The Gyeonggi Province government has launched the ‘Gyeonggi Tour Pass,’ an integrated tourism ticket allowing access to more than 150 attractions [1].
The initiative aims to lower the financial burden of admission and experience fees for residents and visitors facing high inflation. By consolidating access to various sites, the government intends to stimulate demand for weekend outings and local travel.
The 24-hour pass is priced at 26,900 won [1]. This single ticket grants users free entry to a wide array of tourism destinations, experience facilities, and cafes across the province, including sites in Uiwang [1], [2].
Local families have expressed a need for such cost-saving measures. "There are so many things to enjoy when you come, and as children do them, the amount quickly becomes very large," said Lee Jung-ju, Lee Seo-chan, and Hwang Gwi-young in an interview with YTN [3]. "Honestly, we do feel a burden in those situations," they said [3].
The pass is designed to be a cost-effective alternative for those who find individual ticket prices prohibitive. By capping the cost for a full day of exploration, the province hopes to encourage a higher volume of visitors to lesser-known regional sites, helping to distribute tourism revenue more evenly across Gyeonggi Province.
Officials said the pass is intended to alleviate the pressure of high prices while promoting regional tourism. The program focuses on providing a seamless experience where a single digital or physical pass replaces multiple individual payments at various venues [1], [2].
“The 24-hour pass is priced at 26,900 won”
This move reflects a broader trend of local governments in South Korea implementing 'value-for-money' tourism strategies to combat inflation. By subsidizing or bundling access to attractions, Gyeonggi Province is attempting to prevent a decline in domestic leisure spending, which typically drops when the cost of living rises.
