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[jrwhite82]

Anyone have any interesting suggestions for a long weekend trip somewhere in Korea. I've been to Jeju, Yeosu, Seoul, and Busan many times. So I'm interested in trying something new.

I hear those bamboo forests and tea farm are nice. Any other ideas?

[Harpeau]

Deok jeok do party island.

[sadguy]

chuncheon. try the renowned dalk kalbi there.

[winterfall]

If your Korean is decent, ok, or you can at least read. I'd recommend these places. If it's not, you should really bring someone with you. Not too many foreigner help places around and the dialect is very sharp, not jeju sharp but enough to muddy the water

1. Try Tongyeong, its a small harbor city / town on the southern coast. Not sure how to define small, it'll take about 4-5 hours to walk from one side to the next. There's a walkway tunnel under the harbor. Surrounded by beautiful islands, each island is a 1 day trip, morning ferry and leave by night unless you want to camp.

When your done with Tongyeoung. You can take another ferry or bus to Nami Island. Gorgeous place, can't wait till I go back.

If you get bored while in Tongyeong (Mostly hiking stuff). You can always take a ferry to busan

2. Gyeongju isn't too bad either if your into culture stuff. But you definitely need a car or tour bus to get around. Tasty Red Bean cakes. The giant mountain (Forget the name) is really pretty, lots of ancient sculptures.

3. Jeonju is alright too. Anything more than a weekend trip is overkill. Really good bibimbap though.

If I remember anymore places off the beaten track, I'll let you know

[jcan]

[ThingsComeAround]

Seoraksan- very beautiful views there but the water is cold-cold-cold

Chuncheon +1

Jeolla province

[jrwhite82]

Thanks guys. Anything else? I'll be going with my pregnant wife...so something light on the hiking.

[atwood]

[jrwhite82]

What's the rail biking thing all about? Thanks for the tip on dinner.

[yeti08]

[atwood]

[jrwhite82]

Sounds different. I like it. Thanks for the tip.