KTO introduces walking tour in downtown Seoul for foreigners
By Bahk Eun-ji
A walking tour program in downtown Seoul will be available for foreign residents, tourists and multiracial families every Thursday and Friday for five weeks, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Monday.
A poster of Cheongwadae Sarangchae Road walking tour / Courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization
With the title “Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae Road,” the courses of the tours start at the K-Style Hub, a tourism information center by Cheonggye Stream, and end at Sarangchae, a tourist promotion center near Cheong Wa Dae designed to show visitors the history of former Korean presidents and traditional Korean culture.
During the program, a professional guide will accompany participants to provide explanations about key tourist sites on each course.
The tour program is operated twice a week on Thursday and Friday until Oct. 18. Thursday's course features places in Seochon, a neighborhood near Gyeongbok Palace, where visitors will see Tongin Market, a traditional market where visitors can trade their money in for a special currency that can be used to purchase food there, and a hanok cafe.
The Friday course provides chances for participants to experience Buddhist culture, including a visit to Jogye Temple and the opportunity to have tea with monks there. The participants will also be able to make a traditional tea confectionery, the KTO said.
Foreign residents, tourists and multiracial families in Korea can apply for the program that is provided in both Korean and English. Each session accommodates 30 people and the participation fee is 10,000 won.
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