Samcheok Launches Full-Scale 'City Tour' on the 7th... Enhancing Satisfaction with KTX Connection and Route Revamp

Samcheok City in Gangwon Province will operate the "2026 Samcheok City Tour," which has been upgraded with route revisions and enhanced content to improve convenience for tourists, starting from March 7, 2026.

Samcheok City Tour. Provided by Samcheok City

This revamp is a response to the increasing tourism demand following the opening of the Donghae Line KTX and the establishment of new tourist attractions, as well as other changes in the tourism environment.

This year, the city tour will run three times a week, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. On Fridays, a new "Isabu Coastal Road Course" has been introduced, focusing on central city sightseeing. The course includes stops at Jukseoru Pavilion, Isabu Dokdo Memorial Hall, Samcheok Marine Skywalk, and Samcheok Beach, allowing visitors to explore both urban and coastal areas. Local experience programs will also be offered in areas such as Jungang Market, Youth Mall, and University Street, aiming to boost synergy with local businesses.

On Saturdays, the coastal course includes the Marine Rail Bike and Marine Cable Car, while on Sundays, the inland nature landscape course features Daegeum Cave and the Healing Forest. Notably, the inland course enables simultaneous reservations for both the city tour and Daegeum Cave, further enhancing convenience for tourists. Courses will be flexibly adjusted in response to changes such as tourist site closures, festival schedules, or train timetable modifications.

Tour fees are set at 6,000 won for adults, 4,000 won for elementary, middle, and high school students, and 3,000 won for infants, while children under the age of four can join for free. Online advance reservation is required in principle, but on-site registration will also be available for any remaining seats. A cultural tourism commentator will accompany every route to provide information and commentary at major tourist sites.

Meanwhile, the total number of Samcheok City Tour users last year was recorded at 2,474. The operation rate compared to the number of scheduled tours was 94%, and the average daily ridership was 17, both of which increased compared to the previous year. This growth is attributed to the opening of the Donghae Line KTX.

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