Table of Contents The December edition of [Seoul Tour+] introduces a variety of exciting tour information including concerts, festivals, and flagship stores. 1 Hologram Drawing Show Let s Go 1 2 Teddy Bear Atelier 2 3 Ambassador Museum Euijong Hall 3 4 West Bridge 4 5 Seoul Land Winter Festival 5 6 Line Friends Flagship Store 6 7 Namdaemun Market _ Children s Wear 7 8 Seoul Energy Dream Center 8
1 Hologram Drawing Show <Let's Go> K-live Exclusive Hall Address Homepage 9 Fl. Lotte FITIN, 264, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul www.klive.co.kr Telephone 82-70-7702-7311 Concert Reserve by telephone Closed 50,000 Won (Negotiable for a group of 10 or more visitors) Payment 20:00 ~ 21:30 Mondays, New Year s day and Chuseok day Payable by cash or credit card (including foreign credit card) English, Chinese, Japanese Let s Go - The world s first hologram non-verbal performance combining the mysterious drawing show and fantastic hologram Joint planning and production with Original Drawing Show, the non-verbal drawing performance Provides different experience and unlimited imagination through the performance where splendid drawing performance turns into hologram The audience can directly participate in the performance through the motion detection and real-time hologram effect Enjoy drawing battle with a cute panda Duel with alien! Conduct the choir with Beethoven. Media performance with dragon and phoenix appearing before eyes Scene from Performance 1 Scene from Performance 2 Poster Scene from Performance 4 Theater Lobby Take the path toward Exit 11 or 12 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on Subway Line 2, 4, or 5 - Take underground passage leading to Lotte FITIN - 9 th floor Use Lotte FITIN parking lot (2-hour free parking coupons for concert viewers) Package for families in connection with Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Fortress Wall of Seoul Package on food theme in connection with Jangchung-dong Pig Feet Restaurant Alley and Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town Dongdaemun / Dongdaemun Fashion Town / DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza) / Cheonggyecheon Stream / Fortress Wall of Seoul / Lotte FITIN / Jangchung-dong Pig Feet Restaurant Alley / Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town - 1 -
2 Korea Teddy Bear Association Teddy Bear Atelier Korea Teddy Bear Association Teddy Bear Atelier Address 64, Dokmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul Telephone 82-2-332-5762/82-10-3725-8124 Homepage www.koreateddybear.org Closed Reserve by telephone (group discount available) Teddy Bear Related Items DIY Experience Free ~ around 50,000 Won 15,000 ~ 50,000 Won Varies depending on the material of choice Tour of exhibition Payment Saturday ~ Sunday/ National Holidays Monday ~ Friday 11:00-19:00 Schedule may vary when there is a special lecture Payable by cash or credit card (including foreign credit card) Chinese Teddy bear Atelier Make your own teddy bear resembling your favorite celebrity Space for exhibition and experience, exhibiting and selling teddy bears including custom-made teddy bears and offering DIY experiences Celebrity Teddy Bear Exhibition of teddy bears resembling Korean Wave celebrities and the characters in popular Korean dramas alongside exhibitions on special themes offer various things to sea ( Teddy Bear Exhibition to be held in Shanghai, China between December 13, 2015 ~ February 15, 2016) Designs and makes a variety of teddy bears exhibited at home and abroad Offers a variety of 1-Day Classes (Class Length: 1 ~ 5 hours) Basic Experience General Experience Intensive Experience Coloring white teddy bear and attaching gems Basic sewing and attachment of wool and accessories Experience entire process from cutting to decoration Classes are offered by exclusive teddy bear designers, and 100 or more fabric, button, gems, and other accessories are available DIY class is popular as birthday party space for children as well as couples External View of Atelier View of Exhibition Korean Wave Celebrities Experience Items Sold at Exhibition Hall View of Studio Teddy Bear DIY Experience Take Exit 6 of Hapjeong Station on Subway Line 2, or 6 - Walk 400m straight and make left End of the road Use public parking lot near Hongik University (Dongyo Public Lot III: Space for 10 or more cars _ 300 won for first 5 minutes, 300 won for additional 5 minutes) Package for Korean Wave tourists who wish to own a teddy bear resembling their favorite Korean Wave celebrities, lovers who wish to make their own DIY teddy bears, and children Package on props theme in connection with accessories shops around Hongdae Street and KT&G Sangsang Madang KT&G Sangsang Madang / Hongdae Street / Sinchon / Hapjeong Cafe Street / Hangang Park / Gyeongui Line Forest Park - 2 -
