Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do is the province that surrounds Seoul and is the most populous province in the country. There are 28 cities in the province and they each have a personality unto themselves with mountains to climb and suspension bridges to cross. There is arts, culture, and some places are easier to get to than others. If you’re in Seoul, you can easily take a daytrip into the nearby province for fun, adventure, and culture.
Top Travel Experiences In Gyeonggi-do
- Hwaseong Fortress
- Bukhansan National Park
- Korean Folk Village
- Heyri Art Village
- Nam Jun Paik Art Center
- Gwangmyeong Cave
- Anyang Art Park
- Namhansanseong Fortress
Travel Tips For Gyeonggi-do
- Great Year-Round: There are plenty of reasons to enjoy traveling in Gyeonggi-do in every season. If you want to see snow, leave the city and visit some nearby cities that get more snow. In the summer, head out to the coast or a great river or stream. Cherry blossoms, autumn foliage… there’s so much to enjoy throughout the year.
- Excellent Subway System: The Seoul Subway System is massive and reaches into quite a few areas of Gyeonggi-do since it surrounds the capital of the country. Make sure your T-Money Card is topped up and you are ready for an adventure.
- You Might Need To Take The Bus: While some areas of Gyeonggi-do are very accessible, there are still areas that aren’t as easy to get to via subway. Bus is better and even still, a car might be best for some areas. You can count on some hidden gems just outside of Seoul.
- North Or South: Gyeonggi-do is split by the Han River and Seoul at the center. There are mountains to the north and plains to the south. Southern Gyeonggi-do is more populated while the north is more natural and spread out. Consider that when you want to plan a trip.
Best Tours In Gyeonggi-do
Suwon Fortress & Folk Village Tour
Head south of Seoul and visit two notable historical sites: Hwaseong Fotress and Hwaseong Hanggung Palace. Then, head to Korean Folk Village to walk the streets with traditional houses and watch traditional plays and ceremonies.
Yongin Korean Folk Village Tour
Walk through a village from the Joseon time period visiting farmhouses, temples, aristocratic mansions and more. See performances and interact with actors. It’s a great village to get out of Seoul for.
Gwangmyeong Cave Tour
Korea has some cool caves and Gwangmyeong Cave is one of them. Gwangmyeong Cave was opened to the public in 2011 but prior to that, it was the Siheung Mine which was established in 1912, but see it now! And, wear a jacket when you go.
Plan Your Trip To Gyeonggi-do
Northern Gyeonggi-do Region
The area of Gyeonggi-do north of the Han River and Bukhan River includes: Goyang (고양시), Namyangju (남양주시), Uijeongbu (의정부시), Paju (파주시), Yangju (양주시), Guri (구리시), Pocheon (포천시), Dongducheon (동두천시), Gapyeong (가평군), and Yeoncheon (연천군).
Southern Gyeonggi-do Region
The area of Gyeonggi-do south of the Han River and Bukhan River includes: Suwon (수원시), Seongnam (성남시), Yongin (용인시), Bucheon (부천시), Ansan (안산시), Anyang (안양시), Hwaseong (화성시), Siheung (시흥시), Pyeongtaek (평택시), Gwangmyeong (광명시), Gunpo (군포시), Gwangju (광주시), Gimpo (김포시), Icheon (이천시), Osan (오산시), Anseong (안성시), Uiwang (의왕시), Hanam (하남시), Gwacheon (과천시), Yeoju (여주시), Yangpyeong (양평군).
