New Attractions. [Ulsan] 2018 Taehwagang Spring Flower Festival 11 [Incheon] Ganghwa Goryeosan Azalea Festival

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2 March THEME Traveling & Shopping in Seoul Usadan-gil Hongdae Street Market Yeonnam-dong Workshop Street Antique Furniture Street Itaewon Rodeo Street HOT PLACE New Attractions Seoul Upcycling Plaza Gyeongchun Line (Railroad) Forest Oil Tank Culture Park SeMA Bunker Seoullo SPECIAL Special Recommendations [Ulsan] 2018 Taehwagang Spring Flower Festival 11 [Incheon] Ganghwa Goryeosan Azalea Festival 12 [Goyang] International Horticulture Goyang Korea [Seoul] 2018 Seoul Rose Festival 14 [Seoul] 2018 Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace 15

3 Usadangil THEME Traveling & Shopping in Seoul Strange & mysterious treasure hunt Usadan-gil Itaewon Usadan-gil Items at tea tea fun fun Mangoseorim Vintage Fashion Shop 37.2 The road exceeds a length of 900m stretching from Bogwang Elementary School to the Islam Temple and Dokkaebi Market to the Cheongseok Mart. Once a run-down housing residential area, the community came together to rebuild it into the hotspot it is today. The balance of the artist workshops and cafe, restaurants, independently-run bookstores amid the 70s-style marts, barbershops, electrical appliance shops make for harmonic atmosphere between the past and present. Unique shops line the street including Corgasm (perfume store), Mangoseorim (bookstore cafe), Soul Ink (tarot card reading), 37.2 (brand name vintage fashion store) and more! Shops typically open around 2pm. Places nearby not to miss! Dokkaebi Market Dokkaebi Market is a traditional market that sells food ingredients and it is located at the end of Usadan-gil. The market s characteristic disappearing upon periods of district law enforcement and reappearing upon the ending of such a period has coined it as a dokkaebi, meaning goblin or ghost. Tea tea fun fun The display window of this tea shop/cafe is painted in a yellow backdrop amid the adorable goods, attracting the attention of passers-by and offers several hundreds of kinds of teas available. There are also Japan-imported earrings, animation characters, vintage clothing, party supplies and much, much more! 91, Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul :00-21: Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Free Varies per shop Usadan-gil from inside tea tea fun fun 14:00-20:00 (Varies per shop) On-site KOR ENG Cash & foreign credit card transactions available Exit 3, Itaewon Station (Line 6) Walk for 5 minutes to Usadan-gil Turn left in front of Bogwang Elementary School Compact/Passenger vehicles Itaewon 1- dong curbside parking lot (First 5 minutes for KRW 250, additional 5 minutes for KRW 250), Hannam-dong public parking lot (First 5 minutes for KRW 250, additional 5 minutes for KRW 250) Large vehicles Hannam-dong public parking lot (First 2 hours for KRW 6,000, additional 10 minutes for KRW 1,000) Course available for Muslim visitors connecting the Islam Temple & Halal food restaurants Nearby attractions include Namsan Park, Blue Square, Leeum - Samsung Museum of Art, etc.

