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Top 7 Amazing & Worthy Overnight Trips from Seoul

Discover the best getaway trips worth spending at least a night outside Seoul, Korea. Explore attractions around the town, scenic walks, best eats and seasonal highlights.

 

Include detailed guides on how to get there, what to do and where to stay for your memorable getaway trip from Seoul.​

➀ Seoraksan National Park & Sokcho City

Considered to be the most beautiful mountain in South Korea with many hiking courses and cable car rides for breathtaking view of Seoraksan Mountain. Visit Sokcho's traditional market famous for its food, laze on the golden beach with crystal clear water, dine at the numerous crab/sashimi restaurants, chill at the ocean view cafes or get out there for the scenic coastal walks.

➁ Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO) & Starfield Library Suwon

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress and immerse in the cultural heritage from Joseon Dynasty. Also, within the fortress wall, you can visit the palace, famous chicken street, chic cafes/restaurants, mural villages, cultural shopping streets, museums and traditional markets.

 

Few bus stops away is the Starfield Suwon Mall, the largest mall in Suwon and the first '2nd generation Starfield' focusing on the MZ generation. Besides its many famous cafes and restaurants, check out the popular Starfield Library Suwon spanning 4 floors with maximum bookshelves height of 22m.

➂ Busan

Busan is probably the most popular city getaway for many travellers from Seoul. Though Busan is the second most-populous city in South Korea, its unique charm being a coastal city with amazing beaches, seafood, attractions and easy accessibility from Seoul have kept many returning. It is highly recommended for you to stay a few nights discovering the beauty of Busan, if possible.

➃ Gyeongju (UNESCO)

Gyeongju was the ancient capital city of Silla Dynasty and home to many historical heritage sites, Buddhist art masterpieces, relics, palaces, royal tombs, temples and fortress from the culture of Silla Kingdom. It has several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, e.g. Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto and Gyeongju Downtown Area. Gyeongju can be visited as a stopover from Seoul to Busan as well.

➄ Incheon

From Incheon Station, you can easily explore Incheon Chinatown, Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village and Jayu Park located across the road and Wolmido Island is just a short bus ride away. Also, this is a good base to visit Songdo Central Park, Hyundai Premium Outlets Songdo and other nearby attractions in Incheon.

➅ Yongpyong Ski Resort

Yongpyong Ski Resort is the largest and best rated ski resort in Korea with 28 ski slopes of 24.4km total length. Asia's longest gondola course at 7.4km long. A large water park (Peak Island Yongpyong Waterpark) and 200m long snow sledding slope. Venue for 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games.

➆ High1 Ski Resort

High1 Ski Resort is one of the most popular and famous ski resorts in Korea with its highest altitude at 1,345m and 18 slopes of 21km total length. When the snow melts slowly from the ski slopes, colourful wildflowers bloom sequentially from May to August. Land Casino is also located in the resort.

KoreaToDo TOP PICKS - Tours, Activities & Discount Tickets

➥ Handpicked experiences by KoreaToDo for their uniqueness, value, popularity, price competitiveness and at times, tedious to reach by public transport.

Everland Day Tour (Admission, Tour Guide & Round Trip Transfers)

Everland Day Tour (Admission, Tour Guide & Round Trip Transfers)

4.8★

a large amusement park & zoo!

Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

4.8★

Jeonju Hanok Village & Hanbok Experience Day Tour

Jeonju Hanok Village & Hanbok Experience Day Tour

4.6★

city full of culture & history

Legoland Korea & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

Legoland Korea & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

4.7★

largest Legoland in Asia!

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Korea Traditional Boat Voyage Day Tour

DMZ 3rd Invasion Tunnel & Korea Traditional Boat Voyage Day Tour

5.0★

river flowing out of North Korea

PRIVATE DAY TOUR: Nami Island & Gangchon Rail Bike

PRIVATE DAY TOUR: Nami Island & Gangchon Rail Bike

4.8★

hotel pickup & admissions

Gwangmyeong Cave, Incheon Chinatown, Wolmi Park & Seaside Rail Bike

Gwangmyeong Cave, Incheon Chinatown, Wolmi Park & Seaside Rail Bike

4.8★

incl. Fairy Tale Village

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): KTX Bullet Trains to Busan & others (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): KTX Bullet Trains to Busan & others (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

4.8★

instant pass & tourist exclusive!

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🎷SEASONAL HOT PICKS🎷 Handpicked Experiences from Seoul

Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

Naejangsan National Park Autumn Foliage Day Tour

26 Oct - 20 Nov 2025

₩64,800

one of Korea's most beautiful parks in autumn

Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Fall Foliage Day Tour

Jeonju Hanok Village & Jangtaesan Fall Foliage Day Tour

17 Sep - 14 Nov 2025

₩85,300

spectacular autumn atmosphere

Seoraksan National Park (Scenic Trails & Mountain View) & Nami Island Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park (Scenic Trails & Mountain View) & Nami Island Day Tour

17 Sep - 28 Nov 2025

₩95,000

breathtaking autumn scenery

Aegibong (DMZ, Starbucks, Suspension Bridge), Hanok V. & Haneul Park Tour

Aegibong (DMZ, Starbucks, Suspension Bridge), Hanok V. & Haneul Park Tour

20 Oct - 28 Nov 2025

₩80,800

closest Starbucks to North Korea

Jangtaesan Recreational Forest & Jeonju Hanok Village Autumn Day Tour

Jangtaesan Recreational Forest & Jeonju Hanok Village Autumn Day Tour

16 Sep - 10 Dec 2025

₩81,000

Jangtaesan, a hidden gem

Sanjeong Lake, Apple Farm, Waterfall & Pocheon Herb Island Day Tour

Sanjeong Lake, Apple Farm, Waterfall & Pocheon Herb Island Day Tour

~ 20 Nov 2025

₩90,300

pink mullies bloom only in fall

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