3 Ambassador Museum Euijong Hall Ambassador Museum Euijong Hall Address 38-5, Dongho-ro 25-gil, Seoul Telephone 82-2-2270-3140 Homepage www.ambatel.com Closed Mondays, Weekends, Holidays Reserve by telephone Tuesday ~ Friday 10:00~17:00 Free Korean, English Korea s first hotel museum in an independent building, Euijong Hall Place to see the history of Ambassador Hotel Group, boasting of the 60 years of history, the longest among existing private hotels. Also shows the development of hotel industry in Korea alongside the group s history Includes a number of interesting exhibits such as past uniforms, restaurant props and menus that the hotel used in the beginning. 2-story building with 7 spaced divided based on different themes and the rooftop lounge with the view of Namsan Mountain, and a space to enjoy tea. View of Museum Geumsujang Hall Ambassador Hall Vision Hall Nanum Hall Rooftop Lounge Take Exit 1 of Dongguk University Station on Subway Line 3 - Walk 200m straight Cross at the crosswalk to the backside of the outdoor parking lot of Grand Ambassador Seoul - Arrive 1 hour free parking in the hotel s parking lot for visitors to the museum 3,000 won for 1 hour after first 1 hour Recommended to FIT for excellent accessibility to various tourist attractions Package on culture and art theme in connection with Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Coreart (K-pop dance / nonverbal performance) Jangchung-dong Pig Feet Restaurant Alley / National Theater of Korea / Namsan Park / Coreart / Dongdaemun Design Plaza / Dongdaemun Fashion Town - 3 -
4 West Bridge West Bridge Address 6, Wausan-ro 25-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul Telephone 82-2-325-9662 Homepage www.sjamusic.co.kr Closed Open all year round Up to 9 persons Cafe 8:00~23:00 for Academy required at least 1 week in advance Record Shop 11:00~22:00 Cafe 4,000~5,000 Won Payment Record Shop 10,000~50,000 Won 1-Day Class 40,000 Won West Bridge Total set for experiencing music with all five senses Payable by cash or credit card (including foreign credit card) English Runs in 8 floors comprising performance theater, record shop, academy, etc. The cafe with high ceiling and neat interior is known for the choice of music that suits the weather and season Music books&cd: Carries the albums of indie bands performing near Hongik University and music related books Ukulele Experience: Ukulele is a Hawaiian traditional instrument that anyone can learn easily. Visitors can learn and experience a K-POP song through the 1-Day Class A variety of concerts are performed by indie bands in the Live Hall, and it is planning special concerts for tourists View of West Bridge B1 Record Shop 1F View of Cafe 1 1F View of Cafe 2 3F Academy B2_Live Hall Take Exit 9 of Hongik University Station on Subway Line 2 - Walk 300m straight up to Hongik University Turn left and walk 150m straight Second building in the second alley space available inside building (Rates: 1,000 for every 15 minutes / up to 10 cars) Packages in connection with various cultural experiences around Hongdae Street Packages on Hongdae Street theme in connection with the street performances around Hongik University, street food, shopping, and cafe Mustoy Hongik University Store / Hongdae Street / Mecenatpolis / Hapjeong Cafe Street / Trick Eye Museum / Paint Tonight (October) - 4 -
5 Address Seoul Land Winter Festival (Christmas & Snow Party) 181, Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do Seoul Land Co., Ltd. (Korea s First Theme Park) Telephone Telephone 82-70-8668-8885 Fax 82-70-8668-8887 Homepage www.seoulland.co.kr Closed Open all year round Sledging Season (Pass) Reserve by telephone Monday December 21, 2015 ~ Monday February 29, 2016 (Operating period can be adjusted due to weather condition) Individuals Group 38,000 Won Negotiable Payment Open~Close 9:30~ 18:00 / 19:00 / 20:00 *Closing hours may vary depending on park circumstances. Check homepage before visit Payable by cash or credit card(including foreign credit