A hedonic pricing model shows that distance from a line 5. Additionally opened the 2nd phase 2 section of eonju, seonjeongneung. At first glance the subway map for seoul can be quite imitating. Besides the tmoney card, there are two other types of transportation cards available in seoul. The seoul metropolitan rapid transit corporation signed a business agreement with the. Seoul the capital and heart of koreas culture, education, politics and economy, seoul offers a myriad of attractions for all to enjoy. All content on this blog unless stated otherwise is the property of the soul of seoul and cannot be republished without permission.
The seoul subway system, which started operations in 1974 with less than 10 km of underground track, is the third largest subway system in the world in terms of ridership now. Complete guide to getting around seoul s top attractions by just taking the subway media, fandom on. It runs toward downtown areas such as seoul station and city hall and jongno stations. This research investigates the impact of the construction of a new subway line line 5 in seoul on nearby residential property values. Seoul public transportation has improved remarkably since 2004 when the city reorganized its entire public. Seoul tour guide book for southeast asian and middle eastern tourists. Official site of korea tourism org ebookskorea tourist. Subway korea korea subway route navigation apps on. Subways serve as a convenient mean of transportation, probably the most favored public transportation by both koreans and international visitors.
The platform screen doors jointly developed by smrt and nrt for 148 subway stations will be launched to china. Seoul subway map official site of korea tourism org. Salpijae namseong chongshin guro namgu r o g ari bo ng cheolsan gwangmyeong onsu s eonggoh oe univ. Trains run at three to seven minute intervals depending on the route and time of day. Seoul offers one of the most efficient and userfriendly subway systems in the world. The seoul metropolitan subway is a metropolitan railway system consisting of 23 rapid transit, light metro, commuter rail and people mover lines located in northwest south korea. Sep 05, 2016 the seoul metropolitan subway distinguishes the fare that its passengers have to pay on the basis of three separate categories. Ridership patterns at subway stations of seoul capital area. Most lines run between approximately 6 am and 11 pm. Travelers room edition i 2018 read more ktx journey to gangwondo read more. Seoul subway map taken from cyber station in addition, each subway station has a name, number, and a color representing the subway line.
It is connected to metropolitan areas of major cities such as suwon, incheon, and cheonan. Subway is one of the most convenient public transportation service in seoul, it consists of line 1 to line 9, also additional lines in the metropolitan area. Seoul metropolitan subway map, lines, route, hours, tickets. An enormous amount of transit data, created when people use their transportation cards, is being used effectively as smart cardbased fare payment systems are being widely implemented. Metropolitan mass transportation operating assistance tax. The line is also included as a part of the overall seoul metropolitan subway network. Sep 22, 2011 seoul s 6 coolest subway stops by rishika murthy 22 september, 2011 even apart from the peoplewatching ajummas with sharp elbows, ajeoshis in sojuinduced comas, young women in gravitydefying miniskirts and killheels seoul subways can make for some amusing rides. Provide linked services for modes of transportation, moving route. The line runs east from gaehwa station local train terminal or gimpo airport station express train terminal, connecting to line 5 and airport railroad along the south bank of the han river towards vhs medical center in gangnam. Pdf view 66 mb buku panduan pelancongan seoul untuk pelancong asia tenggara dan timur tengah. I am grateful to all the people in new york, paris and seoul who so graciously took. Incheon subway line 1 explore seoul seoul subway map. There are many means of transportation in seoul other than walking.
Seoul the capital and heart of koreas culture, education, politics and economy, seoul offers a myriad of attractions for all to enjoy gyeongju the capital of the silla kingdom 57 bc935 ad, gyeongju is especially well known for unesco world cultural heritage sites jeju jeju is a premier tourist destination, boasting mild weather and scenic beauties of beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and. Pdf view 66 mb buku panduan tur seoul untuk wisatawan asia tenggara dan timur tengah. Subway map timetable map of surrounding area station info. As an ordinary seoul metropolitan subway rider, now old enough to qualify for free fares, i have been waiting for a new subway station.
In addition, visitors may also use the seoul city tour bus, which runs through the downtown area without any restriction. The cars are heated in the winter and airconditioned in the summer. With a view to efficiently responding to these challenges, the 2015 tax code. Oct 16, 2015 subway is one of the most convenient public transportation service in seoul, it consists of line 1 to line 9, also additional lines in the metropolitan area. Incheon subway line 1 is one of the 18 lines of the seoul subway. The system serves most of the seoul metropolitan area including the incheon metropolis and satellite cities in gyeonggi province. Subway maps in english seoul subway map southkorea. Apr 21, 2016 transfers between subway lines are free, and tmoneyusers can transfer for free between bus and subway lines.
This is the circular line that operates in downtown seoul. Base fare applies to travel distance of 10 km or less. Downloadable maps for new york transit, including subways, buses, and the staten island railway, plus the long island rail road, metronorth railroad and mta bridges and tunnels. Foreign residents can choose to pay a flat tax at 17% instead of.
