Explore Korea
Cities to visit and things to do while you're here.
Traveling Korea for a few weeks?
Plan 1 to 4 weeks across cities
Cities
By travel time from Seoul
SeoulHalf to 1 day
Plan readyGapyeong · ChuncheonITX 1h 15m · 1–2 days
Plan readyJeonjuKTX 1h 37m · 1–2 days
Plan readyAndongKTX 1h 48m · 1–2 days
Plan readyGangwon East CoastKTX 1h 51m · 2–3 daysPlan readyGyeongjuKTX 2h 3m · 2–3 days
Plan readyBusanKTX 2h 18m · 3–4 days
Plan readyYeosu · SuncheonKTX 2h 48m · 2–3 days
Plan readyJejuFly from Gimpo · 3–4 days
Gyeonggi-doMetro 40m · Half to 1 day
IncheonMetro 1h 10m · Half to 1 day
What to do
Seoul sights from the Korea bucket list.
#1In seasonGyeongbokgung at nightGyeongbokgung, Gwanghwamun
#34In seasonAutumn foliageNamsan, Seoraksan
#48In seasonMask dance and market festivalAndong, among others
#2Palace walk in hanbokGyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Bukchon
#3N Seoul Tower viewNamsan
#4Bukchon hanok alleysSamcheong-dong / Bukchon
#5Gwangjang Market food crawlGwangjang Market, Jongno
#6DDP after darkDongdaemun
#7Cheonggyecheon stream walkDowntown
#8National Museum of KoreaIchon
#9Seoul Sky at Lotte World TowerJamsil
#10Private Han River yacht (A-CHA)Han River (dock announced with the event)
#31Hike Bukhansan or GwanaksanJust outside Seoul
#32Cherry blossom spotsYeouido Yunjung-ro, Seokchon Lake
#33Cycle the Han RiverHan River parks
#35First snow at a palaceGyeongbokgung and other palaces
#36Bungee jump or paraglidingDanyang, Yangpyeong
#37Valley swim or water parkYongin
#38Ski or snowboardGangwon resorts
#39Sunrise spot like JeongdongjinGangneung
#40Island trip: Nami or GanghwaJust outside Seoul
#41Templestay overnightTemples nationwide
#42Learn the jjimjilbang bath ritualBig bathhouses
#43Kimchi or Korean cooking classMyeongdong, Insadong#44Traditional tea ceremonyInsadong
#45Taekwondo one-day classDojang (training hall)
#46Traditional craft: mother-of-pearl or potteryCraft studios
#47Gugak or samulnori performanceNational Gugak Center
#49Calligraphy classInsadong
#50Hanji craft or fan makingJeonju, Insadong
Where people go out at night.
Clubs are 19+ and check ID at the door. Bring your passport or ARC.
#26In seasonBanpo Bridge rainbow fountainBanpo
#21Noraebang until you lose your voiceAnywhere
#22A night at a PC bangAnywhere
#23Hongdae club and pub nightHongdae
#24Itaewon club and pub nightItaewon
#25Han River picnic with convenience store foodYeouido, Banpo
#27Escape room cafeHongdae, Gangnam
#28Board game or comic cafeAnywhere
#29Pocha drinking cultureJongno, Konkuk Univ.
#30Overnight at a jjimjilbangJjimjilbang / sauna
Korean food worth trying at least once.
#16In seasonBingsu, red bean or fruitCafes and Sulbing
#20In seasonMarket hotteok and bungeoppangMarkets and street stalls
#11Korean BBQ samgyeopsalAnywhere (Hongdae, Gangnam)
#12Chimaek: chicken and beerHof bars or delivery
#13Tteokbokki, sundae and twigimBunsikjip snack bars
#14Jjajangmyeon and tangsuyukAny Chinese restaurant
#15Gukbap for the hangoverOld-school neighborhood spots
#17Hanjeongsik full courseInsa-dong, Samcheong-dong
#18Pojangmacha: fish cake and sojuStreet carts and indoor pocha
#19Build a convenience store mealGS25, CU, 7-Eleven
Out of town, for a day or a weekend.
#58In seasonSokcho and SeoraksanSokcho#51Busan, two days by KTXBusan
#52Jeju, four daysJeju
#53Gyeongju history tripGyeongju
#54Jeonju hanok village and bibimbapJeonju
#55Gangneung coffee street and seaGangneung
#56Yeosu night seaYeosu
#57DMZ tourPaju
#59Andong Hahoe villageAndong#60Mountain temple pilgrimageYeongju and others
A-CHA is a free app for exchange students in Korea. Plan a trip with friends and split costs in the same chat.
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