관광
The activity of visiting places of interest in a particular location, typically for pleasure or culture.
Examples
3 of 5서울 관광을 하고 싶어요.
I want to go sightseeing in Seoul.
관광 산업은 국가 경제에 기여합니다.
The tourism industry contributes to the national economy.
우리 내일 관광 갈까?
Shall we go sightseeing tomorrow?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gwan-gwang: 'Gwan' means to see, 'Gwang' means light (scenery). Seeing the sights.
Quick Quiz
그 도시는 많은 ___객들로 붐빈다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 관광
Examples
서울 관광을 하고 싶어요.
everydayI want to go sightseeing in Seoul.
관광 산업은 국가 경제에 기여합니다.
formalThe tourism industry contributes to the national economy.
우리 내일 관광 갈까?
informalShall we go sightseeing tomorrow?
과도한 관광은 환경 파괴를 초래할 수 있다.
academicExcessive tourism can cause environmental destruction.
관광객 유치를 위한 마케팅을 시작했습니다.
businessWe have started marketing to attract tourists.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
관광 버스
tour bus
관광 코스
sightseeing course
우주 관광
space tourism
Often Confused With
Yeo-haeng is a general journey/trip; Gwan-gwang is specifically sightseeing/tourism.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS topics about globalization and local culture.
Common Mistakes
Don't say '관광을 가다' as often as '관광하다' or '여행을 가다'.
Memory Tip
Gwan-gwang: 'Gwan' means to see, 'Gwang' means light (scenery). Seeing the sights.
Word Origin
From Chinese 觀光 (observing the light/customs of a kingdom).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
K-culture has significantly boosted 'Gwan-gwang' in Korea.
Quick Quiz
그 도시는 많은 ___객들로 붐빈다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 관광
Related Vocabulary
More travel words
휴가
B1An extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in traveling, often granted as time off from work.
숙소
B1A place where someone stays for a short time, such as a hotel, guest house, or hostel. A key word for travel-related listening and writing.
숙박
B1Staying or sleeping at a place away from home, such as a hotel, during a trip or journey.
분실하다
B1To lose an object or a document, often by mistake.
지연되다
B1To be delayed or postponed beyond the scheduled or expected time. Often used in transportation and project management.
언어 장벽
B2A difficulty in communication between people who do not speak the same language. This is a common theme in IELTS General training for topics on migration, travel, and international business.
예약
B1An arrangement made in advance to have a seat, room, or service held for one's use.
예약하다
B1To arrange for something (like a room, seat, or ticket) to be kept for use in the future. Essential for travel and dining topics in IELTS.
방문하다
B1To go to a place or see a person for a specific reason, such as for business, social, or sightseeing purposes.
여행
B1The act of making a journey, typically of some length or for pleasure. Essential for IELTS Speaking Part 1 and Writing Task 1.
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