Seoul Travel News by Natalie Rangel (TTN Travel Reporter) :: 테마여행신문 TTN Theme Travel News Korea

Seoul Travel News by Natalie Rangel (TTN Travel Reporter): 2014.07.21 21:25 입력

<table id="news_image" class="center" align="center" width="608"><tbody><tr><td><img src="http://themetn.com/PEG/14059454470685.jpg" width="608" align="absmiddle"></td></tr></tbody></table> It is a hot, sticky summer day in Korea and
you have been waiting in line at a popular attraction for quite some time only
to see that you will be in line for a while longer.  You are surrounded by tons families with
young children that are noisy and just can sit still. You are getting pushed
and shoved without apology (as is the norm in Korea) and you catch yourself
debating whether it was a good idea to come or not. Finally, you arrive at the
ticket counter and you find out that the worker at the ticket booth speaks
limited English. After a few minutes of trying to communicate with hand signals
and short Korean and English phrases, you manage to pay full price for your
ticket. By this time, you are already frustrated and tired and chances are you
feel like things will only get worse. <o:p></o:p> <table id="news_image" class="center" align="center" width="700"><tbody><tr><td><img src="http://themetn.com/PEG/14059454506287.jpg" width="700" align="absmiddle"></td></tr></tbody></table>

Does this describe you? If so, you are not
alone.  Many visitors and foreigners living
in Korea have experienced something like this at some point. Lucky for us
foreigners, there is a solution to most of these problems and it’s called Seoul
Pass. This free and convenient app can be easily downloaded off of the Google
Play store and the Apple App Store.  With
the slogan “ Spend less, see more”, Seoul Pass gives discounts and package
deals to foreigners only and is available in English, Chinese and
Japanese.  You are able to choose from
many popular tours, shows and attractions in Seoul such as The Trick Eye
Museum, Korean Folk Village, Fantastic Show and even a trip to the DMZ. Best of
all, if you use Seoul Travel Pass, you are guaranteed to get discounted prices
and you don’t have to wait in long lines! 
You save time, money and to top it all off, you don’t have to use your
ticket right away.  The ticket is saved
on the app and is valid for 60 days from the day you bought the ticket. So, if
for some reason you decide you don’t want to go to whichever Seoul attraction
you chose, you can save it and go any other day you choose.<o:p></o:p> <table id="news_image" class="center" align="center" width="540"><tbody><tr><td><img src="http://themetn.com/PEG/14059454528134.jpg" width="540" align="absmiddle"></td></tr></tbody></table>

How does this work? It is (seriously) as easy
as 1, 2, 3. After you download the app, the first thing you do is select any
tourist attraction of your choice. 
Immediately you are able to see a description of the show, attraction or
tour and the price you have to pay. Second, you click to pay for your trip and
you are basically done. The third step is to simply follow the directions they
give you on how to get to the tourist attraction and show them the OR Pass at
the ticket booth. Then you can enjoy your trip!<o:p></o:p> <table id="news_image" class="center" align="center" width="700"><tbody><tr><td><img src="http://themetn.com/PEG/14059454554920.jpg" width="700" align="absmiddle"></td></tr></tbody></table>

I was one of the lucky few that were asked to
test out this awesome app.  I was asked
to go to the 63 Building using the app. After the ticket popped up on the “View
my pass” section, I simply walked up to the ticket booth and showed them the QR
pass on my phone.  The worker simply took
my phone for a few seconds and presto, they gave me my entrance pass. After I
received my pass I realized how much money Seoul Pass saves its customers. The
regular ticket price for the “Big 3 Package”, which includes the Wax Museum,
Sea World Aquarium and a trip to the observation deck, is 45, 000 won (about 43
USD) but on Seoul Pass, it is only 23, 000 won (about 22 USD)! That is about
48% savings and it is not limited to this one trip. You save money on ALL the
attractions the app offers. <o:p></o:p> <table id="news_image" class="center" align="center" width="700"><tbody><tr><td><img src="http://themetn.com/PEG/14059454594171.jpg" width="700" align="absmiddle"></td></tr></tbody></table>

I have
to admit,  when I was asked to
participate to test the app, I was a bit skeptical at first but I am glad I
did. I was able to enjoy a day in Seoul and visit the popular 63 Building
hassle free and at a discounted price. I had a wonderful time and that says a
lot. I have been living in Korea for two years and have gone to almost all of
the most popular shows, tours and activities in Seoul. Most of the time, it was
a hassle having to wait in long lines, trying to communicate with workers and
paying full price.  However, Seoul Pass
made my trip to Seoul an amazing experience. 
I definitely recommend anyone foreigner living in Korea or people
visiting Seoul to try this free app, you will “spend less, see more”<a name="_GoBack"></a>. Trust me, you will not regret it!<o:p></o:p>

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