4 Hongdae Street Market THEME Walk, shop, love Hongdae Street Market Traveling & Shopping in Seoul Hongdae Street Market Mihyang Eonni Clothing Market a Places nearby not to miss! Cute accessories on display The perfect place to enjoy a walk amid a line of modern-day shops and follows along the stonewall of Seokyo Elementary School under the lush pine trees. There are lots of trendy accessories and clothing for the women in their 20s and 30s. Some of the popular stores including Market a, selling a wide range of casual and daily items, i am joy, a specialty hand-made accessory shop, Mihyang Eonni Clothing, offer vintage fashion, and more! At the Cafe Stair of the Moon building, located at the street entrance (74, Wausan-ro 27-gil), there is a hand-made accessory flea market on the weekends from 14:00-19:00 called Darakbang Market. Stylenanda Flagship Store This is the offline store of the online brand Stylenanda. It is located in a stylish, 3- story building made entirely of glass. It offers basic items and outdoor apparel while also selling its very own Stylenanda brand of cosmetics called 3CE. 23, Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul :00-23:00 Chuu This is the offline store of Chuu, known for its lovely atmosphere. Each floor has its own theme items as follows: basement 1 st floor - lingerie, 1 st floor basic apparel & cosmetics, 2 nd floor women s apparel & 3 rd floor men s apparel. 20, Wausan-ro 29da-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul :00-23: Wausan-ro 27-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Free Hongdae Street Market, Chuu photo zone Varies per shop 12:00-23:00 (Varies per shop) On-site KOR ENG Cash & foreign credit card transactions available Exit 8, Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2) Walk toward Wausan-ro 27-gil for 5 minutes Gyeongui-Jungang Line/Exit 7, Airport Railroad Hongik Univ. Station Walk toward Wausan-ro 27-gil for 7 minutes Compact/passenger vehicles Donggyo 1, 2, 3 curbside public parking lot (First 5 minutes for KRW 400, additional 5 minutes for KRW 400) / Yanghwajin public parking lot (First 5 minutes for KRW 100) Large vehicles Yanghwajin public parking lot (KRW 2,400 per hour) Shopping & cuisine courses available to include Pedestrian-Friendly Street, Gyeongui Line Forest Park, Gyeongui Line Book Street, Yeonnam-dong Workshop Street and more! Nearby attractions include Mangwon Hangang Park, Yeouido, Sinchon & Ewha Womans University sites and shopping areas

5 Yeonnam-dong Workshop Street THEME Traveling & Shopping in Seoul Enjoy hand-made crafts Yeonnam-dong Workshop Street Bracelet workshop Tingklu Hand-made crafts Yeonnam-dong Workshop Street Yeonnam-dong Workshop Street Yeonnam-dong Dongjin Market The street is located two blocks away from Gyeongui Line Forest Park heading toward the Yeonnam-dong area and spans a short length of just 100m, yet is home to a gathering of first-hand shops offering unique atmospheres of their own. Some of the shops include, Bongtree Salon, selling an array of sewing machine-items, Tingklu, a make-your-own bracelet shop that allows guests to choose their string and pendants, Artplatz (also called Life is a Flower ), a make-your-own cell phone case shop and more! Take a commemorative photo out front using the cute items and rainbow-colored how wall mural and humorous writing as a background and leave it behind Cafes around the area include Juju Pet, a pet cafe, Tai Salon, a Thai cafe and more! Places nearby not to miss! Tingklu Make your very own bracelet with the plethora of strings and pendants available! Choose items with inscribed initials or zodiac signs or even learn to do the inscribing yourself with a little help from the staff! (KRW 10,000 20,000). 33, Seongmisan-ro 26-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul :00-19:00 (Closed business days alternate between Monday & Tuesday every week) Dongjin Market s Flea Market Located just a 10-minute walk away, the flea market opens every weekend. Several items are on retails including home-made fragrances and earrings, bracelets, leather wallets, fountain pens, pet snacks and more! 198, Seongmisan-ro, Mapu-gu, Seoul Every Friday Sunday, 13:00-19: Seongmisan-ro, 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Free Varies per shop 12:00-19:00 (Varies per shop) On-site KOR ENG Cash & foreign credit card transactions available Exit 3, Line 2/Gyeongui-Jungang Line/Airport Railroad Hongik Univ. Station Turn right in front of GS25 after going straight along Donggyo-ro 29-gil Turn left down Seongmisan-ro 26-gil Walk for around 10 minutes Compact/Passenger Vehicles Saemulgyeol curbside public parking lot (First 5 minutes for KRW 400, additional 5 minutes for KRW 400), Yanghwajin public parking lot (KRW 100 per 5 minutes) Large vehicles Yanghwajin public parking lot (KRW 2,400 per hour) Walking courses available to include Gyeongui Line Forest Park, Yeonnam-dong Hwagyo Restaurant Street and more! Nearby attractions include Hongdae, Sinchon and other university town restaurant streets and shopping areas

