Transportation Guide for Visitors to Gyeongju

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1 Transportation Guide for Visitors to

2 In addition to this guide, check out the Korean Tourism Organization s English language website for general information about transit systems and methods as well as useful tips about transportation cards, etc. Click on the icons to learn more. Getting to Korea Getting around Korea Flights From/to the Airport Transportation Systems in City Buses and s Trains City Bus Fares Type Seated Bus Notice: Purchasing bus tickets Tickets for intercity and express buses, Exoress and Intercity Buses City Buses including airport limousine buses, Visitors can get around on city buses or taxis. (There is no subway.) Standard bus fares for adults are KRW,700 on * seated buses and KRW,300 on regular buses. Transportation card users receive a discount of KRW 50 and free transfers between buses. fares start at KRW,800 and charge metered rates. (There are no mobeum or deluxe taxis.) * Seated buses have more comfortable seats and make fewer stops than regular buses to offer faster services. Regular Bus can be purchased on various websites Category Cash(KRW) Transportation Card (KRW) Adult (0+ yrs),700,650 Teens (4~9 yrs),300,50 Children (~3 yrs) Adult (0+ yrs) 800, ,50 Teens (4~9 yrs), Children (~3 yrs) and mobile apps. This guidebook Transfers does not provide a separate list as not all sites and apps offer English services, and some may not accept international credit cards (Amex, BC, Visa, Mastercard). s Transportation Cards Tap your transportation card on the card reader as you board the bus. The reader will beep and display the bus fare (top) and the remaining balance (bottom). Remember to tap your card on the reader by the rear door before getting off the bus to take advantage of free transfers and discounted fares. Transfer Type Websites for Major Transportation Systems International Airport () AREX (Airport Express Train) Gimhae International Airport (Busan) Korail (Korean railway) Transfer Fee Adult (0+ yrs) Teens (4~9 yrs) Children (~3 yrs) Regular Bus ->Regular Bus Regular Bus -> Seated Bus Seated Bus -> Regular Bus Seated Bus -> Seated Bud Note: Exceptions to free transfers. Fares paid in cash. Transfers to the same numbered bus 3. Transfers for additional passengers (One transportation card may be used to pay for multiple passengers, but the free transfer is limited to one person per card.) Purchasing Transportation Cards Tmoney and Cashbee are transportation cards accepted across Korea. They can be purchased for KRW,500 throughout the city in convenience stores like GS5, CU, and 7-Eleven and charged in KRW,000 units. Visitors arriving at Singyeongju (KTX) can purchase their transportation cards from a convenience store called StoryWay on the st floor. Visitors arriving at Express Bus Terminal or Intercity Bus Terminal can purchase their cards from nearby stores. Follow the link below for more information about transportation cards.

3 CONTENTS. HICO Location 06p. Getting to 0p () Flights ) Gimhae International Airport (Busan) ) International Airport () p () Trains ) Singyeongju (KTX) ) 5p (3) Intercity & Express Buses ) Intercity Bus Terminal ) Express Bus Terminal 6p 3. Visitors from Abroad 8p () Entering Korea via Gimhae International Airport: for visitors from Asia () Entering Korea via International Airport p 6p 4. Getting to HICO 36p () Singyeongju HICO () Intercity / Express Bus Terminals HICO (3) HICO 38p 4p 43p The information in this guide is current as of October 08 but subject to change by transportation authorities or companies without prior notice. Last update: October 08

4 HICO Location Seogyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal Express Bus Terminal (non-express train) Int l Airport Singyeongju (KTX) Interchange Gwangmyeong Daejeon Daegu Daegu Int l Airport Pohang Gwangju Gimhae Int l Airport Busan 06 07

5 . HICO Location HICO is located within Bomun Lake Resort (Bomun Tourist Complex). It is km from Singyeongju which is served by KTX, km from Intercity and Express Bus Terminals where the airport limousine bus stops, and 90 km from Gimhae International Airport. is divided into seven districts: Bomun Lake Resort, Bulguksa Temple, Downtown, Namsan (Southern Mountain), East Bay, Seoak (Western Mountain), and Northern. Of these, Bomun Lake Resort is an all-inclusive tourist district centered around Bomun Lake. It includes hotels, condominiums, golf courses, theme parks, theaters and other entertainment facilities as well as HICO, the area s main venue. Main Distances Singyeongju (KTX): km (Mugunghwa Line): 9.8 km Intercity Bus Terminal (Limousine bus from Int l Airport): km Express Bus Terminal (Limousine bus from Gimhae Int l Airport): km Gimhae Int l Airport: 90 km 08 09

