Gyeonggi
A large province surrounding Seoul, where Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, the DMZ and theme parks make good day trips.
Gyeonggi Province lies in northwestern South Korea, surrounding Seoul and adjoining Incheon, and extends north to the Military Demarcation Line. Key attractions include the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, the DMZ and Imjingak in Paju, the Korean Folk Village and Everland in Yongin, and Nami Island in Gapyeong, most of which can be visited as day trips from Seoul. The province also has other World Heritage sites such as the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Spring blossoms and autumn foliage are the best times to visit. Thanks to the Seoul subway, wide-area buses and the KTX, transport is very convenient, and Incheon International Airport is close by.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Seoul Palaces, Museums and Suwon Hwaseong – Stay in Jongno and explore the Five Grand Palaces, the Jongmyo Shrine and the national museums, plus a day trip to Suwo…
- Seoul City, DMZ and Nami Island – Classic Seoul neighborhoods plus two day trips to the DMZ and Nami Island, with a stop at Incheon Chinatown on the way…
- Seoul, Nami Island & Pyeongchang Ski Resort 5-Day Winter Itinerary – Round-trip from Seoul featuring a snowy Nami Island and two days at Pyeongchang's Winter Olympic ski resorts—ideal for…
- Classic South Korea: Seoul, Gyeongju, Busan & Jeju – The ultimate golden route for first-timers, connecting Seoul, Gyeongju, and Busan by high-speed rail, followed by a fli…
- Seoul First Visit: Classic – Myeongdong and Namsan, Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon and Insadong, ending in Hongdae: three days to cover Seoul's essential hi…
- Culinary & Hanok Journey: Seoul, Jeonju, Gyeongju & Busan – A culinary loop through Jeonju Hanok Village and the ancient capital of Gyeongju, connecting north and south through lo…
- Seoul Traditional Markets and Street Food – Namdaemun, Tongin, Gwangjang, Noryangjin and Mangwon: five markets that make up a tour of Seoul's street food.
- Gangwon-do Road Trip: Lakes, Mountains & Coast – A complete loop of Gangwon-do, connecting Nami Island, Mount Seoraksan, the East Coast, and the highlands of Jeongseon…
- Seoul City Walls and Bukhansan Hiking – Walk the Hanyang City Walls across the Naksan, Inwangsan, Bugaksan and Namsan sections, then climb Baegunbong Peak on B…
- Seoul, Busan, Fukuoka & Tokyo Ferry & Rail Journey – A classic Korea-Japan overland journey, taking an overnight ferry from Busan to Fukuoka, then riding the Shinkansen to…