Cities beyond Seoul
Places to see another side of Korea, a few hours from Seoul.
Travel times are approximate. Verified in October 2026.
Gyeonggi-do · south of SeoulOsan 오산
A market, a forest and a fortress with a legend
4 places3 local dishes
Gyeonggi-do · provincial capitalSuwon 수원
An 18th century fortress wall you can walk
4 places2 local dishes
Jeonbuk · southwest KoreaJeonju 전주
Traditional houses and the home of bibimbap
4 places2 local dishes
Gyeongsangbuk-do · southeast KoreaGyeongju 경주
Silla's capital, a museum without walls
4 places2 local dishes
Gyeongsangbuk-do · inlandAndong 안동
Masks, old villages and Confucian tradition
4 places3 local dishes
Gyeongsangnam-do · south coastTongyeong 통영
A harbor, islands and hillside murals
4 places2 local dishes
Jeollanam-do · south coastYeosu 여수
A sea that glows at night
4 places3 local dishes
Gangwon · east coastGangneung 강릉
Beaches, seaside coffee and seawater tofu
4 places2 local dishes
Metropolitan city · southeast coastBusan 부산
Mountains, beaches and Korea's biggest port
4 places3 local dishes
Jeju Island · south of the peninsulaJeju 제주
A volcanic island of tangerines and sea
4 places3 local dishes