15 Best Day Trips from Seoul in 2026: DMZ, Nami Island, Suwon & More
The best day trip from Seoul is not always the most famous one.
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The best day trip from Seoul is not always the most famous one.
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Read the guideSeoul looks surprisingly compact when you first open a map. Gyeongbokgung Palace appears close to Myeongdong, Gangnam seems only a short ride from Jamsil,…
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Read the guideSeoul’s size can look intimidating on a map, but moving around the city is usually cheaper than first-time visitors expect.
Read the guideSeoul has a reputation for being expensive, but that reputation only tells half the story.
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