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The 11 Best Day Trips from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp, North Korea, led by Seoul, Pyongyang, Incheon. The closest is Kaesŏng, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Seoul102 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Pyongyang119 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Incheon88 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Suwon121 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Goyang-si86 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Seongnam-si121 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Hwaseong-si115 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Uijeongbu-si101 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Namp’o97 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Pyeongtaek149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Kaesŏng54 km E1 hrHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

  1. 1

    Seoul, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 남산골한옥마을.

    Also nearby: Bucheon-si, Ansan-si, Anyang-si, Gwangmyeong.

  2. 2

    Pyongyang, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 개선문.

  3. 3

    Incheon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 나의 아쩌시 촬영지.

  4. 4

    Suwon, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Goyang-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 롯데월드 키즈파크(LOTTE WORLD KIDS PARK).

  6. 6

    Seongnam-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp3 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Hwaseong-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp3 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Uijeongbu-si, South Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp3 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Namp’o, North Korea

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Pyeongtaek, South Korea

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp4 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Kaesŏng, North Korea

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp to Seoul

A realistic pace for Seoul, 102 km from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp
  2. 09:05Arrive in Seoul (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20남산골한옥마을
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Seoul
  6. 15:05Head back to Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp
  7. 16:40Home in Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp?
The best day trips from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp are Seoul, Pyongyang, Incheon, Suwon, Goyang-si. The closest is Kaesŏng, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp?
Kaesŏng is the closest, 54 km east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp: Kaesŏng (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp for a day out?
Seoul is the largest city in day-trip range, 102 km south-east of Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pyeongtaek at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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