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7 . Getting to () Flights Situated in southeastern Korea, is accessible by two major international airports. ) Gimhae Int l Airport (Busan): recommended for visitors from Asia - Domestic routes: ( Int l Airport), Gimpo (Gimpo Int l Airport), Jejudo Island (Jeju Int l Airport) - International routes: 5 airlines, countries, 39 cities Gimhae International Airport is connected to 39 cities in countries throughout Asia, including Beijing and Tokyo, with over,000 flights a week. From the airport, is just 70 away by an airport shuttle service which operates 0 times a day. International Airport is connected to 85 cities in 50 countries with more than,000 flights a week. There is an airport limousine bus to which takes about 5 hours and runs 8 times a day. Visitors can also take a train to from. Options for getting to from the airport include taking the airport limousine bus (90, 80+ times a day) or the airport express train AREX (Direct Route: 5, 6 times a day at 40~60 minute intervals; Regular Route: 66, 98 times a day at 6~8 minute intervals). Trains to also leave from Gwangmyeong. The airport limousine bus from Int l Airport to Gwangmyeong takes 50 and runs 50+ times a day at 0~30 minute intervals. From Gwangmyeong, the KTX train to takes hour 50 and runs 5~7 times a day. Gimpo Int l Airport Country China Japan Philippines Taiwan Thailand Vietnam United States Cambodia Malaysia Russia Laos Cities Beijing, Pudong, Hong Kong, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Yanji, Zhangjiajie, Nanjing, Macau, Shijiazhuang, Xi an, Sanya, Hangzhou Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Okinawa, Sapporo, Nagoya, Kitakyushu Manila, Cebu, Clark Field (Angeles), Puerto Princesa Taipei, Kaohsiung Bangkok Da Nang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh Guam, Saipan Siem Reap Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu Vladivostok Vientiane 66 mins Mongolia Ulaanbaatar 50 mins Int l Airport Gwangmyeong 0 mins Daegu Int l Airport hrs Gimhae Int l Airport 70 mins 35 mins Busan Mongolia Laos Cambodia Malaysia China 3 4 Russia Vietnam 4 7 Korea Taiwan Philippines Japan Guam, Saipan Useful tip Jeju Airport Visitors from Europe and the Americas can fly to Gimhae Int l Airport with a layover in China (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong) or Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, etc.). Hotels near Gimhae Int l Airport have limited availability, so visitors are recommended to reserve rooms early or to consider hotels in their layover city. 3

8 . Getting to () Trains ) International Airport () - Domestic routes: Gimhae (Gimhae Int l Airport), Daegu (Daegu Int l Airport), Jejudo Island (Jeju Int l Airport) - International routes: 84 airlines, 50 countries, 85 cities ) Singyeongju _KTX Visitors using the high-speed KTX train service from and other major cities will arrive at Singyeongju. Haengsin Int l Airport Gwangmyeong Daejeon Pohang Daegu Europe CIS 4 4 China 38 Mid East 4 38 Gimhae Int'I Airport Japan Asia Busan America Korea Africa Oceania 8 Service routes: Major cities on the Gyeongbu Line (Haengshin~Busan) Main stops and travel times Main Stops and Travel Times Notice Destination Int l Airport has two terminals. Terminal serves both foreign and domestic airlines, including Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air, T way, Eastar Jet, and Air. Terminal, newly opened in January 08, serves Korean Air, Delta Air Lines, Air France, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Travel time between the two terminals is about 0, and there is a free shuttle train service that leaves every 5. It takes at least 5 hours to reach from Int l Airport. For travelers who had a long flight or late arrival, we recommend staying the night in a hotel near Int l Airport before leaving for. 4 Singyeongju Haengshin (Haengshin ( Gwangmyeong (Gwangmyeng Daejeon (Daejeon Daegu (Dongdaegu Busan (Busan 50 hours hours Singyeongju HICO: km, approx. 40 by car 5

