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Enjoy Korea With Great Visa Discounts And Deals

There's an undeniable energy about South Korea, one that envelopes visitors and takes them to new, exciting experiences.

With Visa, visitors to this beautiful country can extend their unique experiences to great deals for shopping, dining, threatre and dance performances and even theme park rides at Visa Preferred Merchants. Look out for the program logo at merchants all over Seoul and ask for your exclusive privileges.

Check out Visa offers for

Shopping

It's Me Photography »
- 10% discount plus a complimentary CD copy of the photographs and pocket-sized printout
AVENUEL »
- Redeem a Seaweed Set for any purchase
Calvin Klein »
- 10% discount
Faceshop »
- 5% off spends over 50,000 Won, and 10% off spends over 100,000 Won at the Myeongdong stores; Enjoy 5% off plus a gift for spends over 50,000 Won at other stores
Grand Optical »
- 20% off purchases and a souvenir
Hanskin Cosmetics »
- 5% discount
Hanul Gongye »
- 5% discount
Innisfree »
- 10% discount
It's Skin »
- 5% discount
kAoRi »
- 5% discount
Kukjae Embroidery »
- 5-10% discount
Laflochenie »
- 5% discount
Lotte Duty Free Shop »
- Up to 15% discount
Old Tea House »
- 10% discount
Pagoda Gagugongye »
- 5% off for spending over 20,000won, 10% off for spending over 40,000won
Skin 79 »
- Pay with Visa to receive a gift of a pack of 4 Blemish Balm miniatures
SPAO »
- 5% discount
Tong-In Traditional Handicrafts Store »
- Pack of postcards for spends of 200,000Won
Tonymoly Cosmetics »
- 10% discount
Toyo »
- 5% discount
Walker Hill Duty Free Shop »
- Discounts from 5-10% for various purchases; Free Etude BB cream for purchases over US$300; 2 Walkerhill Theatre Show Tickets for purchases over US$1,500
Yeoju Premium Outlets »
- Redeem a VIP Coupon Book

Dining

Amiso Traditional Korean Restaurant »
- 10% discount on your dining bill
Baekje Samgyetang »
- 5% discount
Bok Chung »
- 10% discount on meat dishes
Bongchu Jjimdak »
- 15% discount
Chupungryeong Kal-Samgyeopsal »
- 15% discount
COFFEE FACTORY »
- 10% discount
Crazy Wine Bar »
- 15% discount
CrazyWC Bar »
- 15% discount
GoGung »
- 5% discount
GOMSOTZIB »
- 5% discount plus a gift
HongBanJang Sootbul Wanggalbi »
- 5% discount on beef dishes ordered
Insadong Tea House »
- Free snack with tea orders
Jeonjoo Jungang »
- 5% discount on Bibimbab dishes
Jeontong Dawon »
- 5% discount
KOREA HOUSE »
- 10% discount on Daejunggum Jeongsik or Haerin Dinner meals
LEEHAUS »
- 5% discount
Min's Club »
- 5% discount
Miss Lee Café »
- 10% discount
Myeongdong Hamhung Myeonok »
- 5% discount
Myeongdong Hankukkwan »
- 10% discount on beef dishes
Myeongdong Uhmuneezib »
- 10% discount
Yakiniku Myeongdong »
- Get 10% off on meat dishes
NOBIZIB »
- 5% discount plus a gift
Nolboo »
- 5% discount
Nwijo »
- 5% discount
Onedang Gamjatang »
- 5% discount
Ongdalsem »
- 10% discount
Orangerie Buffet Restaurant,
Millennium Hilton Seoul »
- 20% discount
O'Sulloc Tea House »
- 15% discount on teas and cakes for orders between 9am and 3pm
Pink Cabbage »
- 5% discount
Samcheong Kalguksu »
- 5% discount
Sanenamul »
- Gift with meal orders
Sinsun Soelnongtang »
- 500 Won off each bowl of Tang
Slow Garden Kitchen »
- Free cup of coffee
Solmoe Maul »
- Free seasonal special menu with meal orders
Suwonwanggalbi »
- 10% discount on meat dishes
Todai Sushi »
- Complimentary glass of wine
Yongsusan »
- Free special side dish with meal orders