6 Itaewon Antique Furniture Street THEME Traveling & Shopping in Seoul Vintage goods heaven Antique Furniture Street Noksapyeong-daero 26-gil Bavaria Itaewon Antique Furniture Street Displayed antique items Displayed antique chairs out front The 700m street runs from Bogwang-ro, located out front of Itaewon Station, Exits 3 & 4, to the Saudia Arabia Embassy, located at Noksapyeong-daero 26- gil. The shops run along the Platanus tree-lined street, selling vintage furniture and interior goods. The street itself maintains a 60-year history of its being the antique furniture street of Itaewon. It all began back in the 1960s when U.S. soldiers sold their furniture out on the streets prior to their return home. Items range from wooden chairs to stone statues, vintage clocks and tea ware, jewelry, chandeliers and more! Out front, dishes, embroidery frames, table clothes and additional items are available at a discount price! Getting the most out of the area! Itaewon Antiques & Vintage Festival Opening every spring and autumn, stores put out several lines of tables, selling their goods at a specially discounted price. Bavaria Bavaria is more of an antique goods museum offering up to three floors packed full of items including stained glass lighting, vintage pictures frames, chandeliers, sofas, embroidery frames, tables clothes, tea kettles, dart boards and books, with the 1 st floor arranged for accessories and goods, the 2 nd for furniture and the 3 rd for large furniture and a workshop area. 2, Noksapyeong-daero 26na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul :00-19:00 (Open from 12:00 on Sundays) Itaewon Antiques Furniture Association itaewonantique.com Bogyang-ro & Noksapyeong-daero 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Vicinity) Free Varies per shop 10:00-21:00 (Varies per shop) Website KOR ENG CHN JPN On-site KOR Cash & foreign credit card transactions available Exits 3 & 4, Itaewon Station (Line 6) Walk toward Bogwang-ro for 3 minutes Compact/Passenger vehicles Yongsangu Office Administrative Complex parking lot, Hannam-dong public parking lot (First 5 minutes for KRW 250, additional 5 minutes for KRW 250) Large vehicles Hannam-dong public parking lot (First 2 hours for KRW 6,000, additional 10 minutes for KRW 1,000) Walking courses available to include Itaewon Rodeo Street, Usadan-gil, Gyeongnidan-gil and more! Nearby attractions include Namsan Park, Blue Blue Square, Leeum - Samsung Museum of Art, etc.

7 Itaewon Rodeo Street THEME Traveling & Shopping in Seoul Mother-daughter shopping date Itaewon Rodeo Street From inside Rodeo Street Unique shops Turn immediately around after leaving exit 4 of Itaewon Station and head toward the IBK bank for about 50m, making a right upon entrance to a side street, which will be Bogwang-ro 59-gil. The 400m street runs is home to a variety of restaurants with a diverse selection of quaint little shops laying just beyond. Sleek designer shops offer shoes, clothing, accessories, hats and much more for an affordable price! The types of items available are great for all ages from the younger crowds to middle-to-late age groups, making it a family-friendly shopping area. how Recommended shopping course! Itaewon Rodeo Street main road Venture down the winding side streets Take pictures in front of the vibrant wall murals decorating the neighborhood Viviway for hand-made accessories 12ST shoe store for quality, affordable shoes Yello Container apparel store with a sleek yellow appearance - J's Closet apparel store located next to the Itaewon Market - Commune import brand compilation apparel store Ghamee unique and vibrantly-colored compilation accessory store. Ghamee Ghamee, dressed in its eye-catching, sky blue color scheme, offers a rare collection of accessories, including bags, wallets, store-brand necklaces & bracelets and more, directly imported from abroad. The shops is full of quality, colorful items and especially popular among Japanese tourists. 20, Itaewon-ro 14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul :30-20: Yellow Container Noksapyeong-daero 32-gil, Bogwangro 59-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Free Varies per shop 10:00-21:00 (Varies per shop) On-site KOR ENG Hat shop out front Itaewon market Cash & foreign credit card transactions available Exit 4, Itaewon Station (Line 6) Walk toward Bogwang-ro 59-gil for 5 minutes Compact/Passenger vehicles Yongsan-gu Office Administrative Complex parking lot (First 5 minutes for KRW 250, additional 5 minutes for KRW 250), Hannam-dong public parking lot (First 5 minutes for KRW 250, additional 5 minutes for KRW 250) Large vehicles Hannam-dong public parking lot (First 2 hours for KRW 6,000, additional 10 minutes for KRW 1,000) Walking courses available to include the antique furniture street, Usadan-gil and other shopping areas Nearby attractions include Namsan Park, Blue Square, Leeum - Samsung Museum of Art, etc.