9 . Getting to ) _Mugunghwa is a stop on the Mugunghwa Line which runs from (Cheongnyangni to Busan (Bujeon. Service routes: cities on the Jungang Line (~Busan) Main stops and travel times Main Stops and Travel Times ) Express Bus Terminal Visitors taking the airport limousine bus from Gimhae Int l Airport toward will arrive at the Express Bus Terminal. Service route (cities): Gimhae Int l Airport,, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan, Gwangju, etc. Destination (Cheongnyangni 5 hours 40 Daegu (Dongdaegu HICO: 9.8km, approx. 0 by car Pohang (Pohang Busan (Sinhaeundae Busan (Bujeon hours Express Bus Terminal km, approx. 5 by car HICO Int l Airport Daejeon Pohang Daegu Notice In addition to Singyeongju and s, the city is also served by Seogyeongju. However, Seogyeongju is inconveniently located from HICO and we advise against using it. Visitors using the Mugunghwa Line should make sure they get off at, not Seogyeongju. Gwangju Gimhae Int l Airport Busan (3) Intercity & Express Buses ) Intercity Bus Terminal Visitors taking the airport limousine bus from Int l Airport toward will arrive at the Intercity Bus Terminal. Service route (cities): Int l Airport, (Dong-), Daegu (Dong-, Seo-, Buk- Daegu), Busan, etc. Notice The Intercity and Express Bus Terminals are adjacent to each other. Before boarding a bus toward Gimhae or Int l Airports, please check your terminal to make sure you are in the right building. For more information about the different types of transportation, refer to the Korea Tourism Organization s English-language website. Intercity Bus Terminal km, approx. 5 by car HICO City bus: Express/intercity buses: s: 6 7

10 3Visitors from Abroad Int l Airport 66 mins 50 mins Gwangmyeong 0 mins hrs 70 mins 35 mins Gimhae Int l Airport Busan 8 9

11 3. Visitors from Abroad» 5 ways to get to Gimhae Airport Airport Airport 66 mins () Entering Korea via Gimhae International Airport: for Visitors from Asia 70 mins Express Bus Terminal 5 hrs Intercity Bus Terminal hrs p. Gimhae International Airport (Airport Limousine Bus) p.6 70 mins The airport limousine bus from Gimhae Int l Airport to runs 0 times a day and takes approx. 70. The bus leaves from the airport s International Terminal and stops by the Domestic Terminal before proceeding to. Travel time between the two terminals is approx. 5. p.8 Singyeongju International Terminal Airport Airport 0 mins 50 mins hrs Gwangmyeong 0 hrs 50 mins p.3 Domestic Terminal Singyeongju p.33 Singyeongju ( Express Bus Terminal) P P

12 3. Visitors from Abroad Bus Schedule Tickets for the airport limousine bus: purchasing and boarding locations Departure Arrival Int l Terminal Departure Times Domestic Terminal Number of Trips Travel Time Fare (Adult, one-way)» Boarding from the International Terminal \Visitors who arrive at the International Terminal can purchase tickets from the airport limousine bus information desk on F next to Gate 3. The bus will depart from Platform -, outside Gate 4 on F. 06:40 06:45 07:0 07:40 07:5 07:45 F of the International Terminal 08:0 08:5 09:00 09:05 09:50 09:55 Gimhae Int l Airport Express Bus Terminal 0:40 :30 :30 3:30 4:30 5:30 0:45 :35 :35 3:35 4:35 5:35 0 times per day 70 KRW 9,000 Gate 4 Gate 3 Airport limousine bus Information desk 6:30 6:35 7:0 7:50 8:30 7:5 7:55 8: Bus 9:30 9:35 0:30 0:35 :30 :40 :35 :45 Stand Note Above information is current as of October 08 but subject to change by the bus operator. Note We recommend arriving at the bus platform 5 before departure to avoid inconvenience. 3

