{"id":192820,"date":"2022-11-22T07:30:56","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T23:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/?p=192820"},"modified":"2022-11-21T19:57:26","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T11:57:26","slug":"underrated-cities-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/underrated-cities-south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"Wander off the beaten path to these underrated cities in South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that travel restrictions are finally easing, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/short-trips-from-hong-kong-quick-getaways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">short trips from Hong Kong<\/a> are becoming more and more popular. Although <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/hong-kong-day-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">day trips<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/hong-kong\/staycation-in-hong-kong-hotels-boutique-luxury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">luxe staycations<\/a> in the 852 are still great options, South Korea is a place you might want to mark on your map for your next vacay. Been there, done that at Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island? It\u2019s time to branch out to lesser known cities in South Korea. Start by marking down the hidden gems on our list!<\/p>\n<h2>Off the beaten track: Underrated cities in South Korea<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Chuncheon<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192822\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-192822 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-chuncheon-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"cities in south korea nami island trees\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-chuncheon-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-chuncheon-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-chuncheon.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visit Nami Island in Chuncheon for picturesque views (Photography: Grace Lim via Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most underrated cities in South Korea is Chuncheon, the capital city of Gangwon Province. This is the perfect place to escape from the crowds and is only around 1.5 hours away from Seoul by bus. Chuncheon\u2019s biggest tourist attraction is arguably its <strong>small river islands<\/strong>, particularly Nami Island, made famous by the Korean drama Winter Sonata. With trees that change beautifully with the seasons, there\u2019s no bad time to visit Nami Island. You can walk through the Central Korean Pine Tree Lane, or take in the vibrant views on the riverside paths.<\/p>\n<p>For those visiting during the colder months, try your hand at <strong>skiing<\/strong>, a popular activity in Chuncheon. The Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort, which is the only South Korean ski resort that you can reach by subway, is the perfect place to hit the slopes. Historically a chicken farming region, the must-try signature food in Chuncheon is <em>dak galbi<\/em>. Although directly translated to \u201cchicken ribs\u201d, <em>dak galbi<\/em> is actually spicy stir-fried chicken. So if you\u2019re freezing on the slopes, just tuck into this spicy dish to warm yourself up!!<\/p>\n<h3>2. Namwon<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192823\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192823\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-192823 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-namwon-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"cities in south korea namwon seodo station\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-namwon-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-namwon-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-namwon.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seodo Station is a must-see location in Namwon (Photography: Small Town Korea via Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another hidden gem in South Korea is Namwon, which is a city in North Jeolla Province. Namwon is informally called \u201cThe City of Love\u201d due the famous Korean folk tale, <em>The Tale of Chunhyang<\/em> \u2013 a happier Romeo and Juliet-style love story. In fact, there\u2019s a <strong>Chunhyang Theme Park<\/strong>, as well as a Chunhyang Festival that takes place in the city annually. The striking <strong>Gwanghallu Garden<\/strong> is another popular attraction that has ties to The Tale of Chunhyang in that it is known as the place where the two lovers first meet. On the other hand, an interesting place in Namwon not tied to the tale is the out-of-use <strong>Seodo Station<\/strong>, an old railway station that\u2019s perfect for taking pictures and getting a glimpse of an older Korea.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Namwon has the particular honour of being one of the cities that borders <strong>Jirisan National Park<\/strong>, which houses the second-tallest mountain in South Korea. The first park to be designated a national park in South Korea in 1967, Jirisan National Park has some scenic hiking trails that shouldn\u2019t be missed for hiking lovers!<\/p>\n<h3>3. Gwangju<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192824\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192824\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-192824 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-gwangju-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"cities in south korea gwangju asia culture centre\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-gwangju-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-gwangju-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-gwangju.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Visit places like the Asia Culture Centre in Gwangju (Photography: ASIA CULTURECENTER via Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The sixth largest metropolis in South Korea, Gwangju definitely deserves more attention!. Get yourself acquainted with the city by first stopping by <strong>Gwangju National Museum<\/strong>. This museum houses over 130,000 cultural relics and artefacts \u2013 and offers free entry! The <strong>Asia Culture Centre<\/strong> is another attraction that is worth visiting. The Centre has exhibitions and performances regularly, so check out what\u2019s new when you visit. Want to stretch your legs after spending time indoors? Head to <strong>Mudeungsan National Park<\/strong>. You can find a little bit of everything there \u2013 mountains, waterfalls, and old temples \u2013 to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Although not in the city itself, your visit to Gwangju should include a day trip to the <strong>Boseong Green Tea Fields<\/strong>. Taking just under 1.5 hours by bus or slow train from Gwangju, the plantation is a sight to behold and definitely worth the trek out. You can grab green tea treats during your visit and take lots of pictures for your Instagram grid. Spring and summer are the best times to visit for peak greenery.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Suwon<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192825\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192825\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-192825 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-suwon-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"cities in south korea suwon hwaseong fortress\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-suwon-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-suwon-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-suwon.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hwaseong Fortress is not to be missed when you\u2019re in Suwon (Photography: Mathew Schwartz via Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Traditionally known as \u201cThe City of Filial Piety\u201d, Suwon is the capital city of Gyeonggi Province. One of the top historical attractions in the city, <strong>Hwaseong Fortress<\/strong>, directly relates to this informal name. The Fortress was built by King Jeongjo in the late 1700s, partly to house his father\u2019s remains. For a little more modern history in the city that saw the birth of Samsung Electronics, you should check out the <strong>Samsung Innovation Museum<\/strong>. There, you can see the timeline of South Korea\u2019s electronics industry and see glimpses of an exciting new future. For a museum your little ones will get a kick out of, visit the <strong>Haewoojae Museum<\/strong> \u2013 humorously called Mr Toilet House(!) \u2013 to learn about the evolution of toilet technology with exhibits that are fun and informative for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>Suwon is famous for its galbi (beef short ribs), so make sure you stop by a galbi restaurant to see what all the fuss is about. Stuff yourself with delicious beef then walk off the calories at the museums!<\/p>\n<h3>5. Changwon<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192826\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192826\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-192826 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-changwon-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"changwon cherry blossoms\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-changwon-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-changwon-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/11\/cities-south-korea-changwon.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Head to Jinhae Gunhangje Festival to see cherry blossoms when you\u2019re in Changwon (Photography: Shendy Subroto via Unsplash)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The port city of Changwon is the capital city of South Gyeongsang Province and the ninth most populous city in South Korea. It includes Masan, an administrative region of Changwon that got absorbed into it along with Jinhae. The <strong>Masan Fish Market<\/strong> is a fun place to visit during your trip, and is the largest fish market in South Korea. You can take a walk through the alleys and before wrapping up at a restaurant for some great raw fish. Also, the <strong>Changdong Art Village<\/strong> is an attraction that was born out of the need to turn a declining part of the city into an art district to rekindle commercial success. The Art Village is truly a beautiful neighbourhood, with numerous art facilities and workshop locations.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are many places in South Korea to see cherry blossoms, perhaps one of the biggest and most popular is the <strong>Jinhae Gunhangje Festival<\/strong>. Every spring, thousands of cherry blossom trees are in bloom for the eagerly awaiting eyes of tourists and locals alike. This festival really puts Changwon on the map, but especially compared to its close neighbour Busan, the city still remains one of the more underrated cities in South Korea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that travel restrictions are finally easing, short trips from Hong Kong are becoming more and more popular. Although day trips and luxe staycations in the 852 are still great options, South Korea is a place you might want to mark on your map for your next vacay. 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