Autumn Foliage

Red and gold autumn foliage covering the ridgelines of Seoraksan National Park in Gangwon, South Korea

Seoraksan National Park Hiking Guide: Trails, Cable Car & How to Get There (2026)

Last Updated: August 2026 Quick answer: Seoraksan National Park hiking starts in Sokcho, reached by a 2–2.5 hour intercity bus from Seoul’s Express Bus Terminal (no direct train yet). Inside the park, the easy 6km round-trip walk to Biseondae Rock and the cable car up to Gwongeumseong Fortress (₩16,000 round trip) suit most visitors, while […]

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Sunlit tree-lined pathway on Nami Island, a popular day trip from Seoul, South Korea

Nami Island Day Trip from Seoul: How to Visit (2026)

Last Updated: July 2026 Quick answer: A Nami Island day trip from Seoul is easy and rewarding. Take the ITX-Cheongchun train from Yongsan or Cheongnyangni to Gapyeong Station (about 60–75 minutes), then a short shuttle-bus or taxi ride to the wharf and a 5-minute ferry across. Admission includes the round-trip ferry, and the island pairs

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