Hotels

Millennium Seoul Hotel »
- Enjoy a 20% discount on standard room rates; Get 20% off prices at the Orangerie Buffet Restaurant
Lotte Hotels »
- 30% discount on room rates in Seoul, Lotte World Theme Park, Busan and Ulsan; 30% discount on room rates in Jeju for weekdays, 10% off on weekends and peak season; 10% discount at Lotte Hotel restaurants in Seoul

Spa, health and beauty

Myeongdong Mud »
- 20% discount on its basic treatment rate
Myeongdong Sauna »
- Get a 30% discount on the Basic Course
Myeongdong Seocho Hanjeungmak »
- 10% discount on its basic treatment rate
Royal Esthe »
- Up to 15% discount for massages
Seo Jae Don Plastic Surgery Clinic »
- 10% discount for skin and facial laser treatment, and esthetic treatments
Spa Felice »
- 10% discount
Spa Jin »
- 10% discount on spa services
Top Model Nail »
- 5% discount on spends over 30,000 Won
Amicare Kim So Hyung Oriental Medicine Clinic »
- 10% discount on treatments
Luxo-9 »
- 10% discount on all treatments and services

Entertainment

Chongdong Theater »
- 10% off ticket prices
Drumcat »
- 10% discount on tickets
Jump Theatre »
- 10% off ticket prices
Korea House Theater »
- 10% discount on tickets
Lotte World Passport »
- 10% discount
Nanta Theater »
- 5% discount on tickets
Sachoom Theatre »
- 10% off ticket prices
The Drawing Show »
- 10% discount on tickets

Mobile rentals

SK Telecom Mobile »
- 50% discount on rental fee

You can also download PDF lists of the all the offers, sorted by category:

shopping » (PDF | 1.7MB)

dining » (PDF | 1.1MB)

hotels » (PDF | 651KB)

spa and health services » (PDF | 684KB)

entertainment » (PDF | 734KB)

SK Telecom mobile rentals » (PDF | 373KB)

Program Validity
Now to 31 March 2011.

Terms and Conditions

The promotion period for the “Visa Preferred Merchants” program is until 31 March 2011.
To qualify for the privileges, all payments must be made with a Visa card.
The benefits and privileges only apply to Visa cards issued outside of Korea.
The “Visa Preferred Merchants” program booklet must be presented when redeeming the privileges at information counters of participating merchants. (Coupons downloaded from websites can be used in place of the booklet.)
All benefits and privileges cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotions, discounts, coupons or special offers.
All benefits and privileges offered in the program are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash or any other merchandise.
All bookings for hotels or resorts must be reserved in advance, confirmed and guaranteed with a Visa card. Visa cardholders must mention “Visa Preferred Merchants” program when making reservations.
Room rates are based on public rates, and subject to service charge and government tax.
Both Visa and its agency have taken every care to ensure that the information contained in this booklet is correct. Visa does not accept responsibility for errors or omissions.
All offers are correct at the time of printing. No representation has been made as to the quality of goods or services offered by the establishments included in the booklet.
Offer redemption is the sole responsibility of the participating merchants. Visa is not responsible for any change/cancellation of offer by merchants.

Visit Seoul on Octopus Travel sightseeing tours from US$29 per person!

Look beyond the high-rises and thriving shops and markets of Seoul. You will find its cultural heartbeat in the grand palaces, sacred temples, museums, monuments and ancient pagodas.

Recommended Sightseeing Tours

Palace Morning Tour from US$29 per person

Discover the city of Seoul by minibus and enjoy a half day tour including the Gyeongbokgung Palace National Folk Museum and Jogyesa temple.

Book now »

Hanok Village & Seoul Tower Tour from US$39 per person

Discover the city of Seoul and enjoy a half day tour including Seoul Tower, Hanok Village and World Cup Stadium.

