, including: ⁍ Samcheong-dong - Gwanghwamun - Cheonggyecheon or Deoksugung Stonewall Road - Cheonggyecheon
Nearby Attractions ‣‣ Samcheong-dong / Gwanghwamun Square / Hanvit Plaza / Deoksugung-gil / City Hall Plaza
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2 2014 Seoul Certification Program for High Quality Tour Package
* Providing promotion, management support and golden incentive to the participating travel agency in order to enhance the satisfaction of foreign tourists who visit Seoul, Korea through developing superior tour package products
Program 2014 Seoul Certification Program for High Quality Tour Package Period March-Dec. 31, 2014
Contact
Seoul Tourism Organization Contact Tel. e-mail
Supervisor Ko Wui Sung, Chief +82-2-3788-0842 kw sko rea@ seou lw e lcom e .com
Japan Huh Lyn +82-2-3788-8126 lynn@ seou lw e lcom e .com
Great China Region Kim Jeongwon +82-2-3788-0846 yuan yuan@ seou lw e lcom e .com
Southeast Asia, Europe, America Ku Jihye +82-2-3788-0879 fin ek j@ seou lw e lcom e .com
Overview
‣ ‣ Purpose
⁍ To promote development of high-quality tour package products
that incorporate various cultural experiences in Seoul
⁍ To enhance the satisfaction of foreign tourists who visit Seoul
through superior tour package products certified by the Seoul
Metropolitan Government High Quality Tour Package Certification Mark
‣ ‣ Procedure
Application (on rolling basis)
‣‣Certification Evaluation
‣‣Promotion Support
Application received through Korean partner
companies
Certification of high-quality tour package given after evaluation
Promotion and management support
provided
‣ ‣ To Apply ⁍ Applicants should submit the Program Participation Agreement form to Seoul Tourism Organization
through Korean inbound partners
Contents
‣ ‣ Support
Classification Amount (in KRW)
Golden
Incentive
Certified quality tour products⦁ Total tourists of 500 or more: 4,000,000 won⦁ Total tourists of 1,000 or more: 8,000,000 won
Pre-qualified tour products ⦁ Total tourists of 1,000 or more: 3,000,000 won
Promotion
supportCertified quality tour products
⦁ Seoul certification mark granted ⦁ Joint advertisement of certified products in the
relevant country
OtherCertified quality tour products ⦁ Information on new tour resources to develop
tour productsPre-qualified tour products
✦ Details of support is subject to change depending on changes in policy of Seoul Metropolitan
Government
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Contents
‣‣ Requirements
Category Requirement
High Quality
Tour
Product
Accommo
-dation
⦁ 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
✦ Accommodations at a 1st class hotel or higher in Gyeonggi
or Incheon area during the peak season (Apr.~Oct.) approved
✦ Accommodations in Gyeonggi-do or Gangwon-do area (1 night)
approved in the case of winter packages (Dec.~Feb.)
Meal
⦁ Subtotal price of two meals of 20,000 won or higher during at least 2
days of stay in Seoul
⁍ Minimum 7,000 won per meal per person
✦ No distinction between lunch and dinner
✦ Meals at restaurants in Seoul or Gyeonggi-do area
✦ Breakfast excluded from evaluation
(breakfast at a deluxe hotel recognized once only)
Attraction
⦁ Subtotal of entrance(experience) fees of 30,000 won or higher at 2~3
cultural experience sites in Seoul
⁍ Inclusion of one site in Gyeonggi-do or Gangwon-do area approved in
the case of winter packages
✦ Minimum 5,000 won per site per person
✦ Subtotal of entrance(experience) fees of 30,0000 won or higher at 2
or 3 sites
Guide
⦁ Tour guide certification required
⁍ Exceptions granted for Southeast Asian tourists
(Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Schedule
⦁ Staying at least 2 full days in Seoul is required
⁍ One day's stay refers to a stay of at least 6 hours between 08:00
and 20:00
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Information
Seoul Tour+ Itineraries for the Five Senses- Monthly Themes
Introduction
What are Itinerary Recommendations Gratifying to the Five Senses?
