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[rednomad]

what's been the best day trip in korea you've taken?
where do you recommend and why?

(not including the new GS25 down your block that has import beer)

[IncognitoHFX]

Jongdongjin on the East Coast. It's very beautiful, but maybe it's better in the summer. It takes about three hours to get their from Seoul if you have a car, and you can easily hop over to Seoraksan after you're done. It might be better for a weekend trip.

I went there a week ago and had a great time. The beach was cold, but the view was incredible and where else can you see a full-sized cruiseship on top of a mountain with several restaurants and an aquarium inside.

Also, the traditional Korean village in Suwon is quite interesting. I had a good time there.

[Flash Ipanema]

Chuncheon is good for a day. Play on the four-wheelers and stuff yourself with dakgalbi when you're done.

[Smee]

Chuncheon is a really nice town---not really a day trip from most places---and you can make a weekend out of it.

From Seoul or Gyeonggi you could go to Namhansanseong in Seongnam, a mountain fortress that you can hike around. Lots of gates, temples, and historical sites.

Also from Seoul are the islands off of Incheon. Here's a set of photos on a few of the more obscure ones: http://www.flickr.com/photos/themarmaladecat/sets/72157600310790277/

[rumdiary]

[nobbyken]

Went to Tanyang last year, beautiful scenery. It was 4-5 hours drive in traffic, and was part of a 3 day visit to a few different cities to visit friends.
Went to really deep cave which had a 45min walk through some narrow metal stairs. Awesome site.
Went quad biking and passenger on a paraglider. I was assured that after a few more flights/lessons that I could fly solo .

Hopefully get more time this year, to see some beautiful sites in Korea.

[nobbyken]

[Lekker]

[cruisemonkey]

[Atavistic]