13 3. Visitors from Abroad» Boarding from the Domestic Terminal Visitors who arrive at the Domestic Terminal can purchase tickets from the ticket sales counter in front of Platform. The bus departs from Platform outside Gate 4 on F.» Transportation Guide: Gimhae Int l Airport Airport Limousine Bus: Express Bus Terminal Gimhae Int l Airport F of the Domestic Terminal - The airport limousine bus from to Gimhae Int l Airport runs 0 times a day and takes about 70. is a popular destination for international conferences from March until November. Tickets for the airport limousine bus to Gimhae Int l Airport sell out quickly. We recommend purchasing tickets from the ticket booth at Express Bus Terminal ahead of time (cash and credit cards accepted). Departure Arrival Departure Times Number of Trips Travel Time Fare (Adult, one-way) Gate 4 Gate 3 Ticket Sales Counter Bus 3 5 Stand Express Bus Terminal Gimhae Int l Airport 05:0 05:40 06:0 06:50 07:30 08:0 09:0 0:00 :00 :00 3:00 4:00 5:00 5:40 6:0 7:00 8:00 9:00 0:00 :00 0 times per day 70 KRW 9,000 * Bus schedules are subject to change by the bus operator. 4 5

14 3. Visitors from Abroad () Entering Korea via International Airport ) International Airport -> Int l Airport (Airport Limousine Bus) 5hrs Intercity Bus Terminal» Boarding location Passenger Terminal > The airport limousine bus to leaves from Platform of the Transportation Center on Level B. > Tickets can be purchased at the Transportation Center on Level B where additional information about the bus services is also available An airport limousine bus ride from Airport to Intercity Bus Terminal will take about 5 hours. The bus leaves 8 times a day from Terminal, then stops by Terminal which is about 0 away. Of the 8 daily buses, also stop by the Songdo New Town Intercity Bus Transfer Center. Be sure to get off at as it is not the last stop on the line, and the bus will proceed to the next city, Pohang. Airline & Hotel Shuttle Buses : Large : Call service vans : Deluxe mobeum City s Loop Buses Gyeonggi-do (province) s Airline & Hotel Shuttle Buses City s Yeongjong-do (Island) s : International (Foreign language services) Ticket Kiosks Departure Arrival Departure Times Travel Time Fare Bus Platform (F) Direct Route Train Regular Route Train T T ( Intercity Bus Terminal) * stopover in Songdo Transfer Center 06:40, 08:30, :0, 3:0, 5:0, 6:40, 9:0, :0 07:00, 08:50, :40, 3:30, 5:30, 7:00, 9:30, :30 5 hours 4:30 hours KRW 39,00 Platform of the Transportation Center on Level B Platform outside Level F East Parking Lot (Short-term parking) Passenger Terminal Waiting Area 3-8 West Parking Lot (Short-term parking) > The airport limousine bus to leaves from Platform outside Level F (arrivals floor). > Tickets can be purchased inside Terminal next to Gates 4 and 9 on Level F or outside at the bust ticket kiosks near Gates 4, 6, 7, 8,, 3 or Platform 9C. Additional information about the bus service is also available at these locations Transportation Center on Level B Regular Route Train Transportation Center (B) Direct Route Train A B 3 B A B 4 5 3B 3C 4C 4D : International (Foreign language services) 6 5C 6C 6D 7C 8C 9C 9D 0C 7 Private Buses 4A 4B 5B 6A 6B 7A 8A 8B 9A 9B Gyeonggi-do (province) 8 C 9 3C 0B 4C 4D A B 0 B 3A Regional Buses 3B 4A E 3 4 F C D Level F (arrivals floor) 6 7

15 3. Visitors from Abroad ) Int l Airport» Regular Route Trains - Visitors who prefer not to take the airport limousine bus from Int l Airport can reach via. Int l Airport (AREX) 66 mins hrs (KTX) Singyeongju Departure Arrival Hours of Operation First Train Last Train Travel Time Number of Trips Service Interval Fare (Adult, one-way) Platform Int l Airport (AREX) AREX, the airport express train, runs direct and regular routes between Int l Airport and. The direct route runs straight from the airport to while the regular route makes ten stops along the way. Int l Airport Cargo Terminal Unseo Yeongjong Cheongna Int l City Geomam Gyeyang Gimpo Int l Airport Magongnaru Digital Media City Hongik Univ. Gongdeok T T ( 05:8 3:3 05:4 3: times per day 6-8 KRW 4,750 KRW 4,50 * Above times and fares are subject to change by AREX. Please check the website for complete and updated information. Transportation Center on Level B Transportation Center on Level B Int l Airport Terminal Int l Airport Terminal» Boarding location Passenger Terminal» Direct Route Trains Departure T T Arrival ( Hours of Operation First Train Last Train 05:5 3:3 05: 3:38 Travel Time 5 43 Number of Trips 6 times per day Service Interval Fare (Adult, one-way) KRW 9,000 Platform Transportation Center on Level B Transportation Center on Level B East Parking Lot (Short-term parking) Airline & Hotel Shuttle Buses : Large : Call service vans : Deluxe mobeum Direct Route Train Regular Route Train City s Loop Buses Waiting Area 3-8 Ticket Kiosks 7- Gyeonggi-do (province) s Airline & Hotel Shuttle Buses City s Yeongjong-do (Island) s : International (Foreign language services) West Parking Lot (Short-term parking) * Above times and fares are subject to change by AREX. Please check the website for complete and updated information. Transportation Center on Level B 8 9

