Published Date : Sep 26, 2016 / Edited Date : Feb 13, 2019
The autumn breeze brings tourists in big numbers! The 2016 Fall Season Welcome Week is here to accommodate all of you who may be visiting Seoul from September 30th to October 7th. During this time, along with the beautiful weather, there will be a variety of festivals, discounts and events for travelers to take advantage of.
❍ Welcome Week Events
-September 30th – October 2nd : Fun for all ages, do not miss the exciting Seoul Street Arts Festival.
-October 2nd : Explore the greener side of Seoul, and attend the Eco Walking Tour in the Saetgang Ecological Park.
-Every Friday and Saturday: At Yeouido's Han River Park, enjoy the Bamdokkaebi night market, and discover live entertainment, food trucks, and a marketplace filled with local artisanal vendors.
-September 29th - October 9th: Over 45,000 retailers (including department stores, grocery stores, traditional markets, etc.) will take part in the Korea Sale Festa.
-September 30th - October 7th: The Seoul City Tour Bus will have discounts ranging from 20-40% on the four following routes: the Downtown/Palace, Seoul Panorama, Traditional Culture and Gangnam routes.
❍ Performances, Sweepstakes and Entertainment at Popular Tourist Destinations
-Besides the excellent shopping experience, Myeongdong and Dongdaemun, areas highly frequented by tourists, will be chock full of entertainment, contests and fun to be had.
-Tourist Information Centers: Not to worry! Tourist Information Centers can speak English, Chinese and Japanese, and help you with any questions concerning your stay in Seoul.
-Shows and Performances: With an array of traditional performances, K-Pop cover dances, mimes, taekwondo showcases, percussion performances, and live indie bands, you are sure to stay entertained.
-Join in on K-Beauty classes, and get up to date on your Korean beauty knowledge.
-Mission Dice Game: Try playing the traditional dice game, and win prizes such as the Seoul Discover Pass!
-Souvenir Raffle: At the Myeongdong Tourist Information Center there will be draws for chances to win Seoul souvenirs.
A variety of promotions and discounts for tourists!
▶ Seoul Tourism IT Service - The Seoul Pass 5% Discount Promotion
-Dates: From September 30th, until October 31st, (Non-Koreans only).
-Special Offer: An additional 5% discount off your pass
-How To: Input the discount code when purchasing your Seoul Pass
-Discount Code: 2016SEOUL
-Visit the Seoul Travel Pass Website: Here
-Download the App: Android / iPhone
-Contact:Travolution Customer Service Center +82-2-6264-1115 (English, Korean, Chinese)
▶ For an easy way to get from the Incheon airport to Seoul, take the BUXI Airport Shuttle service, and receive a 10% discount on your ticket.
-Available for download in the Android Play Store, Korean / English / Chinese Support Services
-Download the app: BUXI App
▶ Complimentary DMZ Spy Tour Board Game
-For the duration of the 2016 Welcome Week, if you attend the DMZ Spy Tour (North Korea Spy Commander Invasion Route Tour) between September 30th and October 7th, you will receive a complimentary Spy Tour board game!
-Website: DMZ Spy Tour
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Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)