Published Date : Jan 26, 2017 / Edited Date : Oct 12, 2022
The Lunar New Year is China’s biggest holiday and many Chinese citizens spend their holidays traveling and having fun. Seoul Welcome Week will run from Jan. 27th until Feb. 2nd to welcome Chinese tourists spending the holiday in Seoul. Seoul Welcome Week includes events, activities, discounts, and more, geared towards Chinese visitors.
❍ Giant 3m Snow Globe at Namsan Seoul Tower
- Jan. 27th-Feb. 2nd, 12:00-18:00 - Namsan Seoul Tower is located atop Namsan Mountain and it's one of Seoul's major landmarks. A giant, 3m tall snow globe and photo zone will be located at Namsan Seoul Tower so that tourists can make wishes and lasting memories.
❍ From the Airport to the City : A Seoul Welcome Week Event
- Foreign Tourists : Airport Taxi, Airport Limousine Bus : Riders will be able to enjoy a Welcome Week lottery event (the prize is one Discover Seoul Pass card, a Seoul City souvenir)
- Airport Railroad Line, Incheon Int'l Airport Station : Jan. 27th-Jan. 31st, 10:00-18:00 : A tourist welcome booth will run during Seoul Welcome Week. The booth will offer scratch cards and operate a photo zone.
- Airport Railroad Line, Seoul Station : Feb. 1st-Feb. 2nd, 10:00-18:00 : A tourist farewell booth will be located here and there will be instant photo events and a photo zone.
- Buxi (Car-Sharing Service) : Foreign tourists who use Buxi will get 20% off on their fares.
- Safex (Luggage Delivery and Storage Service) : Foreign tourists who use Safex (Incheon Int'l Airport↔Hotel) will receive a one-way ticket for the Airport Express Train.
❍ Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center (Located in the KEB Hana Bank Building)
- Wishing Tree : 10 people will be chosen by lottery to receive a letter by post - Yut-nori Game (Traditional Korean Game) : Play a round of a beloved Korean game, Yut-nori. Some participants will receive a traditional souvenir. -> Myeong-dong Information Center
❍ Seoul Welcome Week Center at Myeong-dong's Noon Square
- Jan. 27th - Feb. 2nd, 12:00-18:00 - The Seoul Welcome Week Center will run in Myeong-dong and visitors can get information on Seoul Welcome Week discounts, events, and pick up coupons. There will also be events held here such as crafts-making, traditional games, and performances of samulnori (traditional Korean music.
❍ Discounts in Seoul's Special Tourist Zones
- Foreign travelers can pick up a coupon book that can be used in Seoul's special tourist zones such as Myeong-dong, Itaewon, Coex, and so on. (10% off of purchase prices.) The coupon book will be available at all tourist information centers and the Seoul Welcome Week Centers.
❍ 20-40% Discount on Tickets for the Seoul City Tour Bus' 6 Course
- Enjoy 40% off on the Traditional Culture Course and 20% off on the Downtown Palace, Seoul Panorama, 1-Story Night, 2-Story Night, and Gangnam City Courses. - How to receive a discount : When purchasing your ticket, present your passport. -> For details on Seoul City Tour Buses, click here
Seoul's Lunar New Year Sales and Shopping Information
▶ Korea Grand Sale 2017 (1.20 - 2.28)
- The Korea Grand Sale is the country's biggest sales event, and it's similar to Black Friday in other countries. - During the Korea Grand Sale (1. 20-2.28), the Discover Seoul Pass can be had for 25% off! (This exclusive offer is only available through One More Trip. The discount only applies to purchases made online.) ->For more information on the Korea Grand Sale, click here.
▶ New Duty Free Stores and Sale Information
- Galleria Duty Free 63 : Use Union Pay and receive prepaid gift cards from Jan. 28th to Feb. 28th! When using a Union Pay card, purchases of at least $300/$500 will mean a 10,000 won/20,000 won prepaid gift card. - Doota Duty Free : Night-time shoppers will receive an additional 5% discount (Mon-Sun 21:00-24:00). - Shilla Duty Free : Only foreign tourists who are not part of a guided tour group are eligible to receive discounts; purchases of at least $300 will receive a discount of 30,000 won. - Shinsegae Duty Free Department Store (Myeong-dong Branch) : Receive discounts of 10,000 won/20,000 won/30,000 won/50,000 won when purchasing at least $100/$200/$300/$500 respectively. - Hyundai Department Store : Purchases made with Union Pay cards receive a 5% discount and a 5% discount gift certificate. - Lotte Hotel Seoul, Lotte Hotel World, L7 Myeongdong: Get a coupon book and a transit card exchange coupon at check-in! For Chinese travelers who are not part of guided tour groups, samples of SK-Ⅱ will be given out at Lotte Hotel Seoul, while supplies last. 2 transit card exchange coupons will be given per 1 standard room. The coupon can be exchanged for a transit card within the Lotte Mall, and the transit card is worth 10,000 won. - Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam : 30% off on standard rooms (Feb. 5th to Feb. 8th are exempt), free breakfast when booking 2 nights.
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보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
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)