‣ ‣ Starting with the May issue, it offers "Seoul Tour+ IItineraries for the Five Senses”: Every month, 10 itineraries to experience the charms of Seoul (40 different content items) will be created with a new theme and provided as product information customized to your needs.
‣ ‣ You are asked to make active use of them when planning high-quality Seoul tour products for foreign group tourists.
Month Theme Product Name Contents
May ShoppingShopping 1_Shopping while Sightseeing in Seoul Traditional market ⇨ nearby food ⇨ shopping street ⇨ early morning market
Shopping 2_Enjoy Summer Sales Department store/duty-free shop ⇨ nearby food ⇨ outlet ⇨ shopping center
June Healing
Healing 1_High-End Healing Tour to Keep Body and Soul Healthy
Healing park ⇨ healing therapy ⇨ healing experience ⇨ healing restaurant
Healing 2_Trip to Seoul that Heals the Soul Religious site ⇨ healing trail ⇨ religious experience ⇨ healing view
July HallyuHallyu 1_Catch Up with Hot K-Dramas filming location ① ⇨ Restaurants in dramas ① ⇨
filming location ② ⇨ Restaurants in dramas ②
Hallyu 2_Dive into the Hottest Trends in Korean CultureK-Experience① ⇨ K-Experience② ⇨ K-Experience③ ⇨K-Dinner
August FamilyFamily 1_Mom and Daughter Trip to Seoul Exhibition/viewing ⇨ beauty shopping ⇨ nearby food ⇨ cultural performance
Family 2_Make Family Memories in Seoul Recreational area/aquarium ⇨ amusement park ⇨ restaurant ⇨ performance for families
September Challenge
Challenge 1_Burn calories while enjoying diverse activities along the Hangang River
Bike ⇨ nearby food ⇨ water sports ⇨ place with a great view
Challenge 2_Relieve your stress in exciting Seoul Unique indoor experience ⇨ hiking ⇨ restaurant ⇨ unique outdoor experience
October Night Culture
Night Culture 1_TGIF! Nightlife in Seoul Snacks ⇨ indie band ⇨ college-town bar ⇨ club
Night Culture 2_Kick up Your Heels Until the sunrise in Seoul
Dinner/drinks (1st round) ⇨ dinner/drinks (2nd round) ⇨ singing room/club ⇨ hangover food
November Tradition
Tradition 1_Look Around Seoul with a History of 600 Years
Traditional attraction ⇨ restaurant ⇨ modern heritage site ⇨ night tour
Tradition 2_Experience the Traditions of Seoul with a History of 600 Years
Traditional experience ⇨ restaurant ⇨ traditional food experience ⇨ traditional performance
December Beauty
Beauty 1_Secret Beauty Experience to Become Beautiful like Jun Ji Hyun
Hair and makeup ⇨ nearby food ⇨ beauty shopping ⇨ photo shoot
Beauty 2_Turn into Cinderella in Seoul Fitness ⇨ spa ⇨ "wellness" restaurant ⇨ beauty shopping
January 2015
Love
Love 1_Make Your Love Come True in Seoul Unique date ideas ⇨ restaurant and cafe ⇨ performance ⇨ great place for a date
Love 2_Together with Your Sweetheart in Seoul Festival ⇨ nearby attraction ⇨ restaurant ⇨ great place for a date
Seoul Tour+
Itineraries for the Five Senses - Challenge
Date of Publication: September 2014Publisher: Tourism Marketing Team, Seoul Tourism OrganizationEditors: ▶ Center Chief Ko Wui-Sung, Chief
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▶ Researcher Jung Yoo-Hyun
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▶ Researcher Gu Su-Jung
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▶ Researcher Hong Chae-Eun
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