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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)

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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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The stone rampart of Hwaseong Fortress winding along a hillside in Suwon, South Korea

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Trip from Seoul: Complete 2026 Guide

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Last Updated: August 2026 Quick answer: A Suwon Hwaseong Fortress day trip from Seoul takes about an hour each way by subway (Line 1 to Suwon Station, no reservation needed) or a little less by KTX/ITX. Once there, walk all or part of the 5.7 km UNESCO-listed wall, pass through gates like Paldalmun, and step inside

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The stone ramparts of Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, host site of the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival

Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival 2026: Dates, Royal Procession & How to Go

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Last updated: July 2026 Quick answer: The 62nd Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival runs September 27–October 4, 2026 around Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, about an hour south of Seoul. The centerpiece is a reenactment of King Jeongjo’s royal procession (neunghaengcha), with roughly 4,000 participants in period costume marching from the palace to the fortress. The festival

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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)

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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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