Gwangju City Tour Bus Service Resumes from the 17th

Three Circular Routes Including the 'Mudeungsan Geological Site Tour'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 15th that it will resume the operation of city tour buses following the easing of social distancing to level 1.

First, three circular routes that allow visitors to enjoy major tourist attractions in Gwangju and Jeonnam at once and experience the culture will be operated from the 17th of this month until the end of next month.

The first course, the ‘Mudeungsan Geological Site Tour,’ departs from Songjeong Station at 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and is composed of a course where visitors can experience the region’s nature and culture, including Hwasun Jeokbyeok, Lake Ecological Park, and traditional performances at Hwanbyeokdang.

The second course, the ‘Jeondangwon Cultural Tourism Tour,’ departs from Songjeong Station at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, allowing visitors to tour key tourist spots in Gwangju such as Yangnim-dong Historical and Cultural Village, the National Asia Culture Center, and enjoy performances at Gongyeongmaru within half a day.

The third course, the ‘Bitgoeul Namdo Tour,’ departs from Gwangju Station at 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, running through Songjeong Station, Wolbong Seowon, Hampyeong Natural Ecological Park, Yeonggwang Baekje Buddhism First Arrival Site, and ending at Baeksu Coastal Road.

Themed city tours are operated both online and offline. The online city tour, which resumed on the 10th, offers experiences such as ‘May Bus,’ where actors reenact the memory of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, and ‘Century Bus,’ which explores Gwangju’s modern history including Yangnim-dong, through YouTube (80 minutes) every Friday and Saturday until the 24th.

‘May Bus’ and ‘Century Bus’ allow real-time viewing of actors’ performances inside an empty bus.

The online tours are held three times a week: Fridays at 1 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations can be made on the Gwangju City Tour website starting three days in advance, with a limit of 40 people per session on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gwangju City plans to expand the experience opportunities for viewers who have difficulty boarding the city tour bus, such as those with mobility issues or overseas Koreans, if the online city tour receives favorable responses.

The offline themed city tour bus, which will resume on the 30th, will operate extended hours until the end of December.

In particular, the city tour will be operated at a 50% discounted fare until the end of this year, with fares set at 5,000 KRW for themed city tours, 4,500 KRW for circular city tours on courses 1 and 3, and 1,500 KRW for course 2.

Reservations and detailed information for the Gwangju City Tour can be found on the website.

Lee Young-dong, head of the Tourism Promotion Division of the city, said, “We hope many citizens and tourists will board the Gwangju City Tour, which offers sights and food, to create memorable experiences.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.