[AREX 999] Renewed Express Train Ticketing Machines and How to Use Them

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I will tell you about the renewed Express train ticketing machines and express trains you can take to quickly and easily go from the airport to the middle of the city.

Using the New Express Train Ticket Machines

The ticketing machines for the express trains has been updated. Now it will be easier to use and more user-friendly for both residents and travelers alike.

You can easily purchase a ticket and receive discounts in four languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

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Using the machines is simple.

After choosing your language, select your destination.

If by chance you do not know where you are going or just want to look at the train map, you can check by clicking the metropolitan city train map and find your destination a little more easily.

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Next, while selecting your train, it is easier than ever before to confirm the departure and line numbers.

Further, you previously could only select the train and number of passengers. However, now with the new ticketing machines its possible to choose the forward-facing and reverse-facing seats.

Also, you can view in real time the availability of seats and wheelchair seats to plan more comfortably.

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A huge advantage of the renewed ticking machines is that now you can receive discounts before your purchase.

Before, passengers would have to visit the information desk and follow the directions of the worker there.  However, now that’s no longer a problem and it can all be done at the ticketing machine.

When purchasing three or more tickets at a single time, a group discount of 7,500 won is available, while there are a variety of other discounts to take advantage of as well such as airline alliance discounts, return coupons, course discounts, etc.

Additionally, passengers with a discount voucher can scan the QR code or simply enter the voucher number to receive a discount.

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It’s possible to make a purchase with both cash or a credit card.

Using the Express Trains!

We’ve covered how to use the updated ticketing machines for the Express trains, so now I will introduce the Express trains themselves.

The Express trains are the safest and quickest way for people to get to Seoul after arriving at the airport.

In particular, the Express trains offer special services that are not available on the regular trains.

Passengers using the Express trains gain access to the passenger lounge in Incheon Airport Terminal 1, can reserve seats, enjoy attendant services, a food and beverage cart, free wifi, free use of Seoul Station’s City Air Terminals, etc.

From the airport to Seoul and back, the Express trains provide the highest quality service while helping passengers move quickly and safely.

Please use the convenient ticketing machines and enjoy the service available on the AREX’s Express trains.

Additional Information

Express Train Fare : Adults 9,000 won / Children 7,000 won

At the time of issuing a ticket there is an additional 500 won deposit that is returned at arrival.  

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[Special tours leaving with AREX] Famous Date Spot: Seoul Tower

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Today, I will tell you about a popular destination where you can see all of Seoul in one go: Seoul’s landmark Namsan Tower.

The Romance Trail

This trail on Namsan is a nice place to get out of the city and slowly enjoy nature and have a walk. After going up the trail, you will find flower beds full of beautiful flowers and old Joseon’s capital, Hanyang, surrounded by the Fortress Wall of Seoul.

The beautiful natural background makes it a great spot for a relaxed date with your significant other.

Love Locks

After moving up the Namsan Trail, you will find yourself at Seoul Tower (old name Namsan Tower) and see a sea of locks. After appearing on various variety shows, this spot became a popular date spot to buy a lock, write one’s initials or name on it, and grow closer to your partner by sharing a meaningful moment with your partner.

At the top, you can see a spread-out view of the city and all of the locks other people left. There is even a fun duck and tree lock on the first floor.

Also, if you don’t look closely, there’s a hard-to-find separate space neatly decorated formal Namsan Seoul Tower space for people to propose their love. We hope you look for it. :)

Beautiful Night Views From N Tower

While enjoying the view, it became night in no time.

Here in Namsan Tower, light shine even during the beautiful night.  In particular, the changing neon lights of the tower and the magnificent views from above are quite a sight.

We hope you have a great romantic day and night going to Namsan Tower with a loved one. :)

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[Special tours leaving with AREX] Introduction to Duty Free Shops Outside of the Airport

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There are so many travelers who come to Korea to see the sights but run out of time to stop 
by the Duty Free shops. However, there is no need to worry!

Duty Free shops are not just in the airport but also in downtown Seoul.

Let me tell you about three of them!

The Silla Duty Free

Located alongside the Silla Hotel in Jangchung-dong, 
The Shilla Duty Free in Seoul offers a free and refreshing shopping experience.

Further, on top of the third floor there is a large open ROOF TOP 
with an Artisee café that is great for seeing some views. Here, you can feel the joy of 
shopping in addition to the freedom of being in the heart of the city.

Doota Duty Free

Doota Duty Free in Korea’s first late-night Duty Free shop that offers shopping for
Korea’s representative Korean Wave and cultural goods in Dongdaemun.

Dongdaemun has become a new ‘hot place’ for shopping and
is becoming well-known   thanks to the plethora of
goods you can get here including various fashion brands, beauty products, 
watches and accessories, electronic goods and foods, and alcohol.
Expert merchandisers have carefully selected approximately 600 different
brands’ products to make a unique one-stop shopping experience.

SM Duty Free

SM is a new Duty Free shop in Seoul’s Insadong neighborhood where you can do some tax-free
shopping while enjoying the culture of Korea. With 490 brands and approximately 60,000
products, this shop features best seller imported and luxury goods in addition to K-Culture
products that has made travelers take notice in and outside of Korea.

Thanks to the plethora of popular brands’ products available on the entire 5^th floor,
you can have a special shopping experience. 

Here you can find the K-Drama mall with goods related to your favorite shows,
experience drama sets, see the K-Cosmetic Zone,
K-Kids’ Goods Zone and have a Korean Wave experience.

That wraps up our introduction to the three Duty Free shops available in Seoul.

Travel and sightseeing together in Seoul

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Yeongjong Seaside Park: Kids’ Water Park and Saltwater Foot Bath

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Recently, have many of you have been worried about traveling to Korea with how hot it’s been. Today, I’m going to tell you about a kids’ water park and saltwater foot bath that you can enjoy for free to beat this summer heat in Korea!

Sea Side Park Kids’ Water Park

  

Yeongjongdo’s Sea Side Park is a landmark and a theme park here that makes use of nature.  It’s a family-friendly park where you yourself can make great memories with your own family.

  

Sea Side Park’s kids’ water park is located at Incheon Gwangyeoksi Industrial Complex(인천광역시 시설관리공단) where you will find renovated amenities and revitalized landscapes.

  

While many families come with their kids to beat the summer heat at this kids’ water park, it also has plenty of safety personnel helping make your trip more enjoyable.

  

Sea Side Park has received a lot of attention thanks to it not only being free, but also for being bigger than your standard children’s water park.

Further, simple tents, mats, and foods are allowed in the facilities. There are also a café and a convenience store newly opened inside, thus helping you enjoy your leisure time even more!

The water park is open every day except for Mondays from 11 AM until 6 PM, so be sure to come see what the fuss is all about!

Sea Side Park Saltwater Foot Bath

The saltwater foot bath is exactly what the name implies. After enjoying the refreshing water park with your family, we suggest you make your way over here to take in a nice foot bath.

If the water park can be called a children’s playground, then you can call the foot baths the children’s resting place.

  

The footbaths are 800 meters of continental shelf bedrock with refreshing 39C water.

Further, there are parasols and sunbeds so that you may have an even more relaxing and tranquil time.

Lastly, before you enter the foot baths please make sure to wash your feet as it is mandatory!

We’ve now covered a great kids’ water park and saltwater footbath letting you beat the heat in Korea. Why not give it a shot and have an exciting time at Korea’s Sea Side Park?

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