Seoul – S Korea – photo by hyku on Flickr CC
Trains in Korea: one of the best ways to travel through this beautiful country
If you have been to Seoul or Busan, you’d realize that you can never have enough of Korea. This country has a lot to offer. And with the availability of Korea Train Express (KTX), traveling across the country is quite convenient.
If you are one of those people who like to plan everything precisely, then trains should be your only avenue for commute. Most of the train stations are centrally located, making it easier for traveling. People often choose trains over airplanes while traveling within Korea, since most of the airports are located outside the city. To top that off, traveling by train is a unique experience in itself.
In order to travel via train, you will need a KORAIL pass which will allow you to take unlimited rides for 7 consecutive days. This pass can be used to travel on any train running in South Korea, which makes it extremely convenient and flexible for travelers. This also eliminates the scenarios where you would have to rush to the counter to get yourself a ticket.
You can have access to the following train services with the pass.
- KTX, KTX-Sancheon
- ITX- (Cheongchun, Saemaeul, Mugunhwa, Nuriro)
- (O, V, S, DMZ, A, Westgold) – Trains
photo by Giuseppe Milo on Flickr CC
Traveling Across the Country
- Gangwon
With the availability of the new KTX Kyung Kang line, this province is just 86-minutes away from Seoul. It also has a wide variety of attractions for tourists. At Pyeongchang Station, you can witness scenarios that will surely take your breath away. The Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm here will provide you with some solace as you look at the grounds covered with sheep grazing the lands downhill.
- Gyeonggi-do
Gwangmyeong Station is along the line of KTX-Gyeongbu. This place is also rich in scenaries blessed by nature herself. Suwon is the capital city which is just a 36 minutes ride from Seoul. Suwon in the only surviving walled city of South Korea.
If you are looking for a place where you a just sit back and relax, then check out the tranquil gardens in Gapyeong county. It’s also served under the Gapyeong station. You can take the ITX Cheongchun train to reach Gapyeong.
Incheon – photo by travel oriented on Flickr CC
3. Incheon
This place has been popularized as one of the main entry points of Korea. But it is so much more than that, since it is bursting with activities all around the year.
The KTX trains run from the international Airport of Incheon, which is why it is a place to take some breather before you say goodbye to Korea.
Incheon is also famous for their markets where you can try out a variety of authentic local dishes. If you are in a mood for some fresh seafood then Sorae Pogu Traditional Fish Market is where you should be heading out for. The Shin Gi market here is the best place for you to buy souvenirs.
Summary
These are some of the best places in South Korea which you can visit to have some of the most amazing and authentic experiences while traveling through this beautiful country. Apart from these, there are a lot of wonderful destinations in South Korea which you can visit. All of these destinations are interconnected by the Korean railway, and traveling through trains is truly the most convenient way to reach these wonderful places.
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