Easy & Convenient TRAVEL CARDS There are various travel cards you can choose from when traveling in Korea such as tour passes and transportation cards. These cards are convenient and also offer benefits and discounts at shopping facilities, resorts and hotels, experience programs and much more. Travel smart by finding the right cards for you. CONTENTS 04 Tmoney 06 Korea Tour Card 08 Mpass 09 Discover Seoul Pass 10 Busan Tour Card 12 Jeonbuk Tour Pass Tmoney ADDITIONAL USE With a single card you can pay for bus, subway and taxi fares, and it can also be Purchases at most convenience stores, super markets, bakeries, coffee shops, used to pay at major convenience stores, pharmacies and other facilities. The fast food restaurants, cosmetics shops, pharmacies, public facilities, vending card can be purchased and charged as needed at convenience stores or subway machines, etc. stations. It also offers discounts on bus/subway fares and transfers. REFUNDS WHAT Rechargeable transportation card 500won transaction fee will be deducted from refundable amount WHO Local and foreign travelers Convenience stores: 20,000won to 30,000won WHERE Nationwide Tmoney Service Center at subway stations: Up to 50,000won PRICE 2,500won–4,000won depending on card type and design (Seoul Subway Lines 1–8, Incheon Lines 1 and 2) CHARGING 1,000won to 90,000won per single transaction english.visitkorea.or.kr (card may be charged up to 500,000won) WHERE TO PURCHASE/CHARGE Incheon Int’l Airport: Information Desk Convenience Store: All stores with the Tmoney logo Subway Station: Ticket machine, Tmoney Service Center, etc. (Seoul Subway Lines 1–8, Incheon Lines 1 and 2) Major Bank ATM: Recharge only (Korean won only) USES & BENEFITS Pay fare on subways (tap reader at turnstile), buses (tap reader on bus when getting on and off) and taxis (give card to driver) 100won off on bus and subway fares Free or discounts on transfers (bus & subway) *5% off on Seoul City Bus Tours 4 5 REFUNDS KOREA TOUR CARD Card fee (4,000won) and transaction fee (500won) will be deducted from refundable amount. Convenience stores: 20,000–30,000won This transportation card is exclusively for foreign travelers and can be used on Tmoney Service Center at subway stations: Up to 50,000won subways, buses and taxis. It also offers discounts at about 160 tourism facilities (Seoul Subway Lines 1–8, Incheon Lines 1 and 2) such as shopping malls, restaurants, theaters and more. Woori Bank Currency Exchange (Incheon & Gimpo Int’l Airports) or Tmoney Town (Seoul City Tower Floor 1, by Exit 10 of Seoul Station): 30,000–500,000won WHAT Rechargeable transportation and tourism card koreatourcard.kr/en WHO Foreign travelers WHERE Nationwide PRICE 4,000won CHARGING Up to 500,000won (Korean won only) WHERE TO PURCHASE/CHARGE Airport: Woori Bank Currency Exchange counter at Incheon and Gimpo Int’l Airports, and select convenience stores In-flight: Jeju Air (international flights) & Air Seoul Subway Station: Ticket machine, Tmoney Service Center, etc. (Seoul Subway Lines 1−4) Major convenience stores and bank ATMs (Korean won only) USES & BENEFITS Public Transportation: Same functions as Tmoney card Present card at designated tourist attractions (list of participating facilities in manual), shopping facilities (including duty free shops), ski resorts, restaurants, theaters, exhibits, etc. to receive discounts. 1 3 1. Doota Mall (Seoul) 2. Lotte World (Seoul) 2 3. Nami Island (Chuncheon) 4. Petite France (Gapyeong) 4 5 6 5. Seoul City Tour Bus 6. Gyeongwonjae Ambassador (Incheon) 6 7 Mpass Discover Seoul Pass This transportation card allows up to 20 rides per day on the Seoul subway This travel pass offers free admission and/or special rates at many tourist sites, system, the AREX (airport railroad) and local buses in Seoul and Jeju Island. performances and experience programs in Seoul. Card can be purchased online or offline. WHAT Time-limited subway and bus pass WHO Foreign travelers WHAT Seoul travel card with free admission & discounts WHERE Seoul, Gyeonggi-do, Incheon and Jeju Island WHO Foreign travelers PRICE WHERE Seoul 1- to 7-day : 15,000won–64,500won (rates include 5,000won card fee) PRICE 24-hour Pass: 39,900won / 48-hour Pass: 55,000won / WHERE TO PURCHASE 72-hour Pass: 70,000won Tourist Infromation Centers at Incheon & Jeju Int’l Airports, Tmoney Town, WHERE TO PURCHASE/CHARGE Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center Online: Purchase on website and pick up card at designated location USES & BENEFITS