Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Incheon is happening from Friday, September 27, 2024, to Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the romantic Songdo Central Park in Incheon, South Korea—and tickets are on sale now! This is the second Safari Zone event hosted in South Korea, and we couldn’t be more excited to explore Songdo Central Park and the city of Incheon with the Pokémon GO community!
In Incheon, a city where the future and the past coexist, you’ll be able to encounter Pokémon such as Ralts, Beldum, Volbeat, and Illumise. If you’re lucky, you may even encounter the following Shiny Pokémon: Unown C, Unown I, Unown N, and Skiddo!
On top of these exciting Pokémon encounters, you’ll also be able to enjoy fun photo opportunities, a community hub for interacting with Trainers from around the world, a Pokémon trading post, and a battle zone full of intense action in Songdo Central Park. The question is: are you ready to embark on this thrilling adventure?
Trainers who purchase a General Admission ticket will be able to experience event gameplay within Songdo Central Park from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the event day of their choice.
Please note: You will only be able to play Pokémon GO within Songdo Central Park during the Park Experience hours listed on your ticket.
Friday, September 27, 2024, to Sunday, September 29, 2024
10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. local time
* Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Incheon attendees may only purchase tickets for one day of the three-day event. Tickets are available for purchase on the Pokémon GO Event Ticketing page. You will see “Tickets Available” next to the Safari Zone: Incheon event if it hasn’t sold out yet. The event experience will be available only at this location on the specified date and time. Tickets to this event are nonrefundable (subject to applicable law and the exceptions set forth in the Terms of Service). Tickets are available for purchase while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Incheon General Admission ticket holders will enjoy the below features and bonuses while exploring Songdo Central Park during the date and time listed on their event ticket. Please note that the Citywide Gameplay tickets apply to the entire city of Incheon except for Songdo Central Park.
While most bonuses are only active from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. local time, these specific bonuses* will be active from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time.
Enjoy an increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon in the wild and when using Incense!
Upon completing event-exclusive Special Research, Trainers will be able to encounter Skiddo that may have a Location Background featuring Incheon. (Applies only for General Admission tickets.)
Spin PokéStops to get event-exclusive Field Research tasks that award encounters with featured Pokémon—including Pikachu wearing a safari hat and Skiddo that may have a Location Card featuring Incheon!
Make up to five Special Trades—and for half the normal Stardust cost!
All ticket holders will receive an event-exclusive medal.
Incense activated during the event will last for eight hours. Please note that this does not apply to Daily Adventure Incense.
All Lure Modules activated during the event will last for four hours. Please note that this does not apply to Golden Lure Modules.
Take lots of snapshots—Pikachu wearing a safari hat may surprise you!
There will be plenty of excitement during the event, including photo opportunities, a community hub for interacting with Trainers from all over the world, Pokémon trading posts, and a battle zone.
Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Incheon General Admission ticket holders may encounter these Pokémon while exploring Songdo Central Park during the date and time listed on their event ticket. Please note that Citywide Gameplay tickets apply to the entire city of Incheon except for Songdo Central Park.
If you’re lucky, you might encounter a Shiny one!
We’re also offering Citywide Gameplay add-ons as an option for attendees to expand their gameplay experience. Please note: you can add these to your ticket purchase after your initial order, so if you aren’t sure, you can always come back later for any add-ons you might want!
Trainers who purchase a Citywide Gameplay add-on ticket with their General Admission ticket will experience event gameplay throughout the entire city of Incheon, excluding Songdo Central Park, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the event day of their choice.
Please note: you may only attend one or two additional days aside from your General Admission ticket date of this three-day event. However, additional Special Research will not be included for these extra days.
An increased chance of encountering Shiny Pokémon
Up to five Special Trades daily within the city
1/2 Stardust Cost for trades within the city
All Lure Modules activated during the event will last for four hours. Please note that this does not apply to Golden Lure Modules.
Incense activated during the event will last for eight hours. Please note that this does not apply to Daily Adventure Incense.
Take lots of snapshots—Pikachu wearing a safari hat may surprise you!
Restrictions for Citywide Gameplay add-ons apply. Trainers will only receive the event Special Research once.
Official Routes are now available to enjoy in the city of Incheon! Thanks to our collaboration with the city, you can now explore 10 curated Routes that take you through many beautiful local attractions of this metropolis where past and future co-exist!
Special experiences that can only be found in Incheon await Trainers!
Incheon International Airport Welcome Desk & Incheon City Tour Buses
Event-themed welcome desks at Incheon International Airport and Incheon city tour buses await Trainers visiting South Korea for Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Incheon!
