Where Do Seoul Locals Actually Go for Weekend Trips?

Question

Rather than places that are famous among international tourists, I'd love to visit somewhere Seoul locals actually go on weekends, whether by car or train.

JoyStoria · Answer

Suwon is probably the most honest answer to this question. It's where Seoul people actually go — about an hour away, and on weekends the fortress walls and Haenggung-dong alleys are full of Korean couples and families, not tour groups. The old Hwaseong Fortress, the trendy Haengni-dan-gil area with its workshops and cafes, and the night view from the tethered balloon (Flying Suwon) make a solid afternoon-to-evening course. There's a day-trip guide here with the full route, costs, and timing if you want to follow it: https://www.joystoria.com/korea/en/community/cmrm4qqtc0013qu01q425f87w