card) English, Japanese A reward for waiting a whole year for winter! Let s go to Seoul Land where exciting parties are held!!! Enjoy exciting parties with characters! Winter Festival Seoul Land s Winter Festival (Christmas Party / Snow Party) is a party that families and lovers can enjoy with many characters Christmas Party (November 21 ~ December 27, 2015) Party Name Outline Schedule Weekends and Holidays between November Family Special Christmas Performance 28~December 31 Musical Enjoyed in a Warm Indoor 11 a.m., 3 p.m. Log Stage Cat s Space Special Performance on December 24, December 31 Christmas Magic Show Nanta Magic Show with Top Ranking Magician from SBS Star King Shocking Competition! Invitation Performance that Electrified the World Weekdays between December 1 ~ 31 2 p.m. Log Stage Performance on Holidays (December 24, December 31) Performance on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between January 1 ~ March 1, 2016 Gift Hunt Event! giving children a chance to win gifts they like when they find Santa Snow Party (December 21, 2015 ~ February 29, 2016) Exciting Sledging Slope with Larva Characters (December 21, 2015 ~ February 29, 2016) 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Event Hall Event Hall Larva Sledging Slope Family Musical Children Cat S Christmas Magic Show by Kim Young-jin Night Lighting Light Fantasy Show Road Performance, Push and Pull with Santa Nanta - Performance that Electrified the World Take Exit ➁ of Seoul Grand Park Station on Subway Line 4 - Take Elephant Tram and walk for 10 minutes Reach front gate of Seoul Land Park in the East Gate Lot of Seoul Land ( : Same as opening hours of the park / Rates: Free) Recommend to Southeast Asian tourists who rarely have chance to see snow Packages in connection with attractions nearby such as Seoul Zoo and National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul Grand Park / National Museum of Contemporary Art / Gwacheon National Science Museum / Seoul Race Course - 5 -
6 Line Friends Flagship Store _ Itaewon Store Line Friends Flagship Store _ Itaewon Store Address 200, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Telephone 82-2-790-0901 Homepage http://store.linefriends.com Closed Open all year round Stationery 3,000 ~ 54,000 Won Clothing 6,000 ~ 180,000 Won Payment Accessories Cafe 5,900 ~ 27,000 Won 11:30~23:00 Payable by cash or credit card English, Chinese, Japanese Line Friends Flagship Store A theme park in the heart of the city stimulating all five senses while taking pictures with global characters, Line Friends, eating and enjoying, having a grand opening on November 6!! A theme park like shopping space where visitors can closely interact with Line Friends, opened on November 6, 2015 and currently running on three themes 1F ~ 2F: Shops carrying various stationery products, dolls, clothes, fabric, and collaboration products using the characters, Line Friends Villa Photo Zone 3F: Line Friends Cafe and various photo zones. The cafe in Itaewon offers various brunch menus from brand craft beer and character hot cake The Line Friends Villa between 1 st floor and 2 nd and 3 rd floors made of the rooms of Line Friends chief characters such as Brown, Sally, Cony, and Moon add to the fun of the place Experience unique fun and happiness in the cafe filled with the music, interior, and menus unique to Line Friends Shop: Lotte Young Plaza Myeong-dong, Garosu-gil Store, Hyundai Department Store Sinchon, Hyundai Department Store Pangyo, Myeong-dong Station Store ( on December 18, 2015) View of Store 1F Brown Room 2F Character Exhibition 2F Clothing Store 3F Entrance of Store 3F Cafe Menu Take Exit 3 of Itaewon Station on Subway Line 6 - Walk 100m straight Find the store on the right On-road Public Lot ( : 9:00~22:00 (free before and after opening hours) / Rates: 250 won per 5 minutes) Packages in connection with various famous restaurants, art galleries, and theaters in Itaewon and Hangangjin Recommend to tourists from countries with many Line users such as Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan Namsan / Gyeongridan-gil / Leeum / Blue Square / Itaewon Antique Furniture Street / National Museum of Korea - 6 -
