Samaksan Cable Car, Up to 35% Discount for Elementary to University Students

Sono International Launches One-Month Promotion for New Semester

Sono International, which operates the Samaksan Lake Cable Car in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon, announced on the 2nd that it will offer up to a 35% discount on fares for elementary, middle, high school, and university students nationwide in celebration of the new school semester in March.

Samaksan Lake Cable Car in Chuncheon, Gangwon [Photo by Sono International]

During the month of March, students who present a student ID or resident registration card when visiting the Samaksan Cable Car can use the general cabin for 11,000 KRW (35% discount) and the Crystal Cabin for 16,000 KRW (27% discount) based on elementary school student rates. Middle school, high school, and university students receive a uniform 30% discount off the regular price regardless of the cabin type.

Starting this month, an event offering up to a 40% discount on fares is also available for customers celebrating their birthday. Up to four accompanying guests can also receive the discount. The discount rates are 40% on weekdays and 30% on weekends for the birthday person, and 20% for companions regardless of weekday or weekend. If the visit date to the Samaksan Cable Car is within one week before or after the birthday shown on the ID, the same benefits apply.

As of this month, the operating hours of the Samaksan Cable Car are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Sunday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. every Saturday. Detailed information about the discount benefits can be found on the official Samaksan Cable Car website.

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