Book now »

Traditional Performance in Chongdong Theater from US$52 per person

Get a chance to see a traditional Korean show in Korea's first modern theatre!

Book now »

Full Day Tour (Palace & Korean Folk Village) from US$77 per person

This tour is a wonderful opportunity to visit a traditional village with a half day Seoul city tour, including Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Book now »

Icheon Pottery Village Tour from US$109 per person

Icheon is the center of Korean traditional ceramic works. On this tour, guests will be able to see and learn how to make traditional Korean ceramics and visit the Silleuksa Temple and Mok-A Buddhist Museum.

Book now »

Validity Period

Now till 30 September 2010.

Terms and Conditions

Octopus Travel's Booking Terms apply.
Prices shown on Octopus Travel's website are discounted.
Visa and Octopus Travel do not guarantee the availability of prices for items listed here. Prices quoted here are based on search results with specific search criteria and availability. Consumers may not be able to replicate prices exactly in their search results.

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Get 20% Off Best Available Rates At Best Western Hotels

Privileges

Enjoy 20% off the Best Available Rate at selected Best Western Hotels several Asia Pacific destinations when you pay with your Visa Card. Best Western Rewards Members will receive points or airline miles for each stay.

Redeem this offer when you book your stay at the following Best Western properties:

Australia
Best Western Ambassador Motor Lodge, Harvey Bay

Best Western Ashfields Philip Lodge Motel, Ashfields
Best Western Bakery Hill Motel, Ballarat
Best Western Crystal Inn, Bendigo
Best Western Heritage Motor Inn, Bendigo
Best Western Beachfront at Bicheno, Bicheno
Best Western Broadbeach Travel Inn, Broadbeach
Best Western Boulevard Lodge, Bundaberg
Best Western Bundaberg City Motor Inn, Bundaberg
Best Western Travel Inn Hotel, Carlton
Best Western Zebra Motel, Coffs Harbour
Best Western Country Pathfinder Motor Inn, Dalby
Best Western Darwin Airport Gateway Motel, Darwin
Best Western Frankston International, Frankston
Best Western Ascot Lodge Motor Inn, Goondiwindi
Best Western A Trappers Motel, Goulburn
Best Western Balmoral Motor Inn, Hobart
Best Western Blue Hills Battery Point Inn, Hobart
Best Western Lorne Coachman Inn, Lorne
Best Western Riverside Apartments, Melbourne
Best Western Fairway Motor Inn, Merimbula
Best Western Boulevard Motor Inn, Mildura
Best Western Sandown Heritage Motel, Noble Park
Best Western Le Cher Du Monde, Port Douglas
Best Western Melaleuca Motel & Apartments, Robe
Best Western Cattle City Motor Inn, Rockhampton
Best Western Murchison Lodge, Somerset
Best Western The Gregory Terrace Brisbane, Spring Hill
Best Western Bass & Flinders Motor Inn, Ulverstone
Best Western Tudor Motor Inn, Warrnambool

Bangladesh
Best Western La Vinci Hotel, Dhaka

China
Best Western Premier Beijing, Beijing
Best Western Grandsky Hotel, Beijing
Best Western OL Stadium Hotel, Beijing
Best Western Premier Hangzhou Richful Green, Hangzhou
Best Western Hangzhou Meiyuan Hotel, Hangzhou
Best Western Harbin Fortune Hotel, Harbin
Best Western Huangshan Resort & Spa, Huangshan
Best Western World Trade Hotel, Jinhua
Best Western Hotel Sun Sun, Macau
Best Western Premier Red Forest Hotel, Nanning
Best Western Kylie Hotel, Ningbo
Best Western Putian Hengfeng Hotel, Putian
Best Western New Century Hotel, Shanghai
Best Western Pudong Sunshine Hotel, Shanghai
Best Western Shanghai Ruite Hotel, Shanghai
Best Western Premier Kilin Crown Hotel, Qingdao
Best Western Shenzhen Felicity Hotel, Shenzhen
Best Western Byronn Hotel, Tianjin
Best Western Rich View Hotel, Tianjin
Best Western Tianjin Juchuan Hotel, Tianjin
Best Western Premier Mayflowers Hotel, Wuhan
Best Western C-Bank Hotel, Wuhan
Best Western Premier Xiamen Central Hotel, Xiamen
Best Western Xuzhou Friendship Hotel, Xuzhou
Best Western Premier Ocean Hotel, Yiwu
Best Western Donqin Taoyuan International Hotel, Xian
Best Western Zhenjiang International Hotel, Zhenjiang