7 Namdaemun Market _ Children s Wear Namdaemun Market _ Children s Wear Address 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Homepage namdaemunmarket.co.kr Closed Payment Sundays Payable by cash or credit card (including foreign credit card), Onnuri Gift Certificate Mall Name Weekdays Saturdays Porky Kids Wear MAMA Burdeng Kid s Clothing Crayon Kids Clothing Children s wear Boasting of strong brand power even in Namdaemun Market Day 9:30~17:00 Night 22:30~5:00 Day 9:30~17:00 Children s Wear Alley: Center for children s wear market accounting for 90% of the nation s entire children s wear market Malls: Porky Kids Wear, Burdeng Kid s Clothing, MAMA, Won Kids Clothing, Crayon Kids Clothing, Top Land Kids Clothing, etc. s are more reliable for each independent company plan, design, manufacture, and sell the products as much as they are made for children. Carries products with designs quickly following the trends such as animation and K-Pop Tourists can shop conveniently between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. When the malls open at 10:30 p.m., the retailers from all over the country begin to flood into the malls to purchase products, and the place becomes quite crowded between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. Discount events with giveaways held for 3 days around May 5 (Children s Day) alongside various programs including performance and events View of Children s Wear Street 1 View of Children s Wear Street 2 View of Children s Wear Shop 1 View of Children s Wear Shop 2 'Children's Day' Event 1 'Children's Day' Event 2 Children s Wear Alley: Exit 6 of Hoehyeon Station on Subway Line 4 - Namdaemun Market Gate 4 Namdaemun Freight Forwarder Association Public Lot (Rates: 500 won per 5 minutes up to 30 minutes, 650 won per 5 minutes after 30 minutes) Recommend to tourists looking for opportunities to purchase high quality goods at a low price for quickly growing children Package for children covering children s wear malls of the Namdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Pororo Park Sungnyemun Gate / Main Store of Shinsegae Department Store / Deoksugung Palace / Seoul Museum of Art / Seoul Plaza / Bukchang-dong Food Alley / Streets of Myeong-dong / Namsan Hanok Village - 7 -
8 Seoul Energy Dream Center Seoul Energy Dream Center Address 14, Jeungsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Telephone 82-2-3151-0562 Homepage www.seouledc.or.kr Closed Homepage, E-mail (seouledc@seouledc.or.kr) Free Mondays, New Year's Day, December 12, New Year's holidays/chuseok holidays Tuesday ~ Friday 10:00~17:00 English "Reduce Nuclear Plant in Seoul" Exhibition, public relations, and experience center and institute for energy education Korea's first energy-independent environment-friendly building, setting an example for energy-zero house building for the world Tour of facilities by professional commentator (comment), eco tour with comments in English Building Tour: Provides professional comments on the zero-energy technology applied to Energy Dream Center Eco Tour: A tour program that visits Energy Dream Center, Hydrogen Station, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plant, and Mapo Resource Recovery Facility on electric bus and hydrogen fuel cell bus Whole View of Seoul Energy Dream Center Commentator Explaining the Facilities Eco Tour Course Environment-friendly Electric Bus (Eco Tour) Hydrogen Station Mapo Resource Recovery Facility Take Exit 1 of World Cup Stadium Station on Subway Line 6 - Cross the pedestrian overpass or the crosswalk to enter Pyounghwa Park across the road Find the center between Constellation Plaza and Lawn Plaza 15 minutes of walk Operating : 09:00~22:00 (open free outside operating hours) Rates: For every 10 minutes, 300 won for compact cars, 600 won for midsize cars, and 900 won for full-large cars Tour package for international civil servants and energy, power, and architectural experts of developing nations Theme course in connection with the Silver Grass in Haneul Park Pyounghwa Park / Haneul Park / Noeul Park / Nanjicheon Park / Hangang Park / Fuel Cell Power Plant - 8 -
Seoul Tour + Date of publication: December 2015 Publisher: Seoul Tourism Organization, Tourism Marketing Team Editors: Tourism Marketing Team, Kim Eun-Mi, Chief T. +82-2-3788-0864 / E. wanshi@seoulwelcome.com Tourism Marketing Team, Huh Lyn T. +82-2-3788-8126 / E. lynn@seoulwelcome.com Tourism Marketing Team, Ku Ji-Hye T. +82-2-3788-0879 / E. finekj@seoulwelcome.com Tourism Marketing Team, Lim Ji-Su T. +82-2-3788-8154 / E. jisulim@seoulwelcome.com Tourism Marketing Team, Shin Ji-Eun T. +82-2-3788-0835 / E. cindy326@seoulwelcome.com - 9 -