From September 5 to November 4, tourists can visit 16 islands in Jeonnam Gwangju at half price. Local governments will refund 50% of the expenses.
The 16 islands include Dalido and Oedo in Mokpo, Hahwa-do, Sado, Geomundo, Gaedo, and Geumo-do in Yeosu, Suksom and Yeonhong-do in Goheung, Jangdo in Boseong, Gaudo in Gangjin, Songido in Yeonggwang, Gwanmaedo in Jindo, and Heuksando, Banwoldo, and Jeungdo in Sinan.
This initiative is part of the 'Half-Price Travel to Jeonnam Gwangju Islands' program launched by Gwangju Metropolitan City.
This year marks the Year of Visiting Jeonnam Gwangju Islands, coinciding with the Yeosu World Islands Expo from September 5 to November 4, aimed at attracting more tourists.
Tourists who visit the islands and spend on accommodations, food, and experiences will receive 50% of their expenses back, up to a maximum of 100,000 won, in mobile local currency.
Applications can be made through the Jeonnam Gwangju Tourism Platform (JG TOUR) app up to five days before the trip.
Participants must register an identification document to verify their residency and receive approval to join the program.
During their travels, tourists can use the local currency app (Chak·Geureon) in the cities and counties of the islands they visit to pay at participating restaurants, cafes, and experience facilities.
Spending over 30,000 won will also count towards the local currency used at participating merchants in the respective city or county of the island.
Refund applications can be submitted through the Jeonnam Gwangju Tourism Platform app within 10 days after the trip.
The refunded local currency can be used at participating merchants or local online malls during future visits to the area.
Oh Mi-kyung, head of the Tourism Division of Gwangju Metropolitan City, stated, "I hope tourists visiting the Yeosu World Islands Expo will not only attend the expo but also explore the diverse islands of Jeonnam Gwangju. We aim for the half-price travel program to reduce the travel burden on tourists and encourage them to revisit the islands of Jeonnam Gwangju."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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