All around the world, there are many types of city tour buses to present one's country to tourists. Also, Seoul in South Korea has tour buses which serve both local and international tourists visiting historical and traditional places, such as Gwanghwamun Gate. Other places to also be visited include the city's most popular shopping districts in Insa-dong and Myeong-dong.

     Do you know when did the Seoul City Tour bus first ran? It was on October 13, 2000. The tour buses were used to look around the best places in Seoul in one day. This tour package is similar to Japan's Tokyo and France's Paris. As time passed, the bus tours have improved a lot. Double-decker buses were purchased, so more people can enjoy the trip. Also, the bus types are very diverse! There are trolley buses, European-style double-decker buses, and panorama open-top buses.

     Seoul City Tour has five different routes. Among them, I will tell you about route B which is named the Seoul Panorama Course. A bus will go to Gwanghwamun Gate first. Then, it will make stops in Myeong-dong, Seoul Animation Center, and Namsan Cable Car in order. Before the bus arrives at the last place in the route, which is the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, it will make several others stops at Gangnam Station, 63 building, and some museums. So, in one day, it will take tourists to eighteen different places to enjoy.

     Do you know why so many people ride the tour buses rather than ride in their own cars? With the Seoul City Tour Buses, they can enjoy Seoul's most popular places in only one day. They can visit a lot of places like Insa-dong. Gwanghwamun Gate, and many other places. Also, it is very convenient because people do not need to schedule their own itineraries. Seoul city Tour Buses has truly improved a lot, and is loved by many people from all around the world.

June 1st By. Lim Taehee