Professional translation with onboard guided tours—Explore Korea effortlessly with K-Shuttle

Written / Reported and compiled by MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Chen Guanxin

Planning a trip to Korea? Beyond the must-visit city of Seoul, do you want to explore other places but are limited by transportation and language barriers? The “K-Shuttle” tourist bus, a 3-day, 2-night itinerary jointly planned by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and six local governments for foreign tourists, is now available. It offers three routes departing from Seoul and visiting Yeosu, Busan, Gyeongju, Gangneung, and other destinations. The buses provide tourism information in four languages: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English. Certified first-aid professional translators accompany the bus and also serve as guides for each region. The fare is 290,000 KRW (approximately NT$8,320), allowing foreign tourists to easily enjoy the beautiful sights of Korea beyond Seoul.

The “K-Shuttle” tourist bus project is divided into three routes: the Southwest Route (departing every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday), the Southeast Route A (departing every Tuesday), and the Southeast Route B (departing every Saturday). The Southwest Route passes through Buyeo, Jeonju, Yeosu, Chuncheon, and Busan. Not only can you experience Baekje culture, taste Jeonju bibimbap, visit the Yeosu Expo site, and uncover the secrets of gochujang production in Chuncheon, but you’ll also stroll along Haeundae Beach in Busan and feast on fresh seafood by the Gwangan Bridge. The Southeast Route lets you experience the traditional culture of Pyeongchang and Gangneung, the host regions of the 2018 Winter Olympics, and includes visits to Wonju, the birthplace of Hanji paper culture, Andong’s Hahoe Folk Village, and Gyeongju, the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom.

The 290,000 KRW fare for the tourist bus includes the round-trip bus ticket, two nights at a tourist hotel, two breakfasts, and entry tickets to some sightseeing spots. Passengers who only wish to ride certain segments of the route can opt for a segment ticket. K-Shuttle: www.K-shuttle.com.

In addition, from now until August 31, as long as you book a hotel via the “Seoul Big Deal” webpage and depart before September 30, you can enjoy a 30% discount on Seoul hotels. Participating hotels include the Riviera Hotel Seoul, Best Western Premier Guro Hotel, Art Nouveau III Seocho Residence, Fair House Hotel, Korea Hotel, Wabin 2 Hotel, Seoul Plaza Hotel, Seoul Stanford Hotel, and Seoul Shilla Hotel, with nightly rates starting from as low as NT$2,097. Seoul Big Deal: zh.hotels.com/youhui/seoul-tw.

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