Waterfalls, Caves, Islands — Summer Getaways by Commuter Train
Creatrip Team
22 days ago
A growing number of Koreans are choosing low-cost local trips this summer, and the article highlights scenic day trips reachable by the Seoul metropolitan commuter rail network (sudogwon gwangyeok jeoncheol). Riding lines like the Gyeongui–Jungang Line at up to 110 km/h, travelers can visit river spots (e.g., Dumuli/Dumulmeori and Semiwon with its lotus festival), waterfalls (Jaein and seasonal ‘Rain-only’ falls), traditional markets (Yongmun oil market and local limited-edition Jipyeong makgeolli), mountains popular for day hikes (Bukhansan, Gwanaksan, Yongmunsan) and cool caves (Gwangmyeong Cave), and islands reachable by bus from airport train stations (Muui-do’s “Path of Fantasy,” Jangbong, Seonjae). The article emphasizes convenience: cheap fares (often under 10,000 won round trip), no long driving or ticket hassles, and cooler temperatures on trains, recommending travel mid-morning to mid-afternoon to avoid crowded rush hours.
