Living in Korea Series EP 9: "한국 관광지에서 - Visiting Korean Tourist Attractions"

Episode 9: "한국 관광지에서 - Visiting Korean Tourist Attractions"

Whether you’re exploring historical sites, museums, or popular landmarks, it’s helpful to know the right vocabulary and phrases to ask for directions, buy tickets, and communicate with local staff.

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[1: Key Vocabulary]

General Tourist Terms:

• 관광지 (gwangwangji) – Tourist attraction
• 지도 (jido) – Map
• 입장료 (ipjangnyo) – Admission fee
• 안내소 (annaeso) – Information desk
• 가이드 (gaideu) – Guide

Types of Tourist Attractions:

• 박물관 (bangmulgwan) – Museum
• 사원 (sawon) – Temple
• 궁궐 (gunggwol) – Palace
• 전망대 (jeonmangdae) – Observatory
• 공원 (gongwon) – Park

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[2: Useful Phrases for Tourist Attractions]

Asking for Directions:

• 이곳까지 어떻게 가나요? (igotkkaji eotteoke ganayo?) – How can I get to this place?
• 이곳이 지도에서 어디인가요? (igosi jidoeseo eodi-ingayo?) – Where is this on the map?
• 가장 가까운 지하철역이 어디인가요? (gajang gakkaun jihacheol-yeogi eodi-ingayo?) – Where is the nearest subway station?

Buying Tickets:

• 입장료는 얼마인가요? (ipjangnyoneun eolma-ingayo?) – How much is the admission fee?
• 표 두 장 주세요. (pyo du jang juseyo.) – Two tickets, please.
• 할인 가능한가요? (harin ganeunghangayo?) – Is there a discount available?

Interacting with Staff:

• 사진을 찍어도 되나요? (sajineul jjigeodo doenayo?) – Can I take pictures here?
• 안내를 받을 수 있나요? (annaereul badeul su innayo?) – Can I get a guided tour?
• 이곳은 몇 시에 닫나요? (igoseun myeot sie datnayo?) – What time does this place close?

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[3: Practice Dialogue]

Scenario: Buying tickets and asking for directions at a palace.

Tourist:
안녕하세요. 입장료는 얼마인가요?
(annyeonghaseyo. Ipjangnyoneun eolma-ingayo?) – Hello. How much is the admission fee?

Staff:
어른은 10,000원이고, 어린이는 5,000원입니다.
(eoreuneun man-won-igo, eorinineun ocheon-wonimnida.) – Adults are 10,000 won, and children are 5,000 won.

Tourist:
표 두 장 주세요.
(pyo du jang juseyo.) – Two tickets, please.

Staff:
여기 있습니다.
(yeogi itseumnida.) – Here you go.

Tourist:
감사합니다. 궁 안에 박물관은 어디에 있나요?
(gamsahamnida. Gung ane bangmulgwaneun eodie itnayo?) – Thank you. Where is the museum inside the palace?

Staff:
박물관은 오른쪽으로 가시면 됩니다.
(bangmulgwaneun oreunjjogeuro gasimyeon doemnida.) – The museum is to the right.

Tourist:
알겠습니다. 감사합니다!
(algetseumnida. Gamsahamnida!) – Got it. Thank you!

“Excellent work today! You’ve learned key vocabulary, useful phrases, and practiced a conversation for visiting Korean tourist attractions. Thank you. See you next time"