16 3. Visitors from Abroad Passenger Terminal Int l Airport (Airport Limousine Bus) 0 mins (KTX) hrs Singyeongju Regular Route Train Transportation Center (B) Direct Route Train B A 3C 4C 4D : International (Foreign language B services) 3B 4A 4B 5C 6C 6D 7C 8C 9C 9D 0C Private Buses 5B 6A 6B 7A 8A 8B 9A 9B 0B C 3C 4C 4D A B B 3A 3B Regional Buses 4A 4 Int l Airport (Airport Limousine Bus) - Bus Nos. 600 and 670 go from Int l Airport to, and take approx one-way. A B C 6 7 Gyeonggi-do (province) 8 9 D 0 E 3 F» Bus No. 600 Departure Arrival Hours of Operation First Bus Last Bus Travel Time Number of Trips Fare (Adult, one-way) Bus Platform Level F (arrivals floor) (KTX) Singyeongju - The -to- KTX train runs 7-9 times a day and takes approx. hours. T T ( 05:30 :45 05:50 3: times per day KRW 5,000 Platform 9 of the Transportation Center on Level B Platform 5 outside Level F Departure Arrival Hours of Operation Number of Trips Service Interval Travel Time Fares (Adult, one-way) * Above information is subject to change by the bus operator. ( (Singyeongju 05:5 (first train) - :30 (last train) 7-9 times per day 5-60 hours First-class: KRW 69,000 Regular: KRW 49,300» Bus No. 670 Departure Arrival Hours of Operation First Bus Last Bus Travel Time Number of Trips Fare (Adult, one-way) Bus Platform * Above times and fares are subject to change by KORAIL. Please check the website for complete and updated information. T T ( 04:58 :55 05:8 3: times per day KRW 6,000 Platform 9 of the Transportation Center on Level B Platform 3 outside Level F * Above information is subject to change by the bus operator. 30 3

17 3. Visitors from Abroad» Boarding location Passenger Terminal (KTX) Singyeongju - The -to- KTX train runs 7-9 times a day and takes approx. hours Departure Arrival Hours of Operation Number of Trips Service Interval Travel Time Fares (Adult, one-way) Airline & Hotel Shuttle Buses : Large : Call service vans : Deluxe mobeum City s Loop Buses Gyeonggi-do (province) s Airline & Hotel Shuttle Buses City s Yeongjong-do (Island) s : International (Foreign language services) ( (Singyeongju 05:5 (first train) - :30 (last train) 7-9 times per day 5-60 hours First-class: KRW 69,000 Regular: KRW 49,300 Ticket Kiosks Direct Route Train Regular Route Train * Above times and fares are subject to change by KORAIL. Please check the website for complete and updated information East Parking Lot (Short-term parking) Waiting Area West Parking Lot (Short-term parking) Bus No. 600 No. 670 Transportation Center on Level B 3) Int l Airport (Airport Limousine Bus) Gwangmyeong (KTX) Int l Airport (Airport Limousine Bus) 50 mins Gwangmyeong (KTX) hrs Singyeongju Passenger Terminal From Int l Airport, visitors can reach via Gwangmyeong. The airport limousine bus from the airport to Gwangmyeong takes 50 From the station, the KTX express train to takes hour 50. A B 3 B A Bus No C 4C 4D : International (Foreign language B services) 3B 4A 4B 4 5 C 6 Bus No. 600 Regular Route Train 7 Transportation Center (B) 5C 6C 6D 7C 8C 9C 9D 0C Private Buses 8 Direct Route Train 5B 6A 6B 7A 8A 8B 9A 9B 0B Level F (arrivals floor) C 9 3C 4C Gyeonggi-do (province) D 4D A B 0 B 3A 3B Regional Buses 4A E 3 4 F Int l Airport (Airport limousine bus) Gwangmyeong - Bus No is the airport limousine bus from Int l Airport to Gwangmyeong runs 53 times a day at 0~30 minute intervals and takes about 50~70 one-way. Departure T T Arrival Gwangmyeong (Gwangmyeong Hours of Operation First Bus Last Bus 06:0 :0 06:30 :40 Travel Time Number of Trips 53 times per day Service Interval 0-30 Fare (Adult, one-way) KRW 5,000 Bus Platform Platform 45 of the Transportation Center on Level B Platform 8 outside Level F 3 33