8 Seoul Upcycling Plaza HOT PLACE New Attractions Novel ideas for something brand new Seoul Upcycling Plaza Inside Upcycling Plaza Upcycling education Upcycling Plaza Inside Upcycling Plaza Upcycling market Korea s first Up-cycling culture space! Upcycling refers to the process of taking disposed materials and infusing them with a unique design for an increased value, more so than that of their original form. Visitors can enjoy everything about upcycling including the materials used, items on display, learning about the process required, upcycling markets, first-hand experience and even workshops! Operations Upcycling Market Check out the flea market offering artist-made ecological goods. Open every first Saturday and Sunday of the month from 10:00-18:00 Upcycling Education On-site learning Tour the facilities and learn the basics of upcycling as well as the finished products for free! First-hand activities See what it takes to make your very own upcycling product! (Participation fee varies per program) Upcycling Plaza Floor Guide B1 1F 2F Material bank A platform connecting the supplier and consumer Media room Offers both plaza promotional & upcycling videos for viewing Exhibition hall Displays various upcycling products Material library Displays future upcycling materials for exhibition Retail store Area offering upcycling products for sale Outdoor deck Overlook that encompasses the entire plaza and surrounding neighborhood , Jadongchasijang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul Free Tues - Thurs, Sundays 10:00-18:00, Fri - Sat 10:00-19:00, (Closed on Mondays & Seollal, Chuseok and other holidays) *Apply for tour program in advance via the website Website KOR ENG On-site KOR ENG Exit 8, Janghanpyeong Station (Line 5) Walk for 800m Take bus and get off at Junior Chamber Station Walk for 400m * Janghanpyeong Station, exit 8 shuttle bus operations: Tuesday Sunday, 8:50-17:50 (every 30 minutes) Compact/Passenger/Large vehicles Upcycling Plaza underground parking lot (Parking available for up to 3 large buses) First-hand education programs at Upcycling Plaza occupancy studios & 2nd floor upcycling retails shops available Nearby attractions include Seoul Sewerage Science Museum, Seoul City Metals Recycling Center, Beautiful Store, Janghanpyeong Automobile Industry Information Center, etc.

9 Gyeongchun Line (Railroad) Forest HOT PLACE New Attractions Walking down memory lane Gyeongchun Line (Railroad) Forest This 3.3km-long walking path runs from the Wolgye Station, exit 4 s Nokcheon Middle School to the Yuksa Intersection. Since December, 2010, the city of Seoul has been conducting the Gyeongchun Line Restoration Project to turn the shutdown railway section into a communal area for neighboring residents. The Gyeongchun Line has been connecting Chuncheon with Seoul until 2010 since its opening in Once providing the means of transport across the Bukhangang River out to Chuncheon for college student gatherings, it now remains as a symbol of romance and youth. The Nowon-gu created this forest path as an urban agriculture space and a walking area for community residents. It s a place for entertaining activities as well for visitors including a rail bike, rail hand car park and more! Exploring the area There are various surrounding streets and shops around the area, as well as clean eateries serving up good food and quaint cafes to enjoy a little leisure throughout the day. Gyeongchun Line (Railroad) Forest Visitor Center 107-2, Hagye-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul Weekdays from 09:00-18:00 Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul Free Always open (Gyeongchun Line (Railroad) Forest Visitor Center) On-site KOR ENG Exit 5, Taereung Station (Line 6/7) Walk along Hwarang-ro for 10 minutes Compact/Passenger vehicles Parking lot at the north side of the park (First 5 minutes for KRW 250, additional 5 minutes KRW 250), Gongneung common parking lot (First 1 hour for KRW 3,000, additional 10 minutes for KRW 500) Courses available to include Jungnangcheon, Gyeongchun Railroad Bridge, rail bike, rail hand car park and more! Nearby attractions include Royal Tomb Museum of the Joseon Dynasty, Seoul Science Center, Gongneung-dong Dokkaebi Market, etc

