Escape the city for a day
7 places
The tense Cold War frontier where the two Koreas still meet face to face.
Tree-lined river island famous for its tunnel-like metasequoia lane.
Korea's biggest theme park, with thrill rides, a zoo and seasonal festivals.
A UNESCO-listed Joseon fortress wall ringing the old centre of Suwon.
A living open-air museum of traditional Korean houses and folk performances.
Korea's only official Chinatown, beside the historic open-port quarter.
A landscaped mountain arboretum of themed gardens and seasonal flowers.