Complete organization of where to use national tourism gift certificates (Internet), discounts, and where to purchase
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If you enjoy domestic travel, I think you’ve heard of ‘National Tourism Gift Certificate’ at least once. This gift certificate, sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and supervised by the Korea Tourism Association, is highly reliable and can be used in various places, so it is perfect for those who like to travel. 좋은뉴스
Let’s learn more about the National Tourism Gift Certificate from now on.
Introduction of National Tourism Gift Certificates
■ Issuance type
It consists of 5,000 won, 10,000 won, 50,000 won, 100,000 won, 300,000 won, and 500,000 won.
■ Kind
There are two types of national tourism vouchers: “National Tourism Gift Certificate” and “Corona 19 Overcoming National Tourism Gift Certificate”. Each usage is different, so please refer to the usage description below.
What is “Corona 19 Overcoming National Tourism Gift Certificate”?
Specially issued national tourism vouchers exclusively for tourism, which can only be used at some of the existing national tourism voucher member stores.
Available industries are limited to travel agencies, hotels, condominiums, and theme parks.
■ Payment method
It can be used the same as cash.
■ Balance refund
When more than 60% of the face value is used, the remaining balance will be refunded in cash at the merchant. However, 10,000 won vouchers are refunded when more than 80% of them are used.
■ Seller
○ Door-to-door purchase
It can be purchased at Hana Bank, IBK Industrial Bank, and Kwangju Bank branches nationwide.
– You must bring your ID when purchasing.
– Purchases cannot be made with a credit card, only in cash.
○ Internet Purchase
You can also purchase a National Tourism Gift Certificate online.
Visit the website for purchasing national tourism vouchers online (https://www.koreatravels.com:5003/purchase/purchase_buy01.asp)
After accessing the site, select the ticket type you want and click “Order” at the bottom right.
Payment can be made through “account transfer” and “deposit without bankbook”.
A receipt is not issued when purchasing a gift certificate, but a receipt is issued when the gift certificate is used.
The delivery period is 3-4 days, and the shipping fee is free for orders over KRW 500,000 and KRW 2,500 for orders under KRW 500,000. Gift certificates are safely delivered through securities specialized delivery companies, not courier delivery, so there is no possibility of loss or delivery accidents.
○ Internet discount purchase
If you purchase a National Tourism Gift Certificate from the official website, you must purchase it at a non-discounted amount. However, if you buy it in the open market, you can get a discount and buy it at a lower price.
The purchase process is similar to purchasing on the official site, but it is recommended to purchase through the open market rather than the official site because the benefits are greater in terms of money.
■ Expiration date
There is no expiration date for national tourism vouchers.
Overcoming Corona 19 National Tourism Gift Certificate is until June 30, 2021.
Please note that it cannot be used after the expiration date.
Cash exchange for national tourism gift certificates
We do not purchase national tourism vouchers from retailers. If you received a gift certificate as a gift and have no use for it, you have no choice but to pay a fee to a gift certificate dealer near a department store or mart and exchange it for cash. Therefore, we recommend that you use it yourself or give it as a gift.
Where to use the national tourism voucher
The use of the “National Tourism Gift Certificate” and the “National Tourism Gift Certificate for Overcoming COVID-19” are different.
Please check the detailed usage below.
■ Where to use the National Tourism Gift Certificate
▼ Search for “national tourism voucher” on the search portal and access the official website.
▼ After accessing the website of the National Tourism Gift Certificate, you can check the usage in “Find where to use the National Tourism Gift Certificate” at the bottom right.
○ Department store
Lotte Department Store, Hyundai Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Galleria Department Store, NC Department Store, AK Plaza, Grand Department Store, Hyundai I-Park Mall, Happy World Department Store, Department Store Say (Daejeon), Fashion Department Store AnnB (Daejeon), Daegu Department Store, Donga Department Store (Daegu ,Gumi), Daedong Department Store (Changwon), D-Cube Geoje Department Store (Geoje), etc.
