Busan Air Cruise at Songdo Beach Runs after Restoration

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Oct. 26, 2017 15:04

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BUSAN--(Korea Newswire)--The Songdo marine cable car, restored after 29 years, began operation under the brand new name, Busan Air Cruise.

In order to revive the old reputation of Busan’s Songdo Beach, the first public beach in Korea, a total of 66.5 billion won was spent on the restoration project and was opened on June 21 under the new name of Busan Air Cruise.

A total of 39 cable cars with the capacity to hold 8 people run for 1.62 kilometers from Songnim Park on the east side of the beach to Amnam Park on the west side. Crystal cruise with 13 cable cars with a transparent floor gives riders a thrilling experience.

The cable car runs 86 meters above the sea and offers great views of Amnam Park, Namhang and the Yeongdo coastline. The night view around Songdo Beach is also magnificent.

The cable car operates daily year-round. The hours and the cost of the ticket are provided below. One-way travel time takes up to 8 minutes and 30 seconds.

Songdo Doppelmayr World Museum located at Songdo Sky Park (upper station of the cable car) in Amnam Park is opened to the public as the first cable car museum in Korea.

Operating Hours:
[Jan. - Jun., Sep. - Dec.]
Mon. - Thu., Sun, Holiday (9:00 - 22:00)
Fri, Sat, the day before the holiday (9:00 - 23:00)

[Jul. - Aug.]
Mon. - Thu., Sun, Holiday (9:00 - 23:00)
Fri, Sat, the day before the holiday (9:00 - 24:00)

Ticket:
Air Cruise
Adult (roundtrip / one-way) 15,000 won / 12,000 won
Child (roundtrip / one-way) 11,000 won / 9,000 won
Crystal Cruise
Adult (roundtrip / one-way) 20,000 won / 16,000 won
Child (roundtrip / one-way) 15,000 won / 12,000 won

Directions:
Songdo Sky Park (Amnam Park)
Local bus: 96, 26, 71 or 7 and get off at Amnam Park bus stop
Metro: Jagalchi Station on line 1 and take a local bus to Amnam Park
Parking: Amnam Park parking lot

Songdo Bay Station (Songnim Park)
Local bus: 96, 26, 71 or 7 and get off at Songdo Beach bus stop
Metro: Jagalchi Station on line 1 and take a local bus to Songdo Beach
Parking: Namhang parking lot (near Namhangdaegyo bridge ramp)
Inquiries: +82-51-247-9900

Busan Air Cruise: http://www.busanaircruise.co.kr

Website: http://www.busan.go.kr