Full Day Tour In The Soop BTS Ver in PyeongChang Filming Location

The main draw is simple: you get to walk through the PyeongChang house where BTS filmed In the Soop BTS ver. The 90-minute visit gives you time to look around, take photos, and enjoy the quiet setting rather than just stop for a quick picture.

I like the comfortable round-trip bus ride with BTS videos, music, quizzes, prizes, and rest-stop snacks. I also like the two-part experience, combining the filming house with Hyangho Beach and its famous BTS Bus Stop. The drawback is the long road time. Traffic can make the journey close to three hours each way, and the full day may run from 7:20 a.m. until after 9 p.m.

Key points before you book

• Ninety minutes at the In the Soop house: Enough time for photos, quiet reflection, and a proper look around.
• Hyangho Beach is more than a photo stop: Walk the white sand, see the sea, and pose at the BTS Bus Stop from You Never Walk Alone.
• Guides make the long ride easier: Sarah, Anna, Jaden, Cherry, Mason, and Princess Jade have led departures with quizzes, music, BTS videos, and helpful commentary.
• The day costs $138.97 per person: Transportation, entrance, snacks, merchandise, and the English-speaking guide are included, but lunch and dinner are not.
• Plan for a very long day: Departure is at 7:20 a.m. from AMID Hotel in Insadong, with a return around 8:30 p.m. or later.
• The tour needs at least seven people: The maximum group size is 40, so the outing can feel social without being a tiny private visit.

Why the PyeongChang house is the heart of the day

For BTS fans, the In the Soop location is not just another filming site. It is the place where the members spent time together away from performances, schedules, and city noise. That gives the visit a different feel from a standard celebrity photo stop.

You enter the property connected with the PyeongChang season of In the Soop BTS ver. and have about an hour and a half to explore. That time matters. You can take photographs, look at the rooms and outdoor areas, and notice the small details that became familiar on screen. Some departures have also included messages left for ARMY, adding a personal touch to the visit.

I appreciate that the stop is not rushed. A short 20-minute photo call would feel thin after such a long ride from Seoul. Here, you can slow down, sit for a while, talk with your guide, and enjoy the peaceful setting. One departure even included time to chat in the dining room, which shows how the stop can become more than a fast checklist item.

The property is also a good place to bring a small character doll or other BTS item for photographs. One guide, Sarah, went out of her way to recover a Chimmy left behind at the house and return it later. That is not something you should expect as part of the package, but it is a useful reminder to check your seat, room, and photo spots before leaving.

A friendly dog may be around the property, according to one account, but animals and conditions can change. Treat the house as a real place with rules, not a set where you can touch everything or wander anywhere. Guides give clear instructions about what you can and cannot do.

Phoenix Blue Canyon and the setting around the house

The first scheduled stop is Phoenix Blue Canyon, where the filming location is situated. Admission to the tour site is included, and the stop lasts around 90 minutes.

The name Phoenix Blue Canyon can be confusing because the attraction itself is associated with water facilities, while the BTS filming experience centers on the house and its grounds. The important point is that your ticket covers entry to the In the Soop BTS ver. PyeongChang filming location, not simply a drive past the area.

The setting gives the visit its calm mood. You are away from central Seoul, looking at the kind of open Gangwon-do scenery that made the show feel like a break. Weather affects the experience. On a clear day, the outdoor views can be lovely, while rain can make the long drive less pleasant and limit time outside.

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather causes cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. That policy is useful, but remember that your own cancellation is different: the booking is non-refundable and cannot be changed for personal reasons.

Hyangho Beach and the BTS Bus Stop

After the filming location, the bus heads to Hyangho Beach. This stop lasts about one hour and is included in the same day, making the trip more varied than a house-only visit.

The bus stop became famous after appearing as the cover image for BTS’s second full album, You Never Walk Alone. It is now one of the most recognizable BTS photo locations on Korea’s east coast. You can pose at the stop, use the photo zones, and take pictures with the sea behind you.

New benches in front of the stop have made photographs easier, according to recent visit details. You may also have time to walk on the pale sand and look out across the water. The stop works best when you treat it as a short beach visit, not only a chance to recreate the album cover.

One hour is a fair amount of time for photographs and a walk, though the beach stop will feel brief if you want a long stroll. Weather matters here too. Rain can change the mood quickly, and wind may make a beachside photo session less comfortable.

The location is also not beside Seoul. You are paying for access to a remote coastal site, and the distance explains much of the day’s length. If you want a quick BTS Bus Stop photograph without the filming house, this is not an efficient choice. The value comes from seeing both places on one organized route.

The long bus ride from central Seoul

The day begins at 7:20 a.m. at AMID Hotel, 38 Insadong 5-gil, in Jongno District. The same hotel is used for the evening return, normally around 8:30 p.m., although traffic can push the finish beyond 9 p.m.

The road time is the main practical issue. The trip to the PyeongChang area can approach three hours, and the ride back may feel just as long. Heavy traffic, especially around Seoul, can extend the day. You should not book an evening restaurant reservation, show, or flight connection after the tour.

On the positive side, the bus gives you a safe and simple way to reach places that are awkward to connect by public transport in one day. Vehicles have been described as clean and comfortable, with USB ports on some departures. That small detail matters when you are taking photographs all day and using your phone for directions, translation, and camera work.