App: Download and purchase Discover Seoul Pass mobile app Seoul metropolitan subway, AREX, local buses in Seoul and Jeju Island Offline: CU convenience stores on Arrivals floor at Incheon Int’l Airport, 20 rides within basic bus/subway fare (1,250won) Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center, Seoul Station Premium Travel Center May be charged and used as regular Tmoney card USES & BENEFITS RETURNS & REFUNDS Free admission and/or special rates to more than 90 affiliated businesses in Returns: Place of purchase or CU convenience stores within Incheon Int’l Seoul (palaces, museums, theaters, duty-free shops, etc.) Airport May be charged and used as regular Tmoney card (except for mobile app cards) Refunds: Upon returning card, 4,500won card fee (500won transaction fee REFUNDS will be deducted) and remainder Tmoney card balance will be refunded. Myeong-dong Tourist Information Center www.tmoneympass.co.kr english.visitseoul.net/index (Go to website for detailed information) App Search: Discover Seoul Pass www.discoverseoulpass.com 8 9 Busan Tour Card This pre-paid card was launched to make traveling in Busan much more convenient. It offers discounts on tourist sites, lodging facilities, restaurants and more, and it also functions as a transportation card. WHAT Discounts on major tourist sites and affiliated stores in Busan WHO Local and foreign travelers WHERE Busan (Tmoney function applies nationwide) PRICE 4,000won CHARGING 1,000won to 500,000won WHERE TO PURCHASE/CHARGE Busan Station, convenience stores, hotels and other locations in Busan USES & BENEFITS Purchases at convenience stores, cafés, movies, Lotte Department Store, etc. Up to 50% discounts at tourist sites, experience programs, performances, shopping, restaurants, etc. May be charged and used as regular Tmoney card REFUNDS Convenience Stores: Up to 20,000won (500won transaction fee will be deducted from refundable amount) www.busantourcard.com/home_english 1 2 1. Centum City 2. Jeonpo Cafe Street 3 3. Sea Life Busan Aquarium 4. Busan-Gimhae Light Rail Transit 4 6 5 5. Dongnae Pajeon (Dongnae-style green onion pancake) 7 6. Busan City Tour Bus 7. Tiffany 21 Busan (cruise) 10 11 Jeonbuk Tour Pass This tour pass offers free admission and discounts to more than 80 major tourist sites, restaurants, experiential facilities and performances within the 14 cities and towns in Jeollabuk-do Province. Transportation-type passes that offer free parking (public parking lots) and local bus rides are also available. WHAT Free or discounted admission to tourist sites, transportation, etc. WHO Local and foreign travelers WHERE Jeollabuk-do Province PRICE Jeonju Hanok Village Pass (24 hours): 4,200won 1-day Tour Pass (24 hours): 8,300won 2-day Tour Pass (48 hours): 13,900won 3-day Tour Pass (72 hours): 19,900won Jeonbuk Tour Pass Tmoney Card (24 hours): 12,900 *Rates for tour-type passes WHERE TO PURCHASE/CHARGE Major tourist sites and tourist information centers within the 14 towns and cities in Jeollabuk-do (Jeonju, Gunsan, Iksan, Jeongeup, Namwon, Gimje, Wanju, Jinan, Muju, Jangsu, Imsil, Sunchang, Gochang and Buan) USES & BENEFITS Free Admission: More than 80 tourist sites including museums and exhibit halls Discounts: More than 1,400 participating restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, etc. *Refer to Jeonbuk Tour Pass user manual e-book on website. 1 2 1. Gyeonggijeon Hall (Jeonju) 2. Gwanghalluwon Garden (Namwon) 3. Jinpo Maritime Theme Park (Gunsan) REFUNDS 3 5 4. Gunsan Modern History Museum (Gunsan) Used cards will not be refunded www.jbtourpass.kr/?lang=en 4 5. Maisan Tapsa Temple (Jinan) 6. Geumsansa Temple (Gimje) 6 7 7. Gochangeupseong Walled Town 12 13 MEMO Korea Tourism Organization www.visitkorea.or.kr HEAD OFFICE 10 Segye-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon-do 26464, South Korea 82-33-738-3000 • Published by the Korea Tourism Organization • Information in this book is valid as of June 2019 and changes may have occurred thereafter. All information and rights to this publication belong to the Korea Tourism Organization. Electronic edition available at www.visitkorea.or.kr When you need English assistance or travel information call the 1330 Korea Travel Hotline. A multilingual operator will assist you with information on tourist sites, accommodations, transportation, restaurants, etc. To call 1330, dial: In Korea | 1330 From abroad | +82-2-1330 Free Wi-Fi Phone | Download 1330 Travel Hotline application Not for sale 다양한 여행카드 활용법(영어).