Bupyeong station has a free transfer with seoul subway line 1, gyeyang station connects with the arex line which leads to incheon international airport and seoul station, bupyeonggu office station. Seoul metropolitan subway is the navigation app that makes travelling by seoul metro transit in seoul simple from the gyeongbokgung palace to the dongdaemun market, cheering on the fc seoul or rooting for the doosan bears, whether youre a seoul native on your commute to work or sightseeing fresh from incheon international airport well show you the best way to get where youre. Ridership patterns at subway stations of seoul capital. Gyeongju the capital of the silla kingdom 57 bc935 ad, gyeongju is especially well known for unesco world cultural heritage sites. The public transportation and subway timetable changes on. Adults 1,250 won teenagers 720 won children 450 won. Established in 1970, it was, with seoul metropolitan rapid transit corporation and korail, one of the major operators of seoul metropolitan subway. Subway map in english subway map in chinese subway map in japanese new business status railway business status zip code 04806 346, cheonhodaero, seongdonggu, seoul. Seoul subway line 9, operated by seoul metro line9 corporation, is a subway line in seoul. The massive hub of all things transportation in seoul and, by default, korea is a bustling beehive of activity.
Seoul metropolitan subwayrailway english map seoul. The seoul metropolitan subway distinguishes the fare that its passengers have to pay on the basis of three separate categories. Smartphone and tablet users can download a variety of apps that give routes, times, and transfer information in english, including seoul subway, metroid korea subway info, and subway navigation by kakao. Need for a transportation system that values people, communication, equality, sharing, and health. Appendix a presents the maps of these cities subway systems. Nov 03, 2014 all content on this blog unless stated otherwise is the property of the soul of seoul and cannot be republished without permission. Complete guide to getting around seouls top attractions by just taking the subway media, fandom on. This system expands far beyond the city borders of seoul and connects with other cities such as incheon, seongnam bundang, goyang ilsan, anyang, suwon, uijungbu and many more. Seoul subway map navy blue line olive green line green line pink line orange line bundang line blue line inchon line 1 purple line under construction brown line. The seoul metropolitan subway is a metropolitan railway system consisting of 23 rapid transit. At the top of the pile is the citys sprawling subway system. The seoul subway metro system is efficient, clean, safe and very easy to use. Hangul hanja revised romanization, sudogwon jeoncheol.
Sinnonhyeonsports complex extension of line 9 opened on 28 march 2015. Seoul metro runs lines 18 after the merger in 2017 of seoul metropolitan subway corporation seoul subway lines 14, constructed between 1971 and 1994 and seoul metropolitan rapid transit corporation smrt lines 58, constructed between 1990 and 2000. The impact of seouls subway line 5 on residential property. Korea tourism organization official website provides various information on all things about korea. Stretching for as long as twentynine kilometers, it has twentynine stations along the route length. Jun 20, 2016 an enormous amount of transit data, created when people use their transportation cards, is being used effectively as smart cardbased fare payment systems are being widely implemented. Taxis are inexpensive and comfortable and seoul has a comprehensive bus system, which will take you across town. Table 1 shows what happened to residential sales prices at different distances from a subway line 5 station both before and after construction and in the rest of seoul the data here differ from those in the subsequent analysis because they cover new as well as existing units. Some regional lines in the network stretch out to rural areas in northern chungnam. Transfers between subway lines are free, and tmoneyusers can transfer for free between bus and subway lines.
Do note, however, that it can be very crowded at peak times. For more details view the explore seoul interactive subway map or click on one of the station names below. A hedonic pricing model shows that distance from a line 5 subway station had a statistically significant effect on residential prices only prior to the lines opening. Seoul subway line 9 is a route that connects the southern part of the han river. For payment via the traffic card, a single journey ticket upto a distance of 10 km, costs 1250 won for adults, 720 won for youths and 450 won for children. You can catch a train here to take you anywhere trains go in the entire country and can enjoy a healthy dose of people watching from the upper platforms of seoul station itself. Complete guide to getting around seouls top attractions by just taking the subway. The company merged with seoul metropolitan rapid transit corporation in 2017.
By lee sunho march 28, 2015 was an important day in my life. Subways are usually the easiest way to move around, as there is usually english at the stations, and a lot of signs that help you navigate even if you cant read anything. You can view a wealth of information about the city, including the main policies, history, culture, tourism, metropolitan experience, medical welfare, transportation, etc. The soul of seoul is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. Seoul subway map, seoul tube map, seoul underground map. Subways are currently available in five major cities consisting of the seoul metropolitan area, which includes seoul. The seoul metropolitan subway comprises 18 lines in total, including light metro, rapid transit and commuter rail. Mar 04, 2017 seoul city subway tour full color edition.