The guide may play BTS music and videos during the ride. Some departures have included ARMY quizzes, prizes, and small activities to break up the journey. Sarah, Anna, Jaden, Cherry, Mason, and Princess Jade have all been praised for creating a friendly atmosphere, though the exact guide and onboard program can vary by date.

A rest-area snack is included. Past departures have offered a twist potato or sotteok-sotteok, a popular snack made with rice cake and sausage. A review event also includes an instant cup noodle. These are welcome extras, but they are not a substitute for a proper meal.

Food, gifts, and what the price covers

The listed price is $138.97 per person. That is a serious day-trip price, but it covers several costs that would otherwise add up: round-trip transport from Seoul, an English-speaking professional guide, entrance to the filming location, a snack at a rest area, official In the Soop merchandise, and the cup-noodle event.

The merchandise is provided once per person. Exact items can vary, but past gifts have included useful pieces such as a neck pillow. Do not treat the gift set as the main reason to book. Its value is a pleasant bonus, while the real expense is the vehicle, guide, entrance ticket, and time spent reaching both locations.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Build your food plan around the rest stop and the timing of the day. Since the bus returns around 8:30 p.m. or later, bring a filling breakfast or morning snack and carry water. A small packed lunch may also be sensible, unless your guide gives the group time to buy food during the day.

The value is strongest for someone who already wants to visit both BTS locations. Buying separate transport to PyeongChang and Hyangho Beach would require more planning and could be difficult to fit into one day. If you are only mildly interested in BTS, the long ride and price may not make sense.

The guide can shape the whole day

The guide is important here because the bus ride takes up so much of the schedule. An English-speaking guide helps with meeting instructions, timing, site rules, and the background behind each stop.

Sarah has been noted for her BTS knowledge, warmth, humor, and willingness to help with lost property. Anna has led departures with gifts and a relaxed pace. Jaden has been praised for keeping the day organized without making the group feel rushed. Cherry has been described as friendly, helpful, and good at keeping the schedule moving.

You may also meet Princess Jade, Mason, or another guide. Their personalities will differ, but the tour format gives them room to add small activities. Quizzes and prizes are especially useful on the long road sections. If you are not an ARMY, the constant BTS focus could become repetitive, although one non-ARMY participant still found the outing sweet and enjoyable when attending with a BTS-loving parent.

The group can include up to 40 people. That is larger than a private tour, but it also means you may meet ARMY from different countries. The minimum operating number is seven. If that number is not reached, the operator will contact you and offer a different date or experience, or a full refund.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this day to a committed BTS fan who has already seen In the Soop and wants to recognize the rooms, outdoor areas, and small references in person. The extra value comes from knowing what you are looking at.

It also suits parents, friends, or partners traveling with an ARMY. You do not need to know every song or inside joke to enjoy the beach, the scenery, and the social side of the day. Still, the emotional center is clearly BTS, so a nonfan should be comfortable spending many hours around that theme.

This is less suitable if you dislike long bus rides, need flexible meal times, or want a relaxed morning. The departure is early, the return is late, and the day depends on traffic. It is also not ideal for someone who wants a small private group, since as many as 40 people may join.

Meeting at AMID Hotel is convenient for anyone staying near Insadong and Jongno. The meeting point is close to public transport, though one person had trouble finding clear tour signage. Arrive early, look for other people waiting for the same outing, and confirm with the guide before boarding.

Booking, weather, and cancellation details

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. The tour is mobile-ticket based, so keep your booking accessible on your phone.

The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for personal reasons after booking. Weather and group size are the two exceptions: if poor weather cancels the tour, or fewer than seven people sign up, you can choose another date or experience, or receive a full refund.

Because the day is long, check the forecast before you book and avoid scheduling anything important afterward. Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, a charged phone, and a portable battery will make the day easier. Keep your personal items close at the filming house and check every room before you leave.

Should you book the In the Soop BTS day trip?

Book it if you want the full BTS connection: time inside the PyeongChang filming location, photographs at the Hyangho Beach Bus Stop, an English-speaking guide, and a social day with other ARMY. The 90-minute house visit and the organized transport are the strongest reasons to pay the $138.97 price.

Think twice if the beach stop is your only goal, if you have a tight Seoul schedule, or if a six-hour round trip by bus sounds exhausting. This is a fan pilgrimage, not a quick sightseeing outing. For the right person, that long road is part of the shared experience. For everyone else, it may be too much time and money for two short stops.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at 7:20 a.m. at AMID Hotel, 38 Insadong 5-gil, Jongno District, Seoul.

Where does the tour end?

The tour returns to AMID Hotel at about 8:30 p.m. Traffic can make the return later than 9 p.m.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately 12 to 13 hours.

What locations are included?

The tour visits the In the Soop BTS filming location at Phoenix Blue Canyon and Hyangho Beach, including the famous BTS Bus Stop.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Round-trip transportation from the Seoul meeting point is included.

Is an English-speaking guide provided?

Yes. A professional English-speaking guide leads the tour. Guides may include Sarah, Anna, Jaden, Cherry, Mason, or Princess Jade, depending on the departure.

Are meals included?

Lunch and dinner are not included. A snack at a rest area is provided, such as twist potato or sotteok-sotteok, and the experience also includes an instant cup-noodle event.

Can the tour be canceled if too few people book?

Yes. The tour requires at least seven participants. If that minimum is not reached, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.