○ Outlet
Lotte Outlet, Lotte Premium Outlet, Icheonil (2001), New Core, Save Zone, W.MALL (Gasan-dong, Seoul), Mario, High Heel, Bauhaus (Jangan-dong, Seoul), Moda, All Brand (Daegu), Fashion Market Namchangwon, Youngwon Plaza, Kolon Plaza (Mugyo, Myeongdong, Gwacheon, Gwangju), Prospecs directly managed stores (Yongsan, COEX, Seongnam, Bundang, Nonhyeon, Nowon, Daegu), Montbell directly managed stores (Yongsan, Nonhyeon, Seocho, Iksan), Shoemaker (directly managed), First Village Etc
○ Discount Mart/SSM
E-Mart, E-Mart Traders, Lotte Mart, Shinsegae Style Market, Star Super (Dogok), SSG Food Market (Cheongdam, Mok-dong, Marine City), Mega Mart, Grand Mart, Highway Mart, Lotte Super, GS Super, Saruga Super, etc.
○ Duty free shop
Lotte (Lobby Branch, Jeju Branch, Incheon Airport Branch, Tower Branch, Jeju Airport, Gimpo Airport), Shilla (Seoul Branch, Incheon Airport, Jeju Airport, Daegu Airport, Cheongju Airport) JDC Domestic (Airport, Port 1.2), Shinsegae Duty Free (Busan Main Store, Gimhae Airport Store, Incheon Airport), SM Duty Free Shop, City Duty Free Shop, Doota Duty Free Shop, Galleria Duty Free Shop, Duty Free One Busan Port Duty Free Shop, Samik Duty Free Shop, Dongwha, Lotte Busan, Walkerhill, Daedong Duty Free, Encore Duty Free, etc.
○ Eating out
– Family restaurants: VIPS, Outback Steakhouse, T.G.I.Friday’s, Ashley, Market O, Sizen, Mad for Garlic, Venice, All That BBQ, Couscous (Sangmu, Shinsegae, Suwan), California Pizza Kitchen, etc.
– Western restaurants: Ganga, Our Home, The Place, N Grill, etc.
– Korean restaurants: Pulipchae, Jayeonbyeolgok, Bulgogi Brothers, Marisco, Hanuri, Samwon Garden, Bardalbi, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Hot Pot Story, etc.
– Chinese/Japanese restaurants: China Factory, Susa, Cathay Lake, Din Tai Fung Korea, Arichai, Sapporo, Gunsan Hoejip, Baeknihyang, Wako, etc.
– Other than fast food: Kraze Burger, Mr. Pizza (directly operated store), Tous Les Jours, Artisee, etc.
– Buffet: Top Cloud, Oriox, Viking Buffet, etc.
○ Hotel
Lotte, Shilla, Walkerhill, Intercontinental (Seoul Parnas, COEX), Grand Hyatt (Seoul, Incheon), JW Marriott (Seoul), Golden Seoul Hotel, Loisir Hotel Seoul, Four Seasons Hotel, Banyan Tree Club & Spa, OK Center Hotel, Hotel Purmir, Novotel Ambassador Suwon, Hotel Barev, Lotte City Hotel Ulsan, Ritz Carlton, Chosun Hotel, Grand Hilton, Renaissance, The Plaza, Seoul Hilton Hotel, Mayfield Hotel, Sejong Hotel, President, Royal Hotel , Kangwon Land Hotel & Casino, Maremons, Ramada Plaza Hotel Suwon, Rolling Hills, Mirandaicheon, Hyatt Regency Jeju, Sheraton Incheon Hotel, Hotel Rivera Yuseong, Cheongpung Resort, Paradise Hotel (Jeju, Busan), The Westin Chosun Beach Busan, Hotel Inter-Burgo, Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju, Gyeongju Hilton Hotel, Geoje Samsung Hotel, Holiday Inn Gwangju, Damyang Resort, The Hotel Jeju, Hyatt Regency, Suite Hotel Jeju, Haevichi Resort, Shine Villa Luxury Resort, etc.
○ Condo and Pension
Hanwha, Daemyung, Yongpyong, Alpensia, Oak Valley, Gangchon, Kumho, Poonglim, Mauna Ocean, Pine Resort, Yeongjongdo Sky Resort, Bear Town, Korea Condominium, High1 Resort, Hyundai I-Park Condominium, Kensington, Beach Palace, Phoenix Island, O2 Resort, Donggang Cistar, Lotte Art Villas, Forest Fairy (Gangwon), Onnuri Pension (Gangwon), Rocky Pension (Gyeonggi), Gangchon W Pension (Gangwon), Napoli Pension (Chungnam), Jam Pensiontel (Chungnam), K2 Village, etc.
