In celebration of Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving), the Tourist Information Center (TIC) on the basement level of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Headquarters will be holding special holiday activities including folk games and trying on hanbok (Korean traditional clothes) from September 7th through 17th. International visitors may stop by the TIC without prior reservations in order to participate in any of the activities for free.
By visiting the Tourism Information Center, travelers will not only be able to get all their questions answered about local attractions and events, but will also be able to participate in a number of hands-on activities such as trying on Hanbok (traditional Korean garb) or playing folk games. Facilities at the TIC include a tourist information desk, a Korean wave (Hallyu) hall, a hansik experience center, a medical tourism information center, an exhibition and sales center for regional specialty products, a video room, a tourism technology library where guests can pose with cutouts of their favorite Korean stars.
Reservations are not required to participate in any of these events and staff will be standing by to provide visitors with assistance in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.
The Tourism Information Center (TIC) at the KTO offers monthly hands-on cultural activities including a Korean arts & crafts workshop, trying on Hanbok, and giving out Korean names. Events will be held October 10th to 15th; November 14th to 19th; December 12th to 17th.
Veranstaltungskalender über Chuseok
| Period |
Events |
Schedule |
September.
7-13 |
Playing traditional folk game |
09:00~20:00 |
| Trying on hanbok |
09:30~17:30 |
September.
14-17 |
Playing traditional folk game |
09:00~20:00 |
| Trying on hanbok |
09:30~17:30 |
| giving out Korean names |
13:00~17:00 |
※ Free of Charge, No reservation necessary
※ Groups of more than 20 people may be asked to choose one of the three programs, depending on the number of other guests present
More info
☞ Event schedule: September 7-13 & 14-17 (2 times)
☞ Venue: Tourism information Center (TIC) at Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) Bldg. B1
☞ Directions
- Jonggak Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 5, KTO T2 Bldg(B1) across Cheonggyecheon Stream.
- Euljiro 1-ga Station (Subway Line 2), Exit 2, KTO T2 Bldg(B1) on the direction to Cheonggyechon Stream.
- Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit5, KTO T2 Bldg(B1) located along side the Cheonggyecheon Stream and next to Gwangtonggyo Bridge.
☞ Inquiry: +82-2-729-9497~9
☞ 1330 tt call center: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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