Ⅰ. Travel to Ulsan 1. Where is Ulsan city? Ulsan officially the Ulsan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's 7th largest metropolis with a population of over 1.1 million. It is located in the south-east of the country, neighboring Busan to the south and facing Gyeongju to the north. 2. How to Get to Ulsan from Incheon Int l Airport (1) Course 1. Incheon Int l Airport Ulsan Station (by Direct KTX) Direct KTX from Incheon Int l Airport to Ulsan Station is running 4 times a day. Route Departure Time Arrival Time Travel Time 06 : 55 am 10: 20 am Incheon Int l Airport 09 : 07 am 12 : 11 am 3 hours Ulsan Station 12 : 07 pm 15 : 29 pm 20 mins 18 : 35 pm 21 : 44 pm Ulsan Station Incheon Int l Airport Ticket (Sample Image) 05 : 22 am 08 : 42 am 08 : 17 am 11 : 42 am 12 : 23 am 15 : 37 pm 3 hours 20 mins
(2) Course 2. Incheon Int l Airport Ulsan Station (Transfer to Seoul Station) Transportation between Incheon Int l Airport to Seoul Station * Estimated Time: - AREX (EXPRESS TRAIN): 43 minutes - Regular Train: 53 minutes KTX Schedule from Seoul Station to Ulsan Station. Category Time required First Departure Last Departure Interval KTX 2 hours 20 mins 05:15 am 23:00 pm 30 mins (3) Course 3. Incheon Int l Airport Ulsan Airport (Transfer to Gimpo Int l Airport) Transportation between Incheon Int l Airport and Gimpo Int l Airport (39 min.) Taking a flight to Ulsan Airport from Gimpo Int l Airport. (running about 7 times a day) Route Departure Time Arrival Time Travel Time 07 : 00 am 07: 55 am 08 : 50 am 09 : 45 am Gimpo Int l Airport 10 : 00 am 10 : 55 am 13 : 00 pm 13 : 55 pm 50 mins Ulsan Airport 15 : 55 pm 16 : 50 pm 16 : 30 pm 17 : 25 pm 19 : 30 pm 20 : 25 pm
(4) Course 4. Incheon Int l Airport Ulsan Express Bus Terminal (By Airport Limousine Bus) Taking a Limousine Bus at Bus Stop 10C on the 1st Floor (Buses depart for Ulsan 3 times a day) 3. How to Get to Ulsan from Incheon Int l Airport LOTTE HOTEL ULSAN (Venue) - Address : 282, Samsan-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, Korea Lotte Hotel Ulsan - TEL : +82-52-960-1000 / FAX : +82-52-960-4334 Taking a Taxi to Lotte Hotel Ulsan Departure Time Required Taxi fare Ulsan Station 35 mins 20,000 KRW Ulsan Airport 15 mins 8,000 KRW Ulsan Express Bus Terminal 20 mins 10,000 KRW
Ⅱ. Hotel Information Hotel Name Lotte Hotel Ulsan Hotel Name Lotte City Hotel Ulsan Time required The venue Time required 10 min on foot Room Type Standard (Double / Twin) Club Floor (Superior Double/Twin) Room Type Standard (Double / Twin) Superior Superior Suite Premier Suite Junior Suite Rating 5 stars Rating 4 stars Contact +82-52-960-1000 Contact 82-52-990-1000 Website http://www.lottehotel.com/ulsan /en/ Website http://www.lottehotel.com /city/ulsan/en/
Ⅲ. General information of South Korea 1. Time Zone Korean time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT + 9) 2. Currency The unit of Korean currency is the Won ( ). Coin denominations are 10, 50, 100 and 500. Banknotes are 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 50,000. 3. Currency exchange Foreign banknotes and traveler's check can be exchanged at foreign exchange banks and other authorized moneychangers. The exchange rate is approximately 1EUR (1USD) to KRW \1,331.63 (\ 1,177.70) as of 16 May 2016. 4. Credit Cards Major international credit cards are commonly accepted at most hotels, department stores, restaurants, and shops. Restaurants and shops generally display signs indicating what cards they accept. 5. Telephones & Mobile Phones International/domestic calls can be made from your hotel room. Public telephones are also available and located throughout the hotel. Mobile phones can be rented at the airport or at major hotels. To apply for a mobile phone rental service, you will need identification (passport) and a credit card. 6. Business Hours Banks are generally open between 09:00 and 16:00 on weekdays. All banks are closed on Saturday, Sundays, and public holidays. Government office hours are usually from 09:00 to 18:00 on weekdays. Department stores are open between 10:30 and 20:00. Smaller shops have extended opening hours from 09:00 to late in the evening. 7. Electricity
The standard electricity supply is 220 volts AC/60 cycles. The outlet has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries. Most hotels may provide outlet converters for 110 and 220 volts. Participants are advised to check with the hotel beforehand. 8. Tip & Tax Service charges are included in your bill for rooms, meals, and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants. Koreans occasionally do tip when they are especially pleased with the service they receive. Foreign tourists can receive nearly 10 % VAT refunds for purchases at Duty Free shops. Goods must be taken out of Korea within three months of purchase to be eligible for a tax refund. Visitors can receive a refund on a receipt for a minimum purchase of KRW 50,000 (around USD 43). To receive this refund, present receipts with the purchased goods at the customs clearance desk at Incheon International Airport when departing. 9. Climate Korea has four distinct seasons, though spring and autumn tend to be short. Spring comes in early April and lasts throughout May. The hot and humid summer begins in June and lasts about four months. The summer rainy season lasts from the end of June to mid July. Summer ends in late September, giving way to crisp, clear autumn days that last until the end of October. It becomes colder in November, and a very cold, bleak winter sets in during December and lasts until the end of February. 10. Safety & Security Korea and Seoul are unique in the degree to which people enjoy the freedom to walk safely on the streets at all times. The crime rate in Seoul, especially in regard to foreign tourists, is one of the lowest in the world.