10 Oil Tank Culture Park HOT PLACE New Attractions Tank is reborn into culture hub Oil Tank Culture Park The former oil tanks have been restored to that of a sustainable culture complex. Six tanks, one former tank and one newly-built tank, have all been transformed into performance or exhibition halls and other kinds of outdoor cultural spaces. Conducts the Four Seasons of Maebongsan Mountain program, which offers a oil tank culture park theme boasting of explorative grounds during the four seasons. Held 10 times through the year: March 20, April 17, May 13, May 15, June 19, July 17, September 9, September 18, October 16 & November 20. Reservation required for foreign visitors in a group , Jeungsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Admissions & Expo are free Cafe beverages in T6 range from KRW 4,000-6,000 Park Open 365 days Exhibition Hall Tue Sun 09:00-18: Website KOR On-site KOR ENG Tank Guide T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 Culture yard Holds various performances and events at the entrance of park plaza Pavilion Former gasoline storage tank. Take in the view of the retaining walls of tanks of old amid the cliffside of Maebongsan Mountain Performance hall Created from former oil tanks retaining walls while built around the mountain cliffside. Houses an outdoor stage on the upper side and a performance hall on the lower side. Original tank form The only tank out of five tanks that reserves oil. Preserves the oil tanks' origical form from the period when the site existed Culture complex Refurbished the original 15m height of the tanks to form that of a structure for exhibitions and performances History museum Former oil tank, now-turned culture park, serves as a home for recorded historical facts. Community center Created from the old metal plates of the tanks. Provides facilities for offices, cafes and more! Exits 2 & 3, World Cup Stadium Station (Line 6) Walk for 8 minutes Compact/Passenger vehicles Oil Tank Culture Park parking lot (Compact KRW 300 per 10 minutes / Passenger KRW 600 per 10minutes) Large vehicles Seoul World Cup Stadium (KRW 450 per 5 minutes) Exhibitioned space available at Seoul Innovation Park s SeMA, Yeouido Underground Bunker s SeMA and more! Nearby attractions include Gyeongui Line Forest Park, King Gongmin's Shrine in Changjeon-dong, Maebongsan Pulmugol Blacksmith Workshop

11 HOT PLACE New Attractions SeMA Bunker Digging up secrets of the past SeMA Bunker A secret underground area discovered during the construction of the Yeouido Bus Transfer Center in While home to modern-day Korean history, the locked up space was initially explored using an endoscope. It is believed that the space was used for the protection and refuging of high-level government officials during the 1970s cold war period and carries some historical significance. In 2013, it was designated an asset of the cultural heritage of Seoul and was opened last October as Yeouido s culture & art complex under the official name of SeMA Bunker. It takes its once original form and is home to approximately 495 sq. meters of exhibition hall and 66 sq. meters of history gallery. Getting the most out of the area! Travel back in time in the history gallery! Once utilized as an exclusive hideout for high-level officials, the now history gallery houses the shower and bathroom as they had been, as well as the exclusive sofa furniture now refurbished and available to sit on. Check out the durability of the bunker Prepare to be fascinated by the sheer thickness of the bunker and discover the ability that withstands even the toughest of attacks. The history of the SeMA bunker Enjoy the video explaining the SeMA Bunker Archives project conducted by modern artists using data recovered at the time of the bunker s discovery. Visit the Seoul Museum website for upcoming exhibition schedules. sema.seoul.go.kr 2-11, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Sightseeing underground is free Tue Sun 10:00~18:00 (Closed Mondays & on Jan. 1 st / Exhibition hall open during exhibitions only) * Visit website for exact dates of operation Website KOR ENG On-site KOR ENG Exit 3, Yeouido Station (Lines 5 & 9) Walk for 7 minutes Compact/Passenger vehicles Curbside public parking lot 2 in front of Yeouido Park (KRW 500 per 5 minutes) Seoul Underground Historic Spots theme courses available include Gyeonghuigung Shelter, Sinseol-dong Ghost Station and more! Nearby attractions include Kensington Hotel Sky Lounge, Conrad Seoul Hotel Sky Lounge, Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park, etc

