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SEOUL & METRO · 22 STATION ROUTES

Choose one stop across Seoul & Metro

Palaces, markets, performance, parks, and night views extend to Incheon’s port history, Suwon Hwaseong, Songdo, and Ilsan. Start with one station that fits your time and question.

22 stations · 8 lenses · Korean, English, and Japanese

Why Gyeongbokgung deserves two hours—and Seochon another twoGyeongbokgung StationPairing a royal palace axis with everyday Seochon

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MATCHED STATIONS

Seoul and metro journeys that fit

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Why is Ilsan Lake Park so large? Reading new-town nature from JeongbalsanSubway Line 3 · Jeongbalsan Station
GoyangMetro day tripsParks & watersideCity & architecture

Why is Ilsan Lake Park so large? Reading new-town nature from Jeongbalsan

A three-to-five-hour guide through Ilsan’s civic axis, artificial-lake ecology, 9.1-kilometer path network, seasons, and an easy return.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 45–60 min from Seoul Station
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Seeing how a new-town axis meets a constructed lake ecology
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Park scale, event controls, and the return after sunset
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Hangangjin: Korean art and architecture on a hillsideLine 6 · Hangangjin Station
SeoulMuseums & artCity & architecture

Hangangjin: Korean art and architecture on a hillside

Build this weather-proof route around the Leeum Museum of Art, then explore Hannam-dong at a slower pace. Check exhibition reservations before setting out.

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Build this weather-proof route around the Leeum Museum of Art, then explore Hannam-dong at a slower pace. Check exhibition reservations before setting out.
Check first
Recheck official hours, access and weather on the day
Read the in-depth guide
Seongsu: workshops, brick factories and new Seoul tastesLine 2 · Seongsu Station
SeoulCity & architecture

Seongsu: workshops, brick factories and new Seoul tastes

Look beyond pop-ups to the handmade-shoe workshops and industrial fabric that shaped Seongsu. Weekday mornings make the narrow streets much easier to explore.

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Look beyond pop-ups to the handmade-shoe workshops and industrial fabric that shaped Seongsu. Weekday mornings make the narrow streets much easier to explore.
Check first
Recheck official hours, access and weather on the day
Read the in-depth guide
Noryangjin: seafood, local commerce and a quiet history park1 & Line 9 · Noryangjin Station
SeoulMarkets & foodPalaces & heritage

Noryangjin: seafood, local commerce and a quiet history park

Pair Seoul’s largest fish market with Sayuksin Park for two very different views of the district. Confirm seafood, preparation and table charges before ordering.

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Pair Seoul’s largest fish market with Sayuksin Park for two very different views of the district. Confirm seafood, preparation and table charges before ordering.
Check first
Recheck official hours, access and weather on the day
Read the in-depth guide

AT A GLANCE

Compare all 22 stations

For trips beyond Seoul, count the round trip and last train first.

Times are generous ranges for a typical weekday daytime transit route. Transfers, crowding, and service work vary, so recheck a live map and the operator notice before departure.

Official Seoul route mapKORAIL metro timetables and mapIncheon Transit route map
Jeongbalsan Station

Subway Line 3

About 45–60 min from Seoul Station

3–5 hours
Metro day tripsParks & watersideCity & architecture

Seeing how a new-town axis meets a constructed lake ecology

3–4 hours
Museums & artCity & architecture

Build this weather-proof route around the Leeum Museum of Art, then explore Hannam-dong at a slower pace. Check exhibition reservations before setting out.

3–4 hours
City & architecture

Look beyond pop-ups to the handmade-shoe workshops and industrial fabric that shaped Seongsu. Weekday mornings make the narrow streets much easier to explore.

2–3 hours
Markets & foodPalaces & heritage

Pair Seoul’s largest fish market with Sayuksin Park for two very different views of the district. Confirm seafood, preparation and table charges before ordering.

TWO-STOP IDEAS

Two stops that create a useful contrast

Connect two distinct urban stories instead of collecting nearby sights.

01

Gyeongbokgung → Samseong

A royal axis and contemporary Gangnam

Read palace order and Seochon in the morning, then compare COEX and Bongeunsa in modern Gangnam.

02

Jongno 5-ga → Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

A working market and design after dark

See Gwangjang as a working market before following the stream toward DDP’s layered history and evening architecture.

03

Incheon / Suwon / Jeongbalsan

Choose only one city beyond Seoul

Do not combine them. Give one full day to port history, a fortress city, or a planned lake district.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I need for all 22 stations?

Even within Seoul, one or two stations per day is enough. Treat Incheon, Suwon, and Goyang as separate day trips.

Can I reach the wider metro trips only by subway?

Incheon, Central Park, and Jeongbalsan have direct rail access. Suwon Hwaseong requires a local bus after Suwon Station.

Which station is best for a first Seoul visit?

Choose Gyeongbokgung for heritage, Myeongdong for arrival-day basics, or Ichon and Samseong for weather-resistant indoor time.