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Busan Departure Metropolitan Tours for Foreign Tourists, Book Now
The city of Busan and the Busan Tourism Organization have introduced 49 customized travel products reflecting the needs of foreign tourists.
These products either start in Busan or consider it as the core travel destination, encompassing various travel styles from short one-day tours to long stay-type trips.
Tourists will be able to enjoy travel experiences tailored to their preferences.
This product connects major tourist destinations in the region such as Pohang, Ulsan, Gyeongju, and Miryang with Busan at its core, including themes that can attract the interest of foreign tourists. It emphasizes increasing the connectivity of local tourism and extending visitors' stay times.
Product Composition – 49 Types Including One-Day (SIC), Theme (SIT), and Metropolitan Link
The newly launched travel products are categorized into three types.
The first is the SIC (Seat In Coach), which is a bus tour product that can be enjoyed in one day.
The second is the SIT (Special Interest Travel), which is a themed product reflecting specific interests.
Lastly, metropolitan tourism products are stay-type packages connecting the Busan-Gyeongnam region.
● One-Day Tour (SIC) – Enjoy a Comfortable Day by Bus
There are a total of 10 different routes available. Major routes include Busan-Pohang-Ulsan, which includes Space Walk, Homigot, and Ulsan Ganjeolgot, among others.
In the Busan-Miryang-Uljin course, visitors can enjoy experiences at Wiyangji, Yeongnamru, and Amethyst Cave.
Additionally, the Busan-Gyeongju one-day route includes historical and cultural explorations of Gyeongju as well as Gyeongju World.
Prices range from 50,000 to 160,000 KRW, targeting mainly English-speaking and Chinese-speaking tourists.
| Travel Agency | Local Travel Lab | Green Backpack | Resert | JB Travel | Wonder Tour |
| Tour Area | Busan+Pohang+Ulsan Busan+Pohang+Gyeongju | Busan+Miryang Busan+Uljin | Busan+Gyeongju One-Day Busan+Tongyeong One-Day | Busan+Tsushima (or free travel) | Busan+Ulsan+Yangsan Busan+Namhae+Sacheon |
| Product Content | Space Walk Ulsan Homigot Gyeongju World | Wiyangji, Yeongnamru Amethyst Cave Country, Ganjeolgot | Gyeongju Historical Tour Tongyeong Dongpirang, Luge | Tsushima Ferry Products Shrine, Bicycles, Duty-Free | Amethyst, Tongdosa German Village, Sacheon Cable Car |
| Target Countries | English-speaking, Chinese-speaking | English-speaking, Chinese-speaking | English-speaking, Chinese-speaking | Chinese-speaking | English-speaking |
| Selling Price (KRW) | 100,000~140,000 | 59,000~79,000 | 81,000~95,000 | 130,000~160,000 | 50,000~75,000 |
● Customized Theme (SIT) – A Trip Composed of Taste-Specific Content
A total of 14 programs are available featuring diverse itineraries focusing on beauty, tradition, nature, and local experiences.
The train journey connecting Busan and Gangneung is special due to the opening of the Donghae Line and features a railway theme.
The makgeolli and trekking experience allows exploration of local markets in Busan and enjoyment of pairings with traditional liquors.
The traditional temple experience takes place through a temple tour connecting Busan and Gyeongju.
Price ranges from 50,000 KRW to 160,000 KRW, targeting English-speaking, Chinese-speaking, Japanese, and others.
| Travel Agency | Local Travel Lab | Social Tour | JB Travel | Jangtopu Company | SBXG |
| Content | Donghae Line Train Product (Busan+Gangneung, East Sea) | Trekking, Makgeolli (Busan) | Temple Tour (Busan-Gyeongju) | Cooking Class, Traditional Liquor Pairing, Market (Food) Tour (Busan) | Seoul+Busan Package (Viewing Party, etc.) with Athletes or Influencers |
| Target Countries | English-speaking, Chinese-speaking | English-speaking, Chinese-speaking | English-speaking, Chinese-speaking | English-speaking | English-speaking, Chinese-speaking, Japanese, Southeast Asian, etc. |
| Selling Price (KRW) | 80,000 | 60,000 | 50,000 | 65,000~160,000 | 800,000~1,000,000 |
● Busan-Gyeongnam Metropolitan Tourism Product – Complete Conquest of the Southern Region with Stay-Type Travel
The travel itinerary consists of 25 different options, with durations ranging from 2 nights and 3 days to more than 4 nights and 5 days.