12 Seoullo 7017 HOT PLACE New Attractions Spring has come to Seoul Seoullo 7017 in bloom! Perfect for taking in the spring amid flower and plant-filled walkway. Japanese witch hazel, Korean winter hazel, ginger trees, cornus fruit trees and forsythias are just to name a few! There have been as many as 8.7 million visitors, as of March 19, since its opening, making it the hot place of Seoul ready to surpass 10 million visitors by early May. It s the perfect spot for taking pictures of Seoul s concrete jungle and the cars that travel in between, not to mention the frequent visitors of Seoul Station itself. Enjoy the various busking performances that open up at night and the different stages, including the rose stage, magnolia stage and more, where street artists perform. Interesting story about Seoul, Seoullo 7017 walking tour information Guide course times 10:00, 14:00, 18:00 * 6pm guide course times are provided from May Languages available KOR, ENG, JPN, CHN How to apply RSVPs must be made at least 3 days in advance at Seoul City Walking Tours website: dobo.visitseoul.net * For groups larger than 50, RSVPs must be made 2 weeks in advance * Reserved guide courses requires that at least 3 people are in attendance in order to being. seoullo2017.seoul.go.kr 432, Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Free admissions & touring Open 24 hours/day Website KOR ENG CHN On-site KOR Seoul Station (Lines 1 & 4), Hoehyeon Station (Line 4), Chungjeongno Station (Line 2) Compact/Passenger vehicles Seoul Square parking lot (First 10 minutes are free, additional 10 minutes for KRW 1,000) Large vehicles Seoul Station Tour Bus parking lot (KRW 2,000 per hour, additional 5 minutes for KRW 350) Walking course available includes Namdaemun Market, Seoul City Wall, Myeong-dong and other popular sites! Nearby attractions include Seoul City Wall, Namdaemun Market, Sungnyemun Gate, Seoul Plaza, Namsan Park and more historical sites of Seoul!

13 Ulsan SPECIAL Special Recommendations Flowers dancing amid the forest breeze 2018 Taehwagang Spring Flower Festival Flowers along Taehwagang Taehwagang Simni Bamboo Grove Taehwagang Grand Park Hanbok Spring festival Cultural performance The approximately 160,000 m2 Ulsan Taehwagang Grand Park is one of Korea s 20 ecological tourist sites. Poppy seeds, chrysanthemums, baby s breath, peonies and more comprise the 10 different breeds of 60 million spring flowers in bloom. The riverside bamboo forest surrounding the flowers provides a special place for visitors to spend time healing. Free special events & things to enjoy! Taehwagang Grand Park Special events Spring flower fashion show, healing talk concerts with special guests Resident-centered events Spring flower wedding march, the Hanbok spring festival Performances Pungnyu concert, Korean classical music concerts, semi-classical concerts, acoustic guitar concerts, jazz performances Exhibition Hands-on Wild flower expo, bamboo crafts workshop, eco free market, etc. Simni Bamboo Grove Unplugged concerts, Moonlight Tour through the Milky Way, Hanging of wish lanterns Taehwagang Grand Park, 67, Naeosanro, Jung-gu, Ulsan Taehwagang Grand Park Open 365 days 2018 Taehwagang Spring Flower Festival 4 days from May 10 to 13 Free ~3125 Website KOR ENG On-site KOR ENG KTX Ulsan Station Limousine bus No (Arrives every minutes) Compact/Passenger vehicles Nam-gu Taehwagyo lower end parking lot Various events and sites include jazz festival, Korea classical music concerts, spring flower festival busking, nighttime lighting show, bamboo grove wishing flower and more! Nearby attractions include Seonbawi Rock, Cave Pia, Yeongnam Alps, Daewangam Park, Ganjeolgot Cape, Oegosan Onggi Village, etc.

