Gyeonggi Launches One-Day “EG Tour” Program Exclusively for International Tourists

Createdd 2025-04-25 Hit 1

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○ Gyeonggi offers transportation and tour guides for international visitors through the exclusive “EG Tour” program
○ Six themed routes available, connecting major tourist attractions across eastern, western, southern, and northern Gyeonggi
– Showcasing Gyeonggi’s charms through themed courses featuring tradition, wellness, culture, and hands-on experiences
On April 24, Gyeonggi Province and the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization launched “EG Tour,” a one-day tour program designed for international tourists seeking to explore various regions of the province.

This year, the EG Tour features six routes spanning the eastern, western, northern, and southern areas of Gyeonggi.

The Suwon–Yongin route focuses on traditional and Korean culture, with visits to the Korean Folk Village, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, and Nammun Market. The Pocheon–Gapyeong route offers a healing and experiential theme, including stops at The Garden of Morning Calm, local farm experiences, and Pocheon Art Valley. For the farm experience, participants will visit a strawberry or apple farm, depending on the season.

The Icheon–Yeoju route follows a historical and experiential theme. It includes stops at the Royal Tomb of King Sejong, Icheon Ceramic Art Village, and Namhansanseong Fortress. At Icheon Ceramic Art Village, participants can enjoy a mug-painting activity. For lunch, local specialties featuring Icheon rice are served. The Paju route is themed around the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and peace. It includes Imjingak, Camp Greaves, and the Peace DMZ Tour (the 3rd Tunnel, Dora Observatory, and Tongil Village). The Gimpo route focuses on peace and food. It features stops at Aegibong Peace Ecopark, Gimpo Hyundai Premium Outlets, and Hanok Village. Tourists can take part in a gochujang-making experience. Afterward, they are served bibimbap topped with the gochujang they made. The Suwon–Hwaseong–Gwangmyeong route features a maritime and hotspot theme, with visits to Tando Port Seohaerang Cable Car, Suwon Starfield, and Gwangmyeong Cave. All routes operate as one-day tours that depart from various locations in Seoul including Hongik University Station, Namsan Yejang Public Parking Lot, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. The tours take travelers to various regions in Gyeonggi Province and return to Seoul the same day.

EG Tour fares range from USD 65 to USD 77 per adult. Tickets can be purchased through online travel agencies such as Klook, KKday, Trip.com, and GetYourGuide.

“EG Tour is designed to make it easier and more enjoyable for foreign tourists to travel to Gyeonggi,” said Jang Hyang-jeong, Director of Gyeonggi Province’s Tourism Industry Division. “We will continue to develop tourism products that showcase the unique charm of Gyeonggi to attract international visitors.”

In addition, Gyeonggi Province introduced a new logo and character this year to strengthen the brand image of the EG Tour. The province also expanded tourism content tailored to foreign tourists, making it easier and more enjoyable for anyone to experience Gyeonggi’s charms.

The EG Tour, which stands for “Easy to Enjoy Gyeonggi,” is a one-day tour product designed for individual foreign tourists visiting Gyeonggi. It has been operating since 2017 with the goal of attracting international tourists to the region.