For example, the Busan-Gimhae-Ulsan course includes Jinju Castle, Dongpirang, and a cable car experience over 4 nights and 5 days. Another itinerary, Busan-Jinhae-Ulsan, also allows for exploration of markets, the Whale Museum, and Gaya Theme Park over 4 nights and 5 days.
Prices start at 368,000 KRW and go up to $2,949. These travel products primarily target Chinese-speaking, English-speaking, Japanese, and Southeast Asian countries.
| Travel Agency | Target Country | Product Content | Itinerary | Selling Price | |
| 1 | Borak International Travel | Chinese-speaking | (Daegu, Gyeongnam) Andong Hahoe Village, Gaya Theme Park | 4 nights 5 days | 950,000 KRW |
| 2 | Dodo International | Chinese-speaking | (Tongyeong) Oebong Botania, Tongyeong Undersea Tunnel (Ulsan) Ulsan Central Market, Daewangam | 4~5 nights | $340~$420 |
| 3 | Dawon USA | USA | (Hadong) Hadong Songrim Park, Oedo Marine Park (Ulsan) Ulsan Daewangam, Taehwa River National Garden | 4~9 nights | $899~$2,949 |
| 4 | Hwaeun International Travel | Chinese-speaking | (Tongyeong) Tongyeong Cable Car, Jinju Castle, Dongpirang (Ulsan) Gaya Theme Park, Ulsan Daewangam | 3~4 nights | 676,000~916,000 KRW |
| 5 | Shinseung Travel | Chinese-speaking | (Tongyeong) Tongyeong Central Market, Dongpirang (Ulsan) Ganjeolgot, Taehwa River National Garden | 2 nights | 800,000 KRW |
| 6 | Gogo Tour | Chinese-speaking | (Gimhae) Gaya Theme Park, Tongyeong Central Market (Jinhae) Yeojwacheon Romance Bridge, Jehwangsan Park | 4 nights | 600,000 KRW |
| 7 | Sora Travel Planning | Japan | (Jeonju) Hanok Village, Naganeupseong (Yeosu) Seashore Cable Car, Ulsan, Gyeongju, etc. | 2~3 nights | 90,000~150,000 yen |
| 8 | Geumgok International Travel | Chinese-speaking | (Gimhae) Gaya Theme Park, Buncheong Porcelain Museum (Ulsan) Daewangam Park, Jangsangpo Whale Museum | 2~3 nights | 550,000~720,000 KRW |
| 9 | Interesting Tour | Chinese-speaking | (Ulsan) Daewangam Park, Jangsangpo Whale Museum | 2 nights | 368,000~548,000 KRW |
| 10 | JSB Tour & MICE | Multinational | (Ulsan) Amethyst Cave Country, Taehwa River Garden (Gyeongnam) Sancheong Donguibogam, Hapcheon Image Theme Park | 3~4 nights | 720,000~950,000 KRW |
Discount Benefits & Reservation Information
The newly introduced metropolitan tourism products offer various benefits to foreign tourists. They include discount coupon books usable at Lotte Duty-Free Shop in Busan, along with discount codes applicable on various global platforms such as KKday, KLOOK, Trip.com, etc.
Reservations can be easily made through each platform, and they can be conveniently purchased via global OTAs. Notable reservation sites include KLOOK, KKday, and Trip.com. These benefits will further enhance the enjoyment of travel.
Busan, a Big Step Towards Becoming a Global Tourism Hub City
The city of Busan aims to attract 4,000 foreign tourists this year, building on the success of attracting 2,300 foreign tourists last year. To achieve this, they are actively promoting the sale of metropolitan tourism products.
Additionally, they are collaborating with local governments and travel agencies in Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam to establish a metropolitan tourism ecosystem, which is enhancing Busan's status as an international tourist city.
The customized metropolitan tourism products being introduced showcase Busan's role as a key hub in the southern region beyond being a mere tourist destination. This product targets both individual travelers and those preferring package products, likely increasing the number of foreign tourists and positively impacting the local economy.
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