80th Anniversary of Liberation Day Special: The Independence Train

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80th Anniversary of Liberation Day Special, 8·15 Independence Train

Liberation Day comes every year!

As this year marks the 80th anniversary,

how about spending it with a 'trip' where you can directly feel the meaning of Liberation Day?

It will be much more memorable than just letting it pass by!

KORAIL Tourism Development has prepared the '8·15 Independence Train' to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation.

Travel by train to historical sites, learn about the past, and reflect on the present.

Create a special day!

What is the '8·15 Independence Train'?

It is a historical theme-based train travel package departing from major metropolitan area stations and heading to various regions nationwide.

✨ A special trip operating only on Liberation Day (August 15th) or August 23rd

🚆 Travel on various trains such as KTX, SRT, Mugunghwa, and S-train

📅 Choose between a day trip or a 1-night 2-day trip

🎁 Commemorative Taegeukgi (Korean flag) badge provided for all courses

Where do we go? (Introduction to major courses)

A total of 9 courses are prepared, and we will introduce them one by one through several posts!

3️⃣ ▶Our Story in World Heritage Sites aboard the KTX◀ Imcheonggak · Bongjeongsa · Gyeongsangbuk-do Independence Movement Memorial Hall, Andong Day Trip (August 23rd)

☘️KTX (Departure from Seoul Station) Click!

A historical space where three generations of independence activists were active.

Before 'Imcheonggak' is restored,

take a tour with a travel guide in advance,

and take a stroll through the Independence Movement Memorial Hall and the city walking course with cultural commentary.

It's a schedule to experience the 'meaning of liberation' firsthand!

■ Seoul Station Departure 08:57 ~ (Via Cheongnyangri, Wonju) Andong Station Arrival 11:19 → Bongjeongsa → Gyeongsangbuk-do Independence Movement Memorial Hall → Wolyeonggyo → Imcheonggak → Andong Gu Market → Andong Station Departure 19:02 ~ (Via Wonju) Cheongnyangri Station Arrival 20:56

■ Included: Round-trip train fare, connecting transportation, 1 meal provided

■ Price (per person): 109,000 won

Andong 'Imcheonggak' ⓒAndong City Hall

Andong 'Imcheonggak' ⓒAndong City Hall

Andong 'Imcheonggak' and Taegeukgi ⓒAndong City Hall

Gyeongsangbuk-do Independence Movement Memorial Hall ⓒAndong City Hall

Andong 'Bongjeongsa' ⓒKorea Tourism Organization

4️⃣ ▶Beautiful Our Forest and Spirit◀ Bonghwa Hyanggyo · Baekdudaegan National Arboretum · Wood Culture Experience Center, Bonghwa Day Trip (August 23rd)

☘️KTX (Departure from Seoul Station) Click!

Not only was it the center of the righteous army's activities from the Joseon Dynasty to the Eulmi Righteous Army,

visit 'Bonghwa Hyanggyo', which commemorates the courage and sacrifice of the righteous army spirit,

and make your own cutting board to take home!

■ Seoul Station Departure 08:57 ~ (Via Cheongnyangri, Wonju) Yeongju Station Arrival 11:03 → Baekdudaegan National Arboretum → Bonghwa Hyanggyo → Bonghwa Wood Culture Experience Center → Yeongju Station Departure 19:17 ~ (Via Wonju) Cheongnyangri Station Arrival 20:56

■ Included: Round-trip train fare, connecting transportation, admission to tourist attractions (Baekdudaegan National Arboretum), experience fee (making your own cutting board), 1 meal provided

■ Price (per person): 98,000 won

Bonghwa Hyanggyo ⓒBonghwa County Office

Bonghwa Wood Culture Experience Center

5️⃣ Extraordinary Courage of Ordinary Students... A Day Trip (August 15th) to 'Naju', the Historical Site of the November 3rd Student Independence Movement, One of Korea's Three Major Independence Movements!

☘️KTX (Departure from Yongsan Station) Click!

Visit the memorial hall that vividly recreates the Naju Student Independence Movement,

and experience the 'Hwangpo sailboat' that used to carry rice and daily necessities during the Japanese colonial period!

■ Yongsan Station Departure 07:47 ~ (Via Yongsan, Gwangmyeong) Naju Station Arrival 09:53 → Student Independence Movement Memorial Hall → Yeongsangang Hwangpo Sailboat Experience → Forest Resources Research Institute → Gwangju Songjeong Market → Gwangju Songjeong Station Departure 19:02 ~ (Via Cheonan Asan, Gwangmyeong) Yongsan Station Arrival 20:46

■ Included: Round-trip train fare, connecting transportation, experience fee (Hwangpo sailboat), 1 meal provided

■ Price (per person): 139,000 won

Naju Student Independence Movement Memorial Hall ⓒJeollanam-do

Hwangpo Sailboat Experience

Jeollanam-do Forest Resources Research Institute

How to make a reservation?

KORAIL Tourism Development Travel Mall

Click the 'Independence Train' image on the main page of the website!

It may be sold out quickly, so it's best to hurry.

A word from the CEO

“This ‘Independence Train,’ prepared to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Liberation, will be an opportunity to reflect on the historical significance while traveling and to connect with the local community.” “As it is a special product departing only on Liberation Day, we hope that many people will participate and cherish the meaning of Liberation Day through travel for a long time.”

✨ In conclusion

If you're wondering where to go this Liberation Day,

we recommend the Independence Train trip where you can walk along memories and share the meaning together.

Not too light, but not too burdensome!

Let's join together on the '8·15 Independence Train'

We will introduce the remaining courses one by one through additional posts!

Liberation 80 BI ⓒPrime Minister's Office, Liberation 80th Anniversary Commemoration Project Promotion Team

[The place where I stayed is beautiful] I sympathize with the love of environmental energy starting from myself and will practice it.

BY. KORAIL Tourism Development Blog Neighbor 명0임

-In February, we are introducing the pledges written by our neighbors in the 'Sustainable Travel Method' event held on the KORAIL Tourism Development blog in order!-

 
Source :https://blog.naver.com/goodandfun/223958366361

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