India
Best Western Merrion, Amritsar
Best Western Royal Park, Baddi
Best Western Resort Country Club, Gurgaon
Best Western Amrutha Castle, Hyderabad
Best Western The Pride, Pune
Best Western Peace Valley, Gao
Best Western Blue Ocean Resort & Spa, Ratnagiri
Best Western Yuvraj, Surat

Japan
Best Western Hotel Newcity Hirosaki, Hirosaki
Best Western Premier Hotel Nagasaki, Nagasaki
Best Western Joytel Osaka, Osaka
Best Western Hotel Sendai, Sendai
Best Western Hotel Takayama, Takayama
Best Western Shinjuku Astina Hotel, Tokyo

Laos

Best Western Vientiane Hotel, Vientiane

South Korea
Best Western Premier Gangnam Hotel, Seoul

Malaysia
Best Western Premier Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

New Zealand
Best Western BKs Pioneer Motor Lodge, Auckland
Best Western Clyde on Riccarton, Christchurch
Best Western 555 on Bayview, Dunedin
Best Western Cranbury Court, Queenstown

Philippines

Best Western Boracay Tropics, Boracay

Best Western Hotel La Corona, Manila

Qatar
Best Western Doha Seef Hotel, Doha

Thailand
Best Western Mayfair Suites, Bangkok
Best Western Samui Bayview Resort, Koh Samui
Best Western Ao Nang Bay Resort & Spa, Krabi
Best Western Ban Ao Nang Resort, Krabi
Best Western Bella Villa Cabana, Pattaya
Best Western Pattaya, Pattaya
Best Western Premier Signature Pattaya, Pattaya

Booking Details

Online, visit www.bwrewardsasia.com/visa to make a booking.

By phone, call the following specific toll-free numbers in your country / territory of residence to make a booking:

China / Malaysia / Philippines / Taiwan -
00 800 0013 1779
Hong Kong / Korea / Singapore / Thailand
- 001 800 0013 1779
Japan - 0120 42 1234
United Arab Emirates - 04 35 35 35 6
Others within Asia, call Best Western Asia Head office in Thailand - +66 2 656 1260

Validity Period

Now till 31 December 2010.

Terms and Conditions

24-hour advance reservations are required.
Promotional rate is valid for payment with Visa cards only. Otherwise, Best Available Rate applies.
Cardholders must pay any applicable taxes.
Best Western reserves the right to modify or cancel any or all of these offers at any time and without prior notice.
Membership in Best Western Rewards is required to earn points or miles, with instant enrolment available at www.bwrewardsasia.com
Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions.
Best Western reserves the right to modify or cancel any or all of these offers at any time and without notice.

Enjoy 25-65% Off Your Favourite Branded Merchandise At YeoJu Premium Outlets

As Korean’s first luxury premium outlet, YeoJu Premium Outlets contains the best collection of brands and is creating a whole new trend in the retail industry. Shoppers can enjoy the outdoor scenery while enjoying shopping at 140 designer brands that include Armani, Bally, Bean Pole, Bottega Veneta, Brooks Brothers, Burberry, Coach, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Dunhill, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Furla, Gucci, Hugo Boss, MaxMara, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Salvatore Ferragamo. In addition, YeoJu is famous for ceramics, rice and spas. So visitors can enjoy not only exotic shopping environment but also the unique and various sightseeing experiences at YeoJu.