14 Incheon SPECIAL Special Recommendations The azalea-fragrant, Goryeosan Mountain air Ganghwa Goryeosan Azalea Festival Goryeosan Azalea Festival schedule Event guide map The Goryeosan Azalea Festival, currently Seoul s biggest spring festival to date, offers the chance to enjoy Ganghwa s history and nature. It is receiving the spotlight as a well-being festival to recharge those exhausted from the everyday modern grind. Take in the azalea flowers lining the ridge of Ganghwasan and enjoy the spring and artistic atmosphere filling the air. Ganghwa is rich in sites and foods, beginning from the world culture heritage asset, Goindol, and the Peace Observatory, as well as other historical & cultural sites, in addition to the local agricultural products, such as Ganghwa rice, turnips, wormwood, ginseng, salted shrimp and more! Promotional poster Getting the most out of the area! Take part Experience the Azalea festival and make azalea pancakes and rice cakes Enjoy the Azalea Phone Picture Contest to try and come out on top with the best picture amid the dark pink azaleas Have at the different snacks of each town and township offered at the Country Foods & Eatery Market Goindol Plaza & Goryeosan, Ganghwagun, Incheon April (Weekends) * Open during entire festival period Free (Participation fee limited to certain activities only) Ganghwa-gun Office ~3 Ganghwa Platform Website KOR On-site KOR Sinchon bus nos. 3000, 3000A / Yeongdeungpo bus no. 88 / Ilsan bus no. 96 / Incheon bus nos. 70, 90, 700-1, 700-2, 800 Transfer at Ganghwa-eup Terminal Get off at Goindol Plaza Compact/Passenger vehicles Goindol Plaza, Gukhwa 2-ri Plaza Complex parking lot (KRW 5,000 per vehicle) * May be exchanged with Ganghwa Sarang certificate (KRW 5,000) Large vehicles Receive assistance upon arrival to Goindol Plaza Courses available in timing with the full bloom of the Goryeosan azaleas around April 17, 2018 Nearby attractions include Ganghwa Nadeul-gil trekking path & herring sashimi, grilled eel, Kalguksu Village, Salted Shrimp Village and other cultural food sites!

15 Goyang SPECIAL Special Recommendations A new world of flowers changing the world International Horticulture Goyang Korea 2018 Various outdoor themed gardens Brilliant flowers from around the world Breath-taking night atmosphere of Goyang The International Horticulture Goyang has all the world s flowers out on display, both indoors and out! One indoor space is completed under the theme of World s flowers depicted through art and displayed flowers and exotic plants from as many as 36 countries from around the world offering world flower artist expos, kinetic flower art and other fun events! The outdoor garden has approximately 10 different themed gardens on display, including grand flower sculptures, flower tunnels and a colorful flower photo zone. The brilliant coloring of the gardens can also be captured at night! tip The guide center offers maps in English, Chinese and Japanese and signs with explanations in English and Chinese. Medical care & security centers are also in operation. Event & Activities Guide Events Non-verbal performances, belly dances, orchestra performances, K-Pop and various other concerts, parodies and performances Flowering plant culture Water flower bicycle & flower basket, palace Hanbok and school uniform dress-up activities, caricatures and more! , Hosu-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do (Ilsan Lake Park vicinity) April 27 May 13, 09:00-21:00 * Open during entire expo period General admissions: KRW 12,000 * Groups of foreigners over 10 people that RSVP in advance may receive more than a 60% discount off of admissions ticket Cash & credit card transactions available ~3 Website KOR ENG CHN On-site KOR ENG CHN Get off bus at Ilsandong-gu Office Walk for 5 minutes Exits 1 & 2, Jeongbalsan Station (Line 3) Walk for 10 minutes Compact/Passenger vehicles Goyang Flower Exhibition Hall parking lot (1000cc or under compact vehicles - KRW 1,000 / 1000cc or over passenger & cargo vehicles KRW 2,000) Large vehicles Get off at the fair main entrance and use temporary parking lot (2605-1, Daehwadong, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do) Courses available include Starfield Goyang, IKEA Goyang branch, One Mount and more! Nearby attractions include New Hallyu Gallery, One Mount (aquarium, leisure facilities), Western Dom & Lafesta (shopping centers)

