Understand the programme
An Open Tourist Site (열린관광지) is an attraction selected for a government programme that improves accessibility for visitors with different needs. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization support the programme.
Improvements can include paths, parking, toilets, entrances, visitor experiences, accessible information and staff training. The work differs by site; the designation is not a promise that every part of an attraction is accessible to every visitor.
Read the individual site information
Use the Open Tourist Site programme pages to find selected sites and read what has been provided. Check the year and whether the information describes selection, planned work or completed facilities.
For mobility access, look for the actual route, surface, gradient, door clearance, elevators and toilets. For sensory access, check the language and format of captions, description, signs or tactile material.
If a facility is essential, contact the attraction to confirm it is currently available. Equipment can be out of service even after an improvement project is complete.
Distinguish the two lists
The portal lists attractions selected for the Open Tourist Site programme and also maintains a larger accessibility-information database. A venue appearing in the wider database does not necessarily mean it received programme funding.
Use the search filters that match your needs, such as wheelchair access, accessible toilets, audio guidance, captions, nursing rooms or equipment loans. Read the details behind a symbol rather than treating one accessibility label as a complete answer.
The number and geographic distribution of listed sites change as projects are added. Check the current portal instead of relying on a fixed count from an older guide.
Check the complete trip
Confirm how you will reach the attraction and leave afterwards. A suitable path inside the site does not guarantee an accessible bus, taxi or station connection.
Check your accommodation, restaurants and any separately operated facilities too. Their access arrangements may differ from the main attraction's.
If you use a wheelchair, need a hoist or require a particular communication format, ask about those specifics. General terms such as “barrier-free” may not answer them.
Use the information to make a practical plan
Save the site contact, accessible entrance and confirmed facilities. Ask for recent photographs or measurements when they would resolve an important uncertainty.
Allow time for a longer route or assistance, and identify an alternative if a critical facility is unavailable. The programme is a useful source of detailed information, but your own requirements determine whether a visit will work.
