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Seoul
| Overview
| Stadium | Tourist | Festivals
& Events | Shopping | Food |
Accommodation | Tours |
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Seoul's metro subway system is safe and clean with signs in English
and regarded as one of the most convenient modes of transportation.
Since its opening in 1974, Seoul subway system has undergone a remarkable
expansion and currently has eight subway lines measuring 287km in
total distances, with 262 stations providing convenient connections
to every direction in Seoul. Seoul's city bus network is also remarkable,
with 8,500 buses running 400 different routes every five to ten
minutes on a daily basis.
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Name: Seoul World Cup Stadium
Location: 515, Seongsan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Capacity: 65,856 seats (football-only stadium)
Completion Date: November 10, 2001
Features
- Stadium roofing covers for 100% of the VIP, press and handicapped
seats, and 93.5% for public seating
- Opening ceremony in schedule
- Construction began in October 1998 and completed on November10,
2001
Main Projects
- [2002 New Seoul Volunteer Services]
- Turn Seoul into an international city of tourism through the World
Cup
- Promote regional economic development policies
- Repair and expand the road infrastructure of Seoul
- Shield kite and sailboat-shaped stadium with
traditional beauty
- History Wall and Unfinished Wall represents a new millennium's resolution
- Stadium management maximized the utility factors such as outdoor
theater
- Swimming pool, squash courts, golf courses, sauna, fitness club,
aerobic class, game center, etc.
- Food court, theme restaurants, business district, sports centers,
music record shops, specialized restaurants, sporting goods stores,
etc.
- Event halls, adjustable stages, multi-cinema (16 cinemas), World
Cup Memorial Hall, cultural center, sports class, etc.
From Incheon International Airport (42km):
1. Airport Limousine Bus No.601/ every 25 minutes// takes 60 minutes/
transfer at Hapjeong Station to Bus No.2, 7, 131, 361 2. Airport
Limousine Bus No.602/ every 14 to 20 minutes// takes 60 minutes/
transfer at Hapjeong Station to Bus No.2, 7, 131, 361
From Gimpo Airport (13km):
1. Bus No.130 / every 6 minutes// takes 30 minutes
2. Bus No.128 or No.130 / every 4 to 6 minutes// takes 30 to 40
minutes.
From Seoul Station (Subway Line 4, 10km):
Transfer to Line 6 at Samgakji Station. Get off at World Cup Stadium
Station.
From Gangnam Express Bus Terminal (Subway Line 7, 15km):
Transfer to Line 4 at Isu Station. Transfer again to Line 6 at Samgakji
Station for World Cup Stadium Station
From Seoul City Hall (Subway Line 2)
Transfer to Line 6 at Hapjeong Station and get off at World Cup
Stadium Station
Seoul Metropolitan Subway Corporation
Tel: 82-2-520-5035,
Website: seoulsubway.co.kr
(Korean, English)
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Gyeongbokgung (palace)
Built in the fourth year of King Taejo's reign in 1395, Gyeongbokgung
is the most representative palace of the Joseon Dynasty. The grandeur
and imposing beauty of the palace is well represented by Geunjeongjeon,
the main hall, Gyeongheoru, an impressive two-story pavilion where
the king held a banquet for his subjects, and Jeongjeon, the king's
office where he addressed national affairs.
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Changdeokgung (palace)
Changdeokgung is one of the five most representative palaces
of the Joseon Dynasty and the best preserved among the five.
Its rear garden is laced with various types of pavilions and
thousands of plants and trees, reflecting the characteristics
of Korean traditional gardens which emphasize harmony with
nature.
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Jogyesa (temple)
Jogyesa is the headquarters of the Korean Buddhist Order Jogye,
the largest Buddhist sect in Korea, and houses the Order's central
administrative organizations. Buddhist shrines including Daeungjeon
and Deokwangjeon, are beautifully blended with a 500-year-old pine
tree and a 400-year-old pagoda tree in the vicinity.
Amsa Prehistoric Settlement Site
This site is the largest Neolithic habitation site ever found in
Korea. It features the Prehistoric Lifestyle Exhibition Hall and
"Dugout Huts" where visitors are allowed to get inside
and take a glimpse of the lifestyle during the Neolithic Age.
Namsan (mountain) and vicinity
Namsan serves as a beautiful centerpiece and focal point of
the city of Seoul. On its lower slopes features a lush botanical
garden, public park and an octagonal pavilion, as well as the
Architectural Museum and five traditional Korean houses designated
as "Namsan Traditional Korean Village". On the summit
Seoul Tower soars above the city, from where visitors can enjoy
a three-dimensional view of Seoul in all directions or dine
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Lotte World
Lotte World is an amusement park complex with unique indoor
and outdoor entertainment facilities. It is composed of Lotte
World Adventure, a gigantic indoor amusement park, Magic Island,
an outdoor lakeside amusement park and Lotte World Folk Museum
featuring miniature replicas of ancient palaces. There are also
indoor sports facilities for skating, swimming and bowling. |
National Folk Museum
The extensive museum features traditional artifacts, focusing on
folk cultural artifacts of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It is
devoted to the collection, research, and preservation of folk artifacts.
