'Tour taxi' goes around the cities of PyeongChang 2018

And here's a tip for those of you in PyeongChang for the Olympics,... in between the games,... you could take a tour around the alpine town and even the surrounding Gangwon-do Province -- giving you some unforgettable memories of the beautiful alpine region.
Won Jung-hwan reports.

After watching a sporting event at the Gangneung Ice Arena, a family are on an unforgettable journey by taxi to to their next destination.
They're taking part in a program set up for PyeongChang 2018 by the Korea Tourism Organization, which arranged for more than 200 taxies to give private tours of Gangwon-do province during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.


"The service was introduced at the start of the Winter Olympics to show people the ins and outs of Gangwon-do Province. We will do our best to provide a comfortable stay for every visitor."

Even if it's your first time in the area,… with this program you won't need to worry about the fare or where to go,… since you'll be on an exclusive tour with a local driver... for a set fare.
During the Winter Games, visitors who have purchased tickets to any winter sporting event can apply and enjoy a tour around the host province,... taking in the region's natural scenery, traditions and culture.

The taxi tour service gets you 8 hours within a distance of 100 kilometers. This family has signed up for two consecutive days while they're in Gangneung, and they say they find it very convenient.


"Before we came, we were concerned about the traffic and where to go in Gangneung. But our taxi driver has given us some great information, so it was very convenient for us to get around the Olympic city."


"For less than 20 U.S. dollars,… those of you with tickets for an Olympic or Paralympic event can not only tour Gangwon-do province, but also see some often hidden gems in the area.
Won Jung-hwan, Arirang News, Gangneung."