18 3. Visitors from Abroad» Boarding location Passenger Terminal Gwangmyeong (KTX) Singyeongju - The Gwangmyeong -to- KTX train runs 5~7 times a day and takes approx. hours. 6 Airline & Hotel Shuttle Buses : Large : Call service vans 5 : Deluxe mobeum City s 4 3 Loop Buses Ticket Kiosks Gyeonggi-do (province) s Airline & Hotel Shuttle Buses City s Yeongjong-do (Island) s : International (Foreign language services) Departure Arrival Hours of Operation Gwangmyeong (Gwangmyeong (Singyeongju 05:3 (first train) - :46 (last train) Number of Trips 5-7 times per day Service Interval 5-60 Travel Time hours 50 Fares (Adult, one-way) First-class: KRW 65,900 Regular: KRW 47,00 Direct Route Train Regular Route Train East Parking Lot (Short-term parking) Waiting Area West Parking Lot (Short-term parking) * Above times and fares are subject to change by KORAIL. Please check the website for complete and updated information. Bus No Transportation Center on Level B Passenger Terminal Regular Route Train Transportation Center (B) Direct Route Train 4D B A 3C 4C 4D : International (Foreign language B services) 3B 4A 4B 5C 6C 6D 7C 8C 9C 9D 0C Private Buses 5B 6A 6B 7A 8A 8B 9A 9B 0B C 3C 4C A B B 3A 3B Regional Buses 4A 4 A B Gyeonggi-do (province) E 3 F C D Bus No Level F (arrivals floor) 34 35

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20 4. Getting to HICO () Singyeongju HICO ① City Bus Bus No. 700 Service route : Singyeongju (KTX) - Express Bus Terminal Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond - Bomun Tourist Complex (HICO) - Bulguksa Temple KHNP (Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., Ltd.) Departure Arrival Departure Times Number of Trips Travel Time Fare (Adult, one-way) HICO 07:40, 08:50, 0:, :6 :7, 3:7 4:7, 5:0 6:4, 7:46 8:6, 9:4 0:48, :00 :00, :50 3:50 7 times per day 40 KRW,700 Seogyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal Express Bus Terminal Singyeongju (KTX) (non-express train) Interchange Singyeongju Note ) The final stop for Bus No. 700 departing from Singyeongju at 9:4, 0:48, :00 is Bulguksa Temple. Note ) The final stop for Bus No. 700 departing from Singyeongju at :00, :50, 3:50 is Express Bus Terminal. Note 3) We recommend arriving at the bus platform 5 before departure to avoid inconvenience. Bus schedules are subject to change by the bus operator. Note 4) English-language announcements will begin when Bus No. 700 enters Bomun Lake Resort (Bomun Tourist Complex). Visitors can get off at the Hwabaek Convention Center or HICO stop. The city bus stop and taxi stand are located 0 meters to the right of Gate outside F of the station. Bus No. 700 takes a direct route to HICO (approx. km and 40 ), and the fare is KRW,700. A taxi ride to HICO will take 30 and cost about KRW 9,000 one-way. Please note that there are no currency exchange facilities at Singyeongju. Please exchange your cash for Korean won at Airport. (We also recommend that you include KRW,000 bills which are the smallest available denomination.) There is also a Tourist Information Center next to Gate on F of the station where visitors can ask for directions or more information. s in Most taxis in the area accept credit cards. However, some may request cash only, and it s always useful to carry some cash (in KRW). The basic fare begins at KRW,800. Please note, rates may vary depending on the district or time of day

