Main Venue

About Walkerhill

  Located in the Northeast region of Seoul with a panoramic view of the Han River and nestled amidst the beautiful and serene natural elements of the Acha Mountain, the Walkerhill offers nothing but satisfaction with its five-star service and value. Each participant of the IS-Seoul 2011 symposium is welcomed and pleased to make precious memories with the Walkerhill hotel. In those regards, the Walkerhill will offer the best facilities having wonderful sceneries during the IS-Seoul 2011. For more information, visit the hotel website (http://www.walkerhill.co.kr/eng).

 

How to come to Walkerhill

 1. From Incheon International Airport

  1) KAL Limousine

     
KAL Limousine Discount Coupon

IS-Seoul 2011 provides discount coupons for you

if you want to take a Limousine Bus

to get Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel or Incheon International Airport.


  Purchase Price:
 KRW15,000
  Amount of Discount:
KRW 2,000
  Discounted Price:
KRW 13,000

 Don't forget to submit two coupons to KAL Limousine Counter at Incheon International Airport if you want to buy round-trip limousine tickets by discounted price. At Walkerhill Hotel, You cannot buy a ticket with discounted price.

  How to use a KAL Limousine Discount Coupon
   1. 
Visit IS-Seoul 2011 website.
   2. 
Print out KAL Limousine Discount Coupon
   3. 
Submit the coupon to KAL Limousine Counter Located at Incheon International Airport
   4. 
Go to the bus stop and take a KAL Limousine.

  KAL Limousine Counter at Incheon International Airport
   - Location:  Next to Gate 4
   - Opening Hour: 5:40 ~ 21:00
   - Tel: +82-32-742-5103

  Bus Stop at Incheon International Airport
   - No. 4B & 11A

  Bus Stop at Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel
    -
Hotel Front Gate

  Bus Route
     Incheon International Airport – Lotte World - East Seoul Bus Terminal -      Gwangnaru Subway Station - Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel

  Travel time: 80-90min

  Time Schedule

Incheon International Airport

Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel

4B

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Hotel Front Gate

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  KAL Limousine contact
    -  Operations Office: +82-2-2667-0386
   -  Homepage: www.kallimousine.com

  2) Hotel Limousine (Airport pickup service)
      - Price: 140,000 KRW for Equus or Jaguar limousines
      - Reservations are required
      - Contact information: +82-2-2022-0000

 2. Subway

 3. Myeongdong Shuttle Bus

 

Seoul, Republic of Korea

  Seoul is a capital of Korea and a city where the traditional and the cutting-edge exist side-by-side in perfect harmony. With one foot in the past and another in the future, Seoul is a city that never ceases to amaze. In Seoul, with first-class cultural facilities, terrific nightlife and a never-ending schedule of event, you'll never be bored(http://english.seoul.go.kr).


In the Center of Asian Metropolises

  Located at 126 59' E and 37 34' N, Seoul is at the heart of the Korean Peninsula. The city is nearly equidistant from the southeastern port of Busan and the northwestern town of Sinuiju on the China-North Korea border. The city is also conveniently located in the middle of several major northeast Asian metropolises, such as Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai and Taipei. The city is some 30.3 km from north to south and 36.78 km east to west. Its total area is 605.41 square kilometers, making it a truly large metropolis.

  Seoul sits in a natural basin. Surrounding the city are a number of peaks of 500 meters or more above sea level. These peaks have historically played the role of a natural fortress, providing the city with protection from invasion. In fact, the mountains were a key reason behind the location's selection as the national capital.

  Among the major peaks surrounding Seoul are Bukhansan (Seoul's highest peak at 836m), Dobongsan (740m), Inwangsan (338m) and Gwanaksan (629m). Other peaks include Bugaksan (342m), the guardian peak protecting the presidential palace of Cheongwadae, and Namsan (232m), which historically guarded the old city of Seoul to the south.


Center of Korean Culture

  Located to the west of the central region of the Korean Peninsula, Seoul, the capital city of the Republic of Korea, has been the center of the country in its long history from the prehistoric era to the present day.

  Seoul emerged as the capital city before the Common Era. Its emergence occurred during the early days of Baekje, one of the three kingdoms that existed in the peninsula for over a millennium. Baekje’s rich and brilliant culture became the basis for cultivating Korea’s cultural history. During the Three Kingdoms Era, it was the strategic region all those three rival countries competed for, which illustrates the substantial significance of Seoul during that era.

  After the unified Silla period and the Goryeo Dynasty, Seoul again became the capital of the Joseon Dynasty with its foundation in 1394. Since then, the city has been maintained as the historical center of the country.

  Now in its 600th year of official history, Seoul is a city where Korea’s traditional and modern cultures coexist. Geographically, it is an extraordinary example of good location, as mountains, rivers and urban spaces all combine to produce a picture-perfect city.


Historical Sites

  Seoul has so many historic attractions from the various periods of its history, many of which have been maintained in their original states.

  These attractions, like jewels in a secret treasure chest, are hidden here and there throughout the densely developed city. Traveling between these sites one has the distinct impression that they have stepped through a time portal into Korea’s past. Indeed, when surrounded by the humbling presence of the past, and the valuable insights it provides, it is impossible not to take away a long-lasting impression about the culture and history of Korea.

  Besides the popular Joseon Dynasty palaces, such as Gyeongbokgung and the four other major palaces, there are various other kinds of historic attractions in Seoul, the old tombs fortress walls and prehistoric remains being but two notable examples.

  The city features various prehistoric remains and relics from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron Ages, which have been preserved in as close to their original states as is possible. By taking this prehistoric trip through time in the middle of the city, you will be led to the essence of the classical Korean arts, which can never be repeated in today’s art world.

  It has been said that Koreans are good at endeavors involving delicate handiwork, a belief borne out by the various architectural works and artwork located at the many historical sites. And some of the fortresses command wonderful views of Seoul. The fortress walls exist in harmony with their surrounding environment, as there is a plentitude of flower and tree species growing around them.

  Seoul Fortress once spread its walls around the old Joseon Dynasty capital of Hanyang (an old name for Seoul). With Bugaksan (Mt.) as its center, it linked Naksan, Namsan and Inwangsan. The fortress, once stretching 18.127 kilometers, used to feature four main gates and four smaller gates. Located over the Jongno-gu, Jung-gu and Seongbuk-gu areas, this particular historical site is easy to find.