The Royal Map
How did Korea's first world shape space and story?
Hanbok, Gyeongbokgung, Gwanghwamun and the royal-capital axis
I3 · 5 days / 4 nights · Seoul culture and play
From Folk Games to Global Esports
Travel through five scenes of how Korea has played together.
A five-chapter journey through palaces and shared play, market food and connected Seoul, PC bangs and fan culture watched by the world.
A five-day Seoul culture journey, independent of match schedules
YOUR JOURNEY
Explore Korea through its places and play culture.
A five-chapter journey through palaces and shared play, market food and connected Seoul, PC bangs and fan culture watched by the world.
Korea travel 70%Theme 30%
A good fit for your group
- International institutions seeking Seoul highlights and a distinctive theme for first-time visitors
- Groups wanting a dependable five-day tour not tied to live-match dates
- Groups of about 20 combining game fans and non-gamers on one Korea trip
STORY ROUTE
A new side of Korea, every day.
Play Together
How did people in Korea play and eat together before digital life?
Folk life, shared games, Bukchon, Insadong and market foodConnected Seoul
What new play culture emerged from rapidly connected Seoul?
Modern history, Cheonggyecheon, PC-bang lunch, DMC and the Han RiverThe Crowd
How did everyday play become a stage for broadcast, brands and crowds?
Sangam, Esports Hall of Fame, LoL PARK or a public brand spaceMy Korea Play Style
How does Korea's play culture mix with global youth culture?
Hongdae and Yeonnam, or Seongsu, and a personal journey cardYOUR ITINERARY
5 days / 4 nights itinerary
Visit order and times may vary with flights, closures and reservations.
DAY 1LEVEL 1 · THE ROYAL MAP
Read the world of Seoul before entering the world of games
- Morning
- Recommended morning arrival, airport welcome, interpreter joins and transfer into the city
- Lunch
- Welcome lunch and introduction to the five chapters
- Afternoon
- Group hanbok rental → official Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun walking tour → Cheonggyecheon
- Evening
- Traditional Korean meal and night view of the royal capital
DAY 2LEVEL 2 · PLAY TOGETHER
Korea's long rhythm of playing and eating together
- Morning
- Folk life and shared games at the National Folk Museum or Namsangol
- Lunch
- Local lunch and observation of shared dining culture
- Afternoon
- Bukchon and Insadong crafts and alley mission
- Evening
- Student-friendly alcohol-free food mission at Gwangjang Market and a city night view
DAY 3LEVEL 3 · CONNECTED SEOUL
Step into everyday life in a connected city
- Morning
- Explore modern connected society at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History and Cheonggyecheon
- Lunch
- 11:30–14:30 at T1 Base Camp or a reserved PC arena: food, free play and instructor-led team activity
- Afternoon
- Public DMC and Sangam sightseeing with a media-city mission
- Evening
- Han River walk and dinner, with an optional cruise subject to seat availability
DAY 4LEVEL 4 · THE CROWD
Where play becomes something people watch together
- Morning
- Seoul World Cup Stadium, public Sangam areas and large-scale crowd culture
- Lunch
- Lunch in Sangam
- Afternoon
- Esports Hall of Fame → LoL PARK or a public team or brand space
- Evening
- Han River and city dinner with a Spectacle photo essay
DAY 5LEVEL 5 · MY KOREA PLAY STYLE
Turn five scenes into your own Korea journey
- Morning
- Brands, cafés and youth culture in Hongdae and Yeonnam, or Seongsu
- Lunch
- Brunch or lunch and sharing the three most memorable scenes
- Afternoon
- My Korea Play Style card and team photo strip → airport transfer
- Evening
- Based on the departing flight
REAL EXPERIENCES
Places and experiences on your journey
- Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung group rental
- Official Seoul walking tour around Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun
- Folk-life activity at the National Folk Museum or Namsangol
- Student food experience at Gwangjang Market
- T1 Base Camp or a reserved group area at a PC arena
- National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Cheonggyecheon, DMC and the Han River
- Esports Hall of Fame, LoL PARK and public brand spaces
INCLUDED
Included
- 4 nights' accommodation
- Meals listed in the itinerary
- Airport and itinerary transport
- Sightseeing, food and folk games
- PC-bang lunch session
- Full-trip interpretation
- Party Passport and travel kit
NOT INCLUDED
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Personal expenses
- Single-room or room upgrades
- Live-match tickets
- Optional cruise upgrade
PERSONALIZE YOUR TRIP
Add or change a course
- Live matchSubject to the match schedule and seat availability. If cancelled, the match option is refunded and sightseeing remains.
- Han River cruiseSubject to the sailing schedule and group seat availability
- Game-industry talkOne 60–90 minute session on institutional request; not part of the standard itinerary
ESPORTS EXPERIENCES
Experience esports, from PC bangs to arena crowds.
PC bang lunch
11:30–14:30 for food, free play and team activities with an instructor.
Public spaces
Visit fan shops, exhibitions and brand spaces. Private team offices and player meetings are not included.
Live match
Add a match subject to the event schedule and seat availability; the main sightseeing itinerary remains.
Career talk
Groups can request one additional 60–90 minute game-industry talk.
Live match ≠ Watch party
School-group enquiry
Enquire about the five-day journey
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