| City Tours are the most convenient and comfortable way to explore
cities. The major sights and attractions of big cities are presented on a single
tour. Now City Tours are available in Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, Deajeon, Jeonju,
Gwangju, Daegu, and Ulsan. |
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| Seoul City Tour |
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Nestled around the Hangang River is the Korean capital Seoul, a city of old
and new. With thousands years of history, it has well preserved royal palaces,
historical relics, and cultural treasures, yet state-of-the-art facilities and
infrastructures as well. The Seoul City Tour bus runs a course that covers major
points of interest in Seoul. The tour is designated by 4 courses such as
Downtown Tour, Palace Tour, World Cup Tour and Night Tour.
* World Cup Tour and Night Tour have been temporarily
suspended.
• Downtown Tour
Driving Time : 09:00
~ 21:00 (the last bus leaves at 19:00)
Interval : 30minutes
Gwanghwamun
gate (Donghwa DFS) > Deoksugung Palace > Lotte Hotel
> Namdaemun
Market > Seoul Station > USO War Memorial of Koreal
> U.S.Army
Yongsan Base > Itaewon > Crown Hotel
> Meyong-dong Namsangol
Tranditional Korean Village
> Sofitel Ambassador Hotel > National
Theater > Namsan Seoul Tower
> Hyatt Hotel > Tower Hotel Shilla
Hotel > Dongdaemun Market
> Jongmyo Shrine / Jewelry Street > Tapgol
Park / Insa-dong
> Jogyeosa Temple / Jongno Tower > Police
Museum
> Sejong Cultural Center
• Palace
Course
Driving Time : 09:00 ~ 19:00 (the last bus leaves at
18:00)
Interval : 30 minutes
Gwanghwamun gate > Deoksugung
Palace > Korea Press center
> Kyobo Building > An entrance to
Insa-dong > Changdeokgung(Palace)
> Ganggyeonggung Palace >
Changdeokgung Palace
> An entrance to Insa-dong Cheongwadae > National
Folk Museum > Gyeongbokgung Palace > Sajik Park > Seoul History Museum
> Gyeonghuigung Palace > Agricultural Museum > NANTA Theatre
• World Cup Tour (World Cup Tour has
been temporarily suspended until April, 2003.)
Driving Time : 09:00 ~
19:00
Interval : 1 hour
Gwanghwamun gate > Deoksugung
Palace
> Ahyen dong Wedding Dress Street > Ewha Womans University
Vicinity > Sinchon > Hong ik University Vicinity > Jeoldusan Marti's
shrine
> Seoul World Cup Stadium > Seonyudo > Nationnal Assembly
> Yeouido Park > Yeouido Pleasure Boat Terminal The 63B/D
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Yongsan Electronic Shopping Town > War Memorial of Korea
> Seoul
Station > Namdaemun Market > Sejong Cultural Center
• Night Tour (Night Tour has been temporarily
suspended until April, 2003.)
Driving Time : 16:00 ~
22:30
Interval : 1 hour
Gwanghwamun gate > Deoksugung Palace
> Ahyen dong Wedding Dress Street
> Ehwa Womans University
Vicinity > Sinchon Hong ik University Vicinity
> Jeoldusan Marty's
shrine > Seoul World Cup Stadium > Seonyudo
> Nationnal Assembly
> Yeouido Park
> Yeouido Pleasure Boat Terminal The 63B/D
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Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market > War Memorial of Koreal
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U.S.Army Yongsan Base > Itaewon > Itaewon Hotel
> Namsan Seoul Tower
Namsan Public library > Namsan Cablecar
> Namsangol Tranditional Korean
Village > Dongdaemun Market
> Jongno 3-ga/Jewelry Street >
Insa-dong > Jongno Tower
> Sejong Cultural Center
Operating
Hours: from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(Does not run on Mondays except holiday
Mondays.)
Languages: English, Japanese, and Chinese
Fees :
Pass -> 12,000 won (9,000 won for students),
Single Tour Ticket ->
10,000 won (8,000 won for students),
Single Ride Ticket -> 5,000 won
(3,000 won for students)
*Tickets can be purchased when
boarding the bus.
Inquiries : www.seoulcitytourbus.com
City Tour : Tel)
02-777-6090
Honeymoon Travel : Tel) 02-777-6090
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| Busan City Tour |
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Busan is Korea's principal port and second largest city. As a port city, it
is ranked third in the world in terms of the number of containers handled. It
has numerous culturally attractive tourism resources characteristic and
distinctive enough not to be found in any other city in the world. Its scenic
coastal areas and clean sandy beaches located near downtown areas will add
joyous memories to those who visit.
Operating Hours : Morning tour
09:00 a.m ~ 13:00 p.m
Afternoon tour 13:50 a.m ~ 18:00 p.m
* Two routes for Haeundae and Taejongdae
Languages :
English, Japanese, and Chiense
Fees : Adult -> 10000 won, Children
-> 5000 won
Inquiries : http://visit.busan.kr/eng/
New Busan Tour : Tel)
051-851-0600 |
| Daegu City Tour |
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Famous for its sweet and juicy apples and textile industry, Daegu has been
the country's major retail center for medicinal herbs for several centuries.