The museum also serves as a forum for social education on folk culture
as it hosts diverse exhibitions and classes.
Insa-dong
Insa-dong is the ideal place to relish Korean arts and craftsmanship.
Large and small galleries, curio shops, traditional Korean paper
shops, paper hangers shops, handicraft shops, ceramics shops and
shops selling art-related items pack both sides of the streets and
numerous side alleys. Along the street are various traditional restaurants
and fascinating Korean teahouses.
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Lotus Lantern Festival on the Day of
Buddha-Coming
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April 8th of the lunar calendar and Sunday right before the
day
(May 11 to 12, 2002 / Exhibition : May 13 to 20, 2002) |
| - Venue |
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Jogyesa Temple, Jongno St., Dongdaemun Stadium, Bongeunsa
Temple |
| - Main Events |
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Yeondeungnori (Lantern Festival's Eve Celebration):
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Date & Time : May 11, 2002 (19:00-19:30) |
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Festive Buddhist Cultural Experiences |
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Date & Time : May 12, 2002 (12:00-20:00)
Venue : All along the street in front of Jogyesa Temple |
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Opening Ceremony of the Lantern Parade |
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Date & Time : May 12, 2002 (16:30-18:30)
Venue : Dongdaemun Stadium |
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Lantern Parade |
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Date & Time : May 12, 2002 (19:00-21:30)
Venue : Jongno Street (Dongdaemun Stadium Jogyesa Temple) |
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Daedongje (Closing Ceremony) |
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Date & Time : May 12, 2002 (21:30-22:30)
Venue : In front of Jogyesa Temple |
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Exhibition of Traditional Lanterns |
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Period : May 13 through 20, 2002
Venue : Bongeunsa Temple
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Yeongsanje
Dano Day (the fifth day of the fifth lunar month) in Bongwonsa (temple).
It offers an opportunity to experience Korea's unique Buddhist culture
through various Buddhist ceremonies.
Gyeongdong
Yakryeongsi (herb medicine market) festival
At herbal medicine shops in Gyeongdong on June 1. Major events include
free Oriental medical examinations, Oriental medicine exhibitions
and an oriental medicine-cutting contest.
Reenactment
of Royal Wedding of Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong
Every Saturday in April through October at Unhyeonggung (palace)
It features a bride selection and wedding ceremony of the royal
family.
Changing
of the Royal Guard Ceremony
Historic and traditional ceremony of the changing of the royal guards
responsible for guarding palaces. On Tuesdays through Sundays between
March 24 and December 31 at 14:00-15:30 at Deoksugung (palace) and
Changdeokgung (In July and August, at 15:00- 16:30)
Nanta
(Cookin)
Meaning "reckless punching", it integrates Korean traditional
percussion tempos with a modern performance style, introducing Korean
culture and taste to the world.
This No.1 non-verbal performance is set in a kitchen, the most common
and familiar place in everyday life, making it so easy and enjoyable
for the international audience who can easily relate to the performance,
regardless of language and race.
Performance hours (No performances on Monday): 20:00, Saturdays:
16:00, 20:00, Sundays: 15:00, 18:00 at Nanta Theater.
Website: nanta.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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Namdaemun
Market
Namdaemun Market is the nation's largest and most prominent conventional
outdoor market that serves as a yardstick for the city's economy.
The market is renowned as one of the famed tourist attractions,
not to be missed by anyone visiting Seoul.
Dongdaemun
Market
Dongdaemun Market is an attraction that lives up to its reputation
as one of the world's biggest markets, emanating the most glittering
lights all through the night. It shed its image as a conventional
market as it gained popularity amongst young people with its recent
posh remodelings. The market features fashion shopping malls and
big events, attracting a great number of shoppers, irrespective
of their age and nationality.
Itaewon
This is a popular destination for bargain-hunters and fun-seekers,
especially foreign visitors. It has greatly contributed to Seoul's
international reputation as a shoppers'sparadise. The main street
stretching more than a mile is packed with a variety of shops, sidewalk
stalls and restaurants featuring various international cuisines.
Myeongdong
Myeongdong is one of the most thriving and culturally-rich shopping
areas in Seoul. In Myeongdong, there are many luxurious boutiques
as well as trendy and affordable clothing shops. Traditional cafes,
live music performances, as well as various restaurants that can
satisfy people's diverse tastes are abundant.