Privileges

Obtain a free VIP coupon book for discounts of 25-65% at YeoJu Premium Outlets stores

Customers need to present their overseas-issued Visa card along with proof of travel (passport or airline ticket).

Location

YeoJu Premium Outlets are located at San 15-1, Sanggu-ri, Yeoju-eup, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do (off Yeongdong Expressway in Yeoju City).
Tel: 031 880 1234

Get there

by car from Seoul, take the Yeongdong Expressway, exit at Yeoju I.C, take a right turn after the toll booth and a left turn at the first intersection.
by bus, go to the Gangnam Express Bus Terminal or East Seoul Bus Terminal to take a bus to Yeoju Bus Terminal.

Visit www.premiumoutlets.co.kr

Validity Period

Now to 31 March 2011.

Terms and Conditions

Click here to read the program's terms and
conditions »

Up to 15% off purchases at Lotte Duty Free Shop

Privileges

Lotte Duty Free Shop extends 5-15% off purchases made at its stores across South Korea.

The main Lotte Duty Free Shop and lobby at Sogong-dong Seoul, World store in Jamsil-dong Seoul, and stores in Busan and Jeju offer

5% to 15% discount to customers who pay with Visa Infinite cards, Visa Signature cards or Visa Platinum cards
5% discount to customers who pay with Visa Gold cards or Visa Classic cards

The Lotte Duty Free Shops in Incheon Airport, Gimhae Airport and Jeju Airport offer

5% to 15% discount to customers who pay with Visa Infinite cards or Visa Signature cards
5% to 10% discount to customers who pay with Visa Platinum cards
5% discount to customers who pay with Visa Gold cards or Visa Classic cards excluding purchases of perfumes, cosmetics and liquor

Also there is a 5% additional discount for all Visa cards during sales periods.

Contact Details

Main: 9~10F, 1 Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
Lobby: 1F, 1 Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul
World: 10F, 40-1 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 1688 3000

Website: www.dfs.lotte.com

Validity Period

Now to 31 March 2011.

Terms and Conditions

Sales period discount not applicable for items with 30% discount and higher.
No sale brands and items(i.e. cigarette) are excluded, items valued under US$10 excluded.
Exact discount rate for each brand is subject to change depending on DFS' pricing policy.
Click here to read the program's terms and
conditions »

Enjoy A 10% Discount For Organic Beauty Products From Innisfree

Innisfree presents beauty products that contain botanical nutrients and essences extracted from organic plants to help customers look their best.

Privileges

Get a 10% discount off all purchase at Innisfree stores

Location

The Innisfree stores are the following locations:

Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center - Na-13, Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center, 123 Namdaemunro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 779 3860
Get there by train from Euljiro1-ga Stn. (Line 2, Exit 7) and a 5 minute walk.
Myeongdong Jungang - 32-3 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 774 0954
Get there by train from Myeong-dong Stn. (Line 4, Exit 6) and a 3 minute walk.
Myeongdong - 64-2 Myeong-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 2186 7100
Get there by train from Euljiro1-ga Stn. (Line 2, Exit 6) and a 5 minute walk.
Lotte Young Plaza Myeongdong - 1F Lotte Young Plaza, 123 Namdaemunno 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 2118 5127
Get there by train from Euljiro1-ga Stn. (Line 2, Exit 7) and a 5 minute walk.
Myeongdong Chungmuro - 1F, 22-12 Chungmuro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 318 0754
Get there by train from Myeong-dong Stn. (Line 4, Exit 8) and a 5 minute walk.
Insadong - 1F, 146 Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 737 7212
Get there by train from Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Line 5, Exit 5) and a 3 minute walk.
Apgujeong - 4, 1F Sungchang Shopping Arcade,. 661 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 516 8050
Get there by train from Apgujeong Stn. (Line 3, Exit 2) and a 15 minute walk to Rodeo Street.
Myeongdong 2-ga - 22-57 Myeong-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel: 02 3789 8001
Get there by train from Myeong-dong Stn. (Line 4, Exit 8) and a 5 minute walk.