2024/04/10
Published & Edited by Seoul Tourism Organization |
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This newsletter, issued by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization, is intended for Seoul Partner Travel Agencies and related organizations around the world.
Issued on the second Wednesday of every month, the newsletter introduces some of Seoul's best hidden charms and newest attractions.
We look forward to your continued interest and support as we bring you a variety of content in the future!
※ Please note that the "KR" on a button indicates that the website is available only in Korean.
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【Contents】📑
1. SEOUL FESTA 2024
2. Hidden Cherry Blossom Spots in Seoul
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Seoul’s biggest festival, SEOUL FESTA, is returning in 2024!
This year’s SEOUL FESTA will be filled with events such as the much-anticipated opening ceremony featuring K-Pop performances and a K-BBQ party!
Take a look at what else is in store for SEOUL FESTA 2024. |
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1️⃣ Seoul Plaza
#OpeningParty #TeaParty #OST Party #ChallengeParty
SEOUL FESTA 2024 kicks off at Seoul Plaza this year!🎆
Don’t miss out on the opening party for SEOUL FESTA 2024 diverse stages featuring your favorite K-Pop artists! 🎶
Take a moment to relax with tea parties and OST music parties against the backdrop of Seoul Plaza! ☕
Join in on the fun and make unforgettable memories at SEOUL FESTA! |
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[TIP]❗
- Period: May 1 (Wed)‐3 (Fri) 11:00 AM‐9:00 PM
- Opening Party: May 1 (Wed) 7:30 PM‐9:00 PM
- Venue: Area around Seoul Plaza
※ Please refer to the SEOUL FESTA website for schedule and program details. |
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2️⃣ Gwanghwamun Square
#Parade #MobileStage #ExperienceBooths #K-Fashion&Beauty #Culture&ArtExperiences #Brand&CharacterGoodsZone
Interested in the stylish lifestyles of Seoul? Then make sure to drop by Gwanghwamun Square!
Spectacular parades will be taking place at the Sejong-daero!
From a large-scale roadshow at Gwanghwamun, showcasing the charm and future of Seoul, to various performances on mobile stages, the dazzling performances will light up the streets of Seoul! 🎭🎠
Along with road experience zones that offer a first-hand look at K-entertainment, K-fashion and K-beauty, make sure to also visit the Seoul brand and character goods zones.
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[TIP]❗
- Period: May 1 (Wed)‐6 (Mon) 11:00 AM‐9:00 PM
- Road Show: May 4 (Sat) 4:00 PM‐6:00 PM
- Venue: Sejong-daero (Area around Gwanghwamun)
※ Please refer to the SEOUL FESTA website for schedule and program details.
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3️⃣ Noeul Park
#HangangRiver #Park #Noeul #K-BBQ #Picnic #BuskingPerformance
SEOUL FESTA will also be holding an event at Noeul Park that will surely excite your taste buds.
Soul food loved by Koreans! Then get ready for a barbecue party where you will be able to cook and taste genuine K-BBQ! 🥓🍖
Savor the awesome taste of K-BBQ while enjoying lively busking performances against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset possible only at Noeul Park. Let your senses revel in delight at this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!🌆
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[TIP]❗
- Dates: May 4 (Sat)‐5 (Sun) 11:00 AM‐9:00 PM
- Venue: Noeul Park
※ Please refer to the SEOUL FESTA website for schedule and program details.
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Notice for Seoul Partner Travel Agenices 📌
Isn't Seoul Festa 2024 truly captivating? We would like to invite all participants of the 1st Fam Tour for Seoul Partnership Travel Agencies to the opening party.
Although the 1st Fam Tour(targeting China and Southeast Asia) has already closed, don't feel disheartened if you're not among the participants.
The 2nd Fam Tour (for Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East) and 3rd
Fam Tour (for Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan) are also coming up.
The 2nd Fam Tour is set to take place in conjunction with the Seoul International Travel Mart (SITM) from June 16 (Sun) to 22 (Sat).
Invitations for the SITM event have already been sent out, so be sure to check your inbox and submit your application.
Further information about the 2nd Fam Tour will be sent to Seoul Partner Travel Agencies from Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East who accept the SITM invitation.
News about the 3rd Fam Tour will be coming soon, so stay tuned!😉
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2. Hidden Cherry Blossom Spots in Seoul |
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1️⃣ Seoul Forest
#Picnics #Families #Couples #Friends #Groups #FIT #Seongsu #LimitedSpaceButParkingAvailable
Did you know that Seoul Forest, already a popular picnic spot, is an even busier destination in the spring, when the cherry blossoms and tulips are in full bloom?
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Within the spacious Seoul Forest, you will find numerous picnic tables and grassy areas ideal for picnic blankets. Its well-maintained walking paths and bicycle lanes make it a favorite picnic spot for families, groups, and couples.
Also make sure to take a stroll through the forest’s cherry blossom tunnels, which are surrounded by towering cherry blossom trees, to fully immerse yourself in the warm spring air.👒
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[TIP]❗
- Address: 273, Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
- Admission fee: Free
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2️⃣ Yeonhui Forest Rest Area
#FlowerViewing #Families #Couples #Friends #FIT #Sinchon
Ever wondered where you can view the tulips and cherry blossoms that you often saw in photos posted on social media?
Then make sure to check out Yeonhui Forest Rest Area, located within Ansan Urban Nature Park in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. 🏞️
Here you can take memorable photos among the countless cherry blossoms and tulips blooming along the mountain trails.📸
Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy a moment of relaxation amidst vibrant cherry blossoms and tulips.
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[TIP]❗
- Address: 2-75, Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (Cherry Blossom Plaza)
- Admission fee: Free
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3️⃣ Deoksugung Palace
#Palace #Tradition #Families #Couples #Groups #FIT
Did you know there’s a palace in Seoul where kings and queens, along with courtiers, used to enjoy looking at the cherry blossoms?🤴
Leave City Hall Station via Exit 2 and you'll find Deoksugung Palace, a hidden cherry blossom gem, covered in cherry blossoms like a blanket of white snow.
Take a stroll around the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art on the palace grounds and find yourself amidst a cherry blossom feast.
As the cherry blossoms by the fountain at Deoksugung Palace are a famous photo spot don’t forget to take some beautiful photos there.✌️
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[TIP]❗
- Address: 99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
- Admission fee: KRW 1,000 (Groups of 10 or more: KRW 800)
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A Word from the Seoul Tourism Organization💌
After indulging in some hearty K-BBQ at Noeul Park, how about taking a stroll at Haneul Park?
The park boasts lush green grass and vibrant yellow rapeseed flower fields.
Haneul Park is conveniently located right next to Noeul Park, where the main event of SEOUL FESTA 2024, the K-BBQ party, will be held, ensuring easy access.
Take in a panoramic view of Seoul while enjoying the refreshing breeze of spring!
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