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| AS the capital of Korea and a major
international city, Seoul boasts a wide variety of cuisines,
ranging from royal court dishes and regional dishes from all
the provinces to freshly-caught raw fish, as well as international
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Gimchi is the trademark Korean dish, which
most perfectly represents Korean culinary culture. Gimchi is made
by mixing salted vegetables such as radish, cabbages and cucumbers
with various spices such as red pepper, garlic, spring onion, ginger
and pickled seafood and then tightly sealing, fermenting and ripening
them. During the lactobacillic fermentation process, substances
with very healthful effects are produced.
Seollongtang is a hot, bland stock made by
simmering beef bone and meat. It is served with rice, gimchi and
other side dishes. Salt, green onion, and black pepper are added
for more flavor.
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of hotels/number of guest rooms)
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Fifteen super deluxe hotels(Lotte/1486, Sheraton Walker hill/623,
Grand Hyatt/602, Grand Inter-Continental/531, Seoul Shilla/511,
JW Marriott Seoul/497, Seoul Plaza/480, Westin Chosun/456, Ritz-Carlton/410,
etc) and seventeen deluxe hotels (Holiday Inn Seoul/362, Novotel
Ambassador Gangnam/336, President/303, Riviera/181, Elle-lui/130,
etc.) and thirty first-class hotels
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Half-day
tours
• Seoul World Cup Stadium Gyeongbokgung Namsan
Seoul World Cup Stadium
• Seoul World Cup Stadium Gyeongbokgung National
Folk Museum Cheongwadae (Presidential office and residence)
Jogyesa Goryeo Ginseng Center Itaewon
One-day
tour
• Seoul World Cup Stadium Gyeongbokgung National
Folk Museum Cheongwadae Jogyesa Goryeo
Ginseng Center Itaewon War Memorial of Korea
Changdeokgung (Secret Garden) Jasujeong (Amethyst) shopping
center Namdaemun Market
• Lotte World Olympic Main Stadium Hangang (river)
ferry service Seoul World Cup Stadium Jasujeong
shopping center Namsan Towe
Two-day
tour
• Seoul World Cup Stadium Gyeongbokgung Jasujeong
shopping center Itaewon Korean Folk Village
(Hotel) Amsa Prehistoric Settlement Site Icheon
Ceramic Art Hall Haegang Art Gallery Silleuksa(temple)
Olympic Main Stadium (Hotel)
Three-day
tour
• Seoul World Cup Stadium Gyeongbokgung Jasujeong
shopping Center Itaewon Korean Folk Village
(Hotel) Gyeongju Bomun Lake Resort Daereungwon
(Tumulus Park) Cheonmachong(royal tomb) (Hotel)
Seokguram Bulguksa Seoul
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Tour Information Service
- City Hall Information Center
+82-2-735-8688,+82-2-731-6337
- Eulji-ro Information Center
+82-2-731-6933,+82-2-771-0348
- Seoul General Information Center(Dongdaemun)
+82-2-2236-9135
- Namdaemun Market Tourist Information Center
+82-2-752-1913
- Deoksugung Tourist Information Center
+82-2-756-0045
- Myeongdong Tourist Information Center
+82-2-757-0088
- Itaewon Tourist Information Center
+82-2-794-2490
- Seoul World Cup Information Center, Tourist Information Center
+82-2-736-0220, +82-2-736-0212
- Korea National Tourism Organization(K.N.T.O)
+82-2-757-0086 http://www.knto.or.kr
- Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation Tourist Information
Center
+82-2-2211-2200
- Express Bus Terminal Tourist Information Center
+82-2-537-9198
- Seoul Tour
Info Bank
- ONE-STOP Service www.hodotour.com
Tourism and Reservation Service Sites for Transportation and Sightseeing
Tours in the 10 Host Cities
- www.tour2korea.com
- www.lifeinkorea.com
- www.korea.net
Transportation
- Seoul Express Bus Terminal +82-2-535-7594
- Central City Express Bus Terminal +82-2-534-7452
- Dong Seoul Bus Terminal +82-2-450-8833
- Sangbong Bus Terminal +82-2-495-5501～3
- Nambu Terminal +82-2-521-8547
- Seobu Terminal +82-2-387-2442
- Yongsan Tour Bus Terminal +82-2-719-5858
- Korea
City Air Terminal +82-2-551-0077～8
- Seoul
Station +82-2-393-8091
- Cheongnyangni
Station +82-2-960-1418
- Seoul
Subway
Hospitals
- Severance Hospital +82-2-361-6540
- Yeouido Catholic Medical Center +82-2-3779-1114
- Asan Medical Center +82-2-2224-5001
- Seoul National University Hospital +82-2-760-2114
- Samsung Medical Center +82-2-3410-0200
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