16 Seoul SPECIAL Special Recommendations The most beautiful festival in Seoul 2018 Seoul Rose Festival Rose concert Rose photo zone Rose & music party Opening every year in the spring in Jungnang-gu, 10 million roses decorate the pathway. The propose photo zone will be in operation during the month of May, working under the theme of May s proposal Will you marry me? The 5km rose tunnel is the longest of its kind in Korea. Various supplementary activities and events will be going on, including parades, music & street concerts, eatery booths, markets and more! Event themes & Information Slogan The most beautiful festival in Seoul Concept May s proposal - Will you marry me? Rose Day (May 18) Rose parade, rose jazz concert, rose song festival Lover s Day (May 19) Rose & music party, Hanbok wedding dress fashion show, Silent disco Wife s Day (May 20) Walking the rose flower pathway, Rose table, Rose concert how Leave an impressionable shot in the photo zone with someone special in the rosedecorated tunnel Take in the entertaining performances of Jungnang busking artists Enjoy scrumptious snacks at the eatery booths and purchase a rose bouquet at the rose market for the perfect gift! seoulrose.jungnang.go.kr/seoulrose/main.do Jungnangcheon Seoul Rose Park (Jungnangcheon Rose Tunnel, Junghwa Sports Park, Forest Zone, Mokdongcheon Rose Garden, Rose Fountain Park & Jungnangcheon-ro are located nearby) May * Little Rose Festival scheduled to take place before and after from May & Free admissions / Eatery booths & some hands-on zones required paid services (Jungnang-gu Office Culture and Sports Division) Website KOR On-site KOR ENG Exit 7, Meokgol Station (Line 7) / Exit 4, Junghwa Station (Line 7) / Exit 8, Taereung Station (Line 6) Compact/Passenger vehicles Roadside along festival, Mookhyun Elementary & Sinmook Elementary Schools Large vehicles Parking lot available near Bonghwasan Station, Exits 1& 5 Expansion of lighting facilities to Myeonmokdong area is underway for assetizing of 5.15km-long Jangmi Tunnel Nearby attractions include Bonghwasan Onggi Theme Park, Yongma Waterfall Park, Mangu History & Culture Park, Jungnang Campground, Jungnang Art Center, etc.

17 Seoul SPECIAL Special Recommendations Romantic walk under the moonlight 2018 Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Route Donhwamun Gate-Geumcheon Bridge, Jinseonmun Gate- Injeongjeon Hall-Nakseonjae House-Sangnyangjeong- Buyongji Pond-Bullomun Gate-Aeryeonjeong Pavilion-Yeongyeongdang Hall- Garden-Donhwamun Gate Changdeokgung Palace night view Moonlight Tour detailed schedule Travel agency group RSVP for Moonlight Tour Month (Sunset) April (19:08) May (19:34) August (19:09) Sept. (18:39) October (17:51) Viewing Dates Application Deadline 8 th March th March nd March th April 5 13 th April th April th May 3 Entrance Time # 20: : th August 2 20: nd August 9 9 th August th August 23 20:00 23 rd August 30 19:00 30 th Sept. 6 20:00 7 th Sept th Sept st Sept th October 4 19:00 20: Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation goo.gl/ldv246 Changdeokgung Palace area Sundays [double shift] (23 Sept. 28 October) * First half of year: April 8 (Sun) May 27 (Sun) Second half of year : August 26 (Sun) October 28 (Sun) RSVP deadline 3 weeks in advance seoultourplus@seoulwelcome.com * Send an with the travel agency name, tour dates, number of people & person responsible by 2pm on the date of the deadline * After RSVPing, inquire to the foundation about entrances & events * All fees are non-refundable following cancellation after the deadline & group registration Max of 40 per group (First come, first served applications / 30 people [English], 10 people [Chinese]) Available only for tour packages (flight, meals, accommodation, etc. included) Languages: English & Chinese interpretation only

18 SEOUL TOUR + Issue date : March 30 th, 2018 (Vol.3) Issued by: Tourism Marketing Team, Seoul Tourism Organization Inquiries : seoultourplus@seoulwelcome.com