Hyundai Premium Outlets Songdo
Pokémon GO comes to the bustling Hyundai Premium Outlets Songdo! Stop by during your adventure to enjoy the special Pokémon GO–themed space—and remember to snag a Pikachu visor!
*Visors are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pikachu will be at Songdo Central Park and available to meet Trainers several times throughout each day!
Location: Songdo Central Park
Date: Sep 27 (Fri) - Sep 29 (sun)
10:30 ~ 11:10
11:30 ~ 12:10
12:30 ~ 13:10
13:30 ~ 14:10
14:30 ~ 15:10
15:30 ~ 16:10
16:30 ~ 17:10
17:30 ~ 18:10
*Please line up according to the instructions of the staff.
*There may be changes or cancellations to time slots due to weather conditions (such as high temperatures or heavy rainfall) or other extenuating circumstances.
Famous Incheon city hotels, Paradise City and Harbor Park Hotel, are offering accommodation package deals to those in town for Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Incheon! Check the hotel websites for more info.
Paradise City link: https://bit.ly/3YIVGub
Harbor Park Hotel link: https://be4.wingsbooking.com/BWHP1111?lang_type=EN
An interactive event map is now available via Campfire! Tap the Campfire button in the upper-right side of the map to have a look. You can even preview event locations to plan your path in advance and make the most out of your GO adventures!
You can use the parking lot in the park for a fee.
To prevent safety accidents during the event, please be cautious and pay attention to avoid collisions with pedestrians when riding bicycles in crowded areas.
Please refer to the area map set up in the park during the event.
There are cafés and a 7-Eleven in the park.
In-person event tickets are available for purchase here.
In order to enjoy Safari Zone: Incheon event gameplay, you must be physically present in Songdo Central Park.
To begin your Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Incheon Experience, simply arrive at Songdo Central Park on the date and time of your purchased ticket and open Pokémon GO.
Event-exclusive gameplay is available only for ticket holders. Those without an in-person event ticket will not be able to play Pokémon GO inside the park during the event.
| Songdo Central Park | Incheon City | |
|---|---|---|
| Event-exclusive gameplay | ー | ー |
| Normal gameplay | ー | ＋ |
| Gyms | ー | ＋ |
| Raids | ー | ＋ |
| Remote Raids | ー | ＋ |
| Trades | ＋ *No bonus special trades |
＋ *No bonus special trades |
You can enhance your gameplay with ticket add-ons. You can also add these to your ticket purchase after your initial order.
| Songdo Central Park | Incheon City | Validity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citywide Gameplay | ー | + | Only available on the date this add-on was purchased for |
Information will be posted on the Niantic Support official X (formally Twitter) account (@NianticHelp) and official Facebook account.
Please visit the Technical Support Desk. For any other gameplay issues during the event, please contact Niantic Support through the app.
In most cases, the issue can be resolved by restarting the app or device. For frequently asked questions regarding events, please refer to the Pokémon GO Help Center.
Please visit the first-aid room located in the park or speak to a staff member wearing a blue staff T-shirt. Staff members will be circulating throughout the park and may call out to anyone who appears to be unwell.
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the park.
Please visit the Information Desk if you become separated from any children attending with you.
Please visit the Information Desk if you experience any form of harassment at the event.
Please take any trash from the in-person event home with you.
Your device is more likely to overheat while playing in hot weather. Make sure to take a break from playing to give it time to cool down.
If you forget or lose your belongings inside the park, please visit a park Information Desk.
The event will be held regardless of the weather. However, in the case of extreme weather or natural disasters, the event may be suspended. Please check the local weather forecast before coming to the event and wear appropriate clothing.
Please contact press@nianticlabs.com if you wish to record or cover the event
Wireless networks can sometimes struggle under high demand. Moving to a less congested area may help to improve your mobile experience.
If you subscribe to a data plan that does not offer unlimited data, please ensure that you have sufficient data to enjoy the event.
For the best possible gameplay experience at Pokémon GO Safari Zone: Incheon, we recommend attendees purchase a SIM card with coverage provided by KT, LG U+ or SKT.
Simply giving your device a fresh start can often help improve your wireless experience. Steps such as toggling airplane mode or restarting your device can give it an opportunity to re-establish a connection with the network and improve your experience.
Airplane Mode
Android
Go to Settings > Network & Internet or Connections > Airplane Mode
iOS
Go to Settings > Airplane Mode
Restart Device
Android
Press and hold the power button and volume down button > Restart
iOS
Press and hold either volume button and the side button until power-off slider appears> Slide to power off > Hold side button to turn on
Data Roaming
Enabling Data Roaming can improve the wireless experience for both international and local Trainers.
Android
Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Data Roaming
iOS
Go to Settings > Cellular > SIM > Data Roaming