Woobang Tower Land, an amusement theme park, and Mt. Palgongsan which houses
Buddhist temples attract many tourists. There are 14 separate city tours: 7
full-day and 7 half-day courses.
Operating Hours: A Day Tour :
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.(Half-day Tour : from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
(available on 7
full-days)
languages : English
fees : free (except for
admission fees to tourists attractions)
Inquiries : www.daegutour.or.kr
Daegu Metropolitan City Tourist
Information Center :
Tel) 053-627-8900 |
| Daejeon City Tour |
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Located in central Korea, Daejeon is a representative science city. The Expo
Science Park, Daedeok Science Town, and the National Science Museum make Daejeon
a future-oriented, high-tech science center. You may wish to try Yuseong Hot
Springs which gained nationalwide fame for its healing
power.
Operating Hours: from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m.
languages : English, Japanese, and Chinese
fees : A day
ticket -> 6000 won(Children : 5000 won), the Out-of-town Tour -> 10000
won(Children : 8000 won)
Inquiries : www.metro.daejeon.kr/english
City Tour Information
Center : Tel) 042-253-5960/8892 |
| Incheon City Tour |
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One hour away from Seoul, Incheon, the main gateway of Korea, has a newly
opened international airport and an international seaport. On a small knoll
overlooking the harbor is Jayu Park (or Freedom Park), with its statue honoring
General MacArthur's famous Incheon Landing in 1950. Seafood enthusiasts enjoy
the Wolmido area of Incheon. The Songdo Resort lies to the southwest.
Operating Hours : from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
languages
: English, Japanese, and Chinese
fees : A day ticket -> 2,500
won, a one-stop ticket -> 1000 won
Inquiries : http://www.inpia.net/INPIA2000/ENG/eng_main_ct_cu.html
Tourism
Promotion Division of Incheon City Hall :
Tel) 032-440-3321
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| Suwon City Tour |
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Suwon is an ancient fortress city. You can walk along the entire wall, which
was designated by UNESCO in 1997 as a World Cultural Heritage. Suwon is also
famous for its delicious beef ribs. Suwon's neighboring Yongin is a popular
tourist destination with many famous attractions such as the Korean Folk
Village, the mammoth amusement theme park Everland, and several nice golf
courses.
Operating Hours : Two times a day (10:30 a.m., 2
p.m.)
languages : English, Japanese, and Chinese
fees : A
day ticket -> 5000 won(*Tickets are available at Jangsu Tourism.)
Jangsu
Tourism : Tel) 031-224-8300
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| Gongju City Tour |
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Located southwest of Daejeon, Gongju is famous as the capital city of the
Baekje Dynasty. The Gongju City Tour begins at the Gongju Tourist Information
Center, and makes stops at notable places such as the King Muryeong's Tomb,
Gongju National Museum, and Gongju Folk Museum during a 7 hour 40 minute trip.
It is a sure way to experience Korea's history and culture. Tours are provided
free of charge, and you can try on clothes from the Baekje Dynasty, try
traditional folk games, and pansori(traditional Korean vocalization).
Operating Hours : Sunday 10:00AM
(Once a week, 7 hours and 40
minute trip)
*Tours are given from April through October
only.
Languages : English, Japanese
Fees :
Free
Inquiries : Gongju Tourist Information Center: Tel)041-856-7700
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| Ulsan City Tour |
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Ulsan is a leading industrial center of Korean industry, such as oil
refining, auto manufacturing, petrochemicals, shipbuilding and machinery. It's
also famous as a producing center of quality amethyst, and there is a park
themed on this enchanting violet stone. There are clean beaches a short way from
downtown: Jujeon well known for its black pebble beach and Jinha with its
surrounding pines.
Operating Hours : from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
(except on Mondays and Fridays)
languages : English (Service
charge US$ 40)
fees : A day ticket -> 5,000 won (Teenagers ->
3500)
Inquiries : http://www.ulsancitytour.com/eng/home.html,
Ulsan
Tourist Iformation center : Tel) 052-271-6633 (night : 052-260-0260)
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| Gwangju City Tour |
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Gwangju, called "City of Arts," is a cultural city filled with artistic
aspects and great places. It has become an international city of art by holding
"Gwangju Biennale", an international festival showing modern art since 1995.
Gwangju is also famous as a town of tastes because of its distinguished food
culture, which has been well developed thanks to its vast open fileds and mild
weather. Gwangju City Tour includes 5 different courses such as Firs Circle
Tour, Green Area Tour, Art & Cultural Tour, Historic Relics Tour and
.Experience & Industry Zone Tour.
Operating Hours : from 9:30
a.m. to 5:50 p.m.
languages : English, Japanese, and Chinese
fees : A day ticket -> from 1,000 won to 20,000
won
Inquiries: http://visit.gwangju.kr/eng/main.html
Gwangju Tourist
Information Center : Tel) 062-525-9370
*Operating hours
and fees varies according to the courses. Please check the web page or call the
tourist center for the exact time and price.
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