21 4. Getting to HICO ()- HICO Singyeongju (KTX)» Bus Stop Location: in front of HICO main entrance» Bus No. 700 Schedule Bomunjeong Pavillion Departure Arrival Hours of Operation (Departure time from HICO) Weekdays (Mon~Fri) Weekends (Sat, Sun) Number of Trips Travel Time Fare (Adult, one-way) ㆍ Bus Stop Singyeongju > HICO Swiss Rosen Hotel 09:5 08:50 Hilton 0:5 0:00 :45 :0 :50 :5 ㆍ Bus Stop HICO > Singyeongju 3:50 3:5 4:50 4:5 Starbucks HICO Singyeongju 5:50 5:5 6:45 6:0 4 times per day 40 KRW,700 8:5 7:50 9:0 8:55 KT Corporate Training Center 9:50 9:5 :50 0:50 :55 :55 :07 :07 Note ) We recommend arriving at the bus platform 0 before departure to avoid inconvenience. Bus schedules are subject to change by the bus operator. Note ) The bus ride from HICO to Singyeongju usually takes about 40. However, it is advised visitors allow for extra time during tourist season, March~October (spring, summer, fall). - Fares in may be slightly higher than in other major cities like or Busan because a surcharge is added when travelling to certain districts. All taxis use a metered system, and there are also no separate mobeum or deluxe taxis. The minimum fare is KRW, Singyeongju HICO: km, 30, approx. KRW 9,000 for one-way fare * Fares may vary depending on the traffic. 40 4

22 4. Getting to HICO () Intercity / Express Bus Terminals HICO - Visitors who arrive in via the Intercity or Express Bus Terminal can take a city bus or taxi to HICO. Please note that there are no currency exchange facilities at either terminal. Please exchange your cash for Korean won at or Gimhae Airports. (We also recommend that you include KRW,000 bills which are the smallest available denomination.) Visitors can ask for directions or more information at the Tourist Information Center located between the Intercity and Express Bus Terminal buildings. (3) HICO - Visitors can take a taxi or a city bus from to HICO. Please note that there are no currency exchange facilities at. Please exchange your cash for Korean won at or Gimhae Airport. We also recommend that you include KRW,000 bills which are the smallest available denomination. Visitors can ask for directions and more information at the Tourist Information Center located inside. - Fares in may be slightly higher than in other major cities like or Busan because a surcharge is added when travelling to certain districts. All taxis use a metered system, and there are also no separate mobeum or deluxe taxis. The minimum fare is KRW, Travel time: 5~0 ( km) - Fare (one-way): approx. KRW 5,000 * Fares may vary depending on the traffic. City Bus - Buses HICO Stop: Nos 0,, 6, 8, 00-, 700 * We do not recommend Bus No. though it stops by HICO because the bus takes a much longer, indirect route. World Amusement Park Stop: No 50- * If taking Bus No. 50-, get off at the World Amusement Park stop. (960m / 5 minute walk to HICO) - Travel time: 0~30 (9.8 km) - Fares: KRW,300 ~700 - Fares in may be slightly higher than in other major cities like or Busan because a surcharge is added when travelling to certain districts. All taxis use a metered system, and there are no separate mobeum or deluxe taxis. The minimum fare is KRW, Travel time: 5 (9.8 km) - Fare: approx. KRW 3,000 * Fares may vary depending on the traffic. City Bus - Buses HICO Stop: Nos 0,, 6, 8, 00-, 700 * We do not recommend Bus No. though it stops by HICO because the bus takes a much longer, indirect route. World Amusement Park Stop: No 50- * If taking Bus No. 50-, get off at the World Amusement Park stop. (960m / 5 minute walk to HICO) - Travel time: 0~30 (9.8 km) - Fares: KRW,300 ~700 Bus Stop Location: across the street from the front entrance of Express Bus Terminal and 0 meters in the direction of /HICO. Bus Stop Location: Board from the bus station in front of Post Office * The distance from to the Post Office is 4 m and takes about 4 on foot. Intercity Bus Terminal GS5 Convenience Store /HICO Direction Singyeongju / Intercity Bus Terminal / Express Bus Terminal Direction Police 7-Eleven Convenience Store Seongdong Traditional Market Tourist Information Center Express Bus Terminal GG Hotel Mcdonald Bus Stop Singyeongju Direction Starbucks Intercity / Express Bus Terminals > HICO Post Office IBK (Industrial Bank of Korea) HICO Direction 4 43

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