○ Travel agency
Hana Tour, Mode Tour, Lotte Tour Development, Web Tour, Korail Tourism Development, Sejung Namo Tour, Hyundai Dream Tour, Daemyung Tour Mall, Red Cap Tour, Sebang Tour, Free Tour, Hanjin Tour, Club Med, Nex Tour, Yellow Balloon, Interpark INT, Very Good Leisure, Online Tour, Travel Doctor, Nonstop Tour, VIP Tour, Ocean Tour, Luxury Tour, E-rail Tour, etc.
○ Golf course
New Seoul, Pocheon Adonis, Montbert, Freedom, Sky72, Bear Creek, Lake Hills Yongin, Blue Heron, Taeyoung, Jungbu, Yeoju, Ladena, Sono Felice, Sky Hill Buyeo, Pine Creek, Jade Palace, Cheonryong, Joongang, Imperial Lake , Taean Beach, Hugreen, Ora, Jungmun Beach, Castlex Jeju, Sky Hill, Wooridul Resort, Sangte Hill Iksan, Seungju, Bora, Haeundae Country, Bomun, Opel, A1, Pinestone, Tamius, Blue One (Yongin) , Art Valley Country Club, etc.
○ Ski resort
Yongpyong, Vivaldi Park, Welli Hilli Park, Muju Deogyusan Resort, High1, Snow Park (Oak Valley), Gangchon Resort, Bear Town, Yangji Pine, etc.
○ Theme Park
Everland, Caribbean Bay, Lotte World, Seoul Land, Seoul N Tower, 63 Square, Korean Folk Village, Kangwon Land, Icheon Termeden, Asan Spavis, Tedin Water Park, Spa Valley (Daegu), Confucian Land, Haslla Art World (Gangwon), Tongdo Fantasia, Busan Aquarium, Jeju Sea World, Jeju Water World, Daeguk Undersea Tour, Teddy Bear Museum (Jeju), Isabu Cruise, Herb Village, etc.
○ Others
– Rental car: AJ Rent-a-car, Jeju OK Rent-a-car, Jeju Rent-a-car, Pacific Rent-a-car, etc.
– Medical: Gangnam Kyunghee Oriental Hospital, Lee Ji-ham Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Esthetic, Korea Medical Research Institute, Korea Health Care Association, 1001 Glasses Contact, etc.
– Beauty: Juno Hair, Lian Hair, Richard Pro Hair, Uno Hair, etc.
■ Where to use the national tourism voucher for overcoming COVID-19
Businesses that cannot be used include shopping (department stores, discount marts, outlets, duty free shops, etc.), restaurants, golf courses, and other non-tourism businesses.
○ Travel agency
Hana Tour, Mode Tour, Kookmin Club Resort, Yellow Balloon, Daemyung Tour Mall, Lotte Tour, Treasure Island Tour,
Sol Air Travel Agency, Travel Doctor, Online Tour, Web Tour, Interpark INT, Free Tour, Very Good Travel,
Korail Tour, Coupon Tree Tour, Tour 2000, Blue Bird Tour, How Trip, Hanjin Tour, etc.
○ Hotel
Lotte, Shilla, Chosun, Walkerhill, Four Seasons, InterContinental, Hyatt, Hilton, Signiel, Le Méridien, Sono Calm, Kangwon Land, St. John’s, Seamark, Kensington, Sejong, Suanbo Sangnok, Inter-Burgo, Daegu Grand, Paradise Busan , Comodo, Gyeongju Hilton, Geoje Samsung, Hyundai Mokpo, Hidden Bay, Jeju KAL, Podo Hotel, etc.
○ Condo
Sono (formerly, Daemyung), Hanwha, Yongpyong, Bears Town, Pine, Gangchon, Kumho, I-Park, Alpensia, Oak Valley,
O2, Welli Hilli, Kensington, High1, Phoenix Pyeongchang, Lotte, Beach Palace, Resom, Cheongpung, Mauna Ocean, Blue One Gyeongju, Muju Deokyusan, Shineville, CS, Tobis, Haevichi Resort, etc.
○ Theme Park
Everland, Lotte World, Seoul Land, Korean Folk Village, Caribbean Bay, Ocean World, Sonobell Aqua World, Spa Plus,
Cheon Termeden, Seorak Waterpia, Asan Spavis, Spa Valley, Deokgu Spa World, Aqua Planet 63, Busan Aquarium, etc.
So far, we have looked at where to use, purchase, and where to purchase the National Tourism Gift Certificate.