Seoul to Open Local Tourism Concept Stores in Myeongdong in April to Provide a Snapshot of the Country’s Local Attractions –

• The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will open ‘Tripzip’ on Mon, Apr. 1, a group of local tourism concept stores to provide cultural and travel content of local places across the country.
• It will provide information on local attractions and festivals and sell souvenirs and specialties of five regions of the country: Gangwon-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Jeollanam-do, and Andong-si.
• English, Japanese, and Chinese-speaking guides offer advice and a personalized itinerary based on personal preferences and schedules.

In April, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) launches a special space in the center of Myeongdong, Seoul’s main tourist spot, to showcase the charms of the country’s local places and create a personalized itinerary for visitors based on their personal preferences and schedules. Visitors can get tourist information on regions such as Gangwon-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and Chungcheongbuk-do, as well as purchase souvenirs and specialty products.

The city government announced that it will open ‘Tripzip’, a group of local tourism concept stores in Myeongdong (35-12, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu). These stores will offer visitors opportunities to experience local culture and travel content, and will begin operations on Mon, Apr. 1.

Tripzip, a collection of local travel, tour, and cultural content, was established to foster coexistence with regions outside Seoul by presenting tourist information about these areas. It will introduce major tour information of five local governments to domestic and foreign tourists, including Gangwon-do, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Jeollanam-do, and Andong-si. (Available in English, Chinese, and Japanese)

Each establishment will measure approximately 230 ㎡ and will be open year-round from 10 AM to 7 PM.

Meanwhile, the city will celebrate the launch of Tripzip by holding a ‘treasure hunt event’ and a hashtag (#) event using social media for those who visit TripZip from Mon, Apr. 1 to Mon, Apr. 8.

Images